The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai is looking for a EYFS Teacher to join the team from August 2025. The role may offer Head of Year responsibilities, for the right candidate.
About Cognita:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class.
Are you looking for a new, exciting and rewarding adventure? If you are an excellent classroom practitioner, who cares deeply about the learning of your pupils and are seeking a new challenge, read on…
Due to the wonderful interest in our school and fantastic growth, we are growing and continue to expand due to high parental demand. As such, we are seeking to employ an outstanding EYFS Teacher to join our wonderful school from August 2025.
The EYFS Teacher will be UK trained and be a specialist within their field. They will be someone who can develop lasting positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents alike. All staff will be expected to enjoy playing a full part in school life including supporting the ECA provision and subject planning.
Our team is made up of highly qualified UK professionals, who all share one goal: to provide an outstanding British education to all of our children in a caring, nurturing and supportive environment. We are looking for inspirational and caring practitioners, unashamedly aspiring to be the best that they can be.
The desire and excitement of being part of a small, growing and very influential team is essential. An ability to be flexible and to cope with the ambiguity that can come with the excitement of starting a school is paramount.
Successful candidates will have:
• Bachelors of Education and PGCE with appropriate specialism
• Bachelors in subject relevant specialism plus PGCE in Education
• Experience teaching in a UK setting or renowned British Curriculum / international school
In return we offer:
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Annual flight ticket
• Accommodation Allowance
• World class medical & healthcare benefits (subject to status)
• End of service gratuity, as per labour law
To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.
Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.