Early Years Teacher

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Early Years Teacher who understands the importance of learning through play for an August 2025 start. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player and comfortable working hard to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment. Theywill play a key role in shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning in our Early Years students, using continuous provision to enhance their growth and development.

The School

Cheltenham Muscat opened in September 2021 and is Oman's first, premium, British school, for boys and girls aged 3 to 18. Set on an outstanding state-of-the-art campus, students and teachers at Cheltenham Muscat benefit from world-class facilities for both academic and co-curricular learning as well as strong support from our partner school Cheltenham College, who have been providing exceptional education for students for over 180 years.

The Person

We are looking for someone who will:

• Develop and implement engaging activities that promote learning through play, fostering children's cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children feel confident to explore and learn.
• Understand and utilise the concept of continuous provision, ensuring that resources are available to support children's learning and development throughout the day.
• Work closely with other teaching staff, including assistants and specialists, to plan, assess, and adapt teaching strategies based on individualneeds.
• Regularly observe and assess children's progress, providing feedback to parents and adapting teaching strategies accordingly.
• Be a proactive member of the teaching team, willing to contribute to meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, including going the extra mile when needed.

Please note that candidates must have at least 3 full years of relevant teaching experience in order to obtain a work permit to teach in Oman.

Package Details

The post attracts a competitive salary and benefits package appropriate for the experience, skills and personal circumstances of the successful candidate and will include:

• A competitive, annual tax-free salary.

• An end of service gratuity payment.

• Start and end of contract flights.

•Annual return flight allowance.

• Tuition fee concession at Cheltenham Muscat (if applicable).

• Medical insurance.

• Visa costs.

How to Apply

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button beneath the advert text - here you will be able to download an application form.

After considering the details of the candidate information pack, job description and person specification, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school.

Any submission without a completed Cheltenham Muscat Application Form will not be considered.

The closing date for applications isThursday 5th June 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified and interviews arranged accordingly. Cheltenham Muscat reserves the right to appoint before the closing date and early application is therefore advised.

For more information or an informal conversation please contactcareers@cheltenhammuscat.com

Please visitwww.cheltenhammuscat.comfor further information about the School.

Safeguarding and Privacy

Cheltenham Muscat is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all the staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to applicants providing a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate from their home country that is less than three (3) months old. Three satisfactory professional references will also be required.

If successful and if applicable, for visa purposes applicants will need to supply relevant degree certificates, university transcripts and proof of having been a 'full time' student. These documents will need to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Oman Embassy in the applicant's home country. Our HR team can support applicants in completing this process.

By applying to this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by Cheltenham Muscat and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank details and medical information, being held by Cheltenham Muscat and its affiliates.