EYFS Teacher – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 2027

A British international school in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is seeking a qualified Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teacher for January 2027.

The school follows the English EYFS framework in Nursery and Reception, combining structured early learning with child-led exploration, continuous provision and outdoor activities. Purpose-built Early Years classrooms provide opportunities for practical learning, imaginative play and physical development.

The Role

The successful candidate will plan and deliver age-appropriate learning experiences across the seven EYFS areas, with particular attention to early literacy, phonics, communication, language and mathematical development.

Responsibilities will include:

• Creating engaging indoor and outdoor learning opportunities through purposeful play.
• Developing children's early reading, writing, number and communication skills.
• Using observations and ongoing assessment to track progress and plan next steps.
• Adapting activities to support different developmental stages and additional learning needs.
• Working closely with teaching assistants and parents to support children's development.
• Establishing positive routines that encourage independence, confidence and social development.

Candidate Requirements

• A recognised teaching qualification, ideally PGCE with QTS, B.Ed or equivalent.
• Experience teaching within the British EYFS framework, ideally in Nursery or Reception.
• Strong understanding of play-based learning, continuous provision and early childhood development.
• Confident knowledge of phonics, early literacy, numeracy and observational assessment.
• Excellent classroom management, communication and safeguarding awareness.
• Experience teaching in a British international school would be advantageous.

Start date: January 2027.

Qualified EYFS teachers interested in teaching in Riyadh are invited to apply through Teaching Abroad Direct with an up-to-date CV.