Outstanding Early Years Music (August 2026 start)

Safeguarding Commitment
Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting student welfare. All staff are expected to uphold high standards of child protection practices, and all successful applicants will undergo comprehensive background checks.

Job Overview:

A rare opportunity to join the multi-award-winning Early Years team at Dubai British School Jumeirah Park - a school where childhood is cherished, and curiosity leads the way. 

We are looking for an exceptional Foundation Stage Music Teacher who brings warmth, creativity, and expertise in early learning. You will inspire confidence and joy in every child, fostering independence and a lifelong love of discovery. 

At DBSJP, our vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve” shapes everything we do. You’ll join a collaborative and caring team in a purpose-built setting, with a strong focus on professional learning, wellbeing, and the belief that both children and teachers should love coming to school every day. 

Job specification

• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based music lessons in line with the EYFS curriculum, fostering creativity, confidence and a love of music.
• Lead interactive sessions incorporating singing, rhythm, movement and the use of simple instruments.
• Use strong subject knowledge and effective pedagogy to inspire and motivate young learners.
• Plan lessons that reflect children’s individual needs, interests and developmental stages.
• Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including children with SEND and EAL.
• Observe and assess children’s musical development in line with EYFS assessment practices.
• Establish and maintain positive behaviour expectations in line with school policy.
• Use ICT and appropriate technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Support school performances, assemblies, productions and enrichment activities.
• Maintain and organise music resources, ensuring the safe use and storage of instruments.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding children’s progress while maintaining confidentiality.
• Uphold safeguarding, child protection, health and safety policies at all times.
• Contribute positively to team meetings and collaborate with the wider EYFS and school community.
• Participate in after-school activities and undertake other duties as reasonably requested.

Our school 

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park (DBSJP) is a multi-award-winning, outstanding British international school, educating over 2,100 students aged 3 to 18. Recognised as Outstanding by both BSO and KHDA, DBSJP is not just a school of exceptional academic results, but a thriving, inclusive community where students are inspired to flourish in every aspect of their lives. 

Our Foundation Stage operates on a dedicated campus just one kilometre from the main school, providing a nurturing, purpose-built environment where our youngest learners can thrive. Here, teachers have the space and resources to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning from the very first day of school. 

Our students consistently achieve outstanding A-level results and go on to study at leading universities across the globe, yet the school is equally proud of nurturing each individual’s unique talents, passions, and creativity. DBSJP has been recognised as the Best School in the UAE for Performing Arts and for Staff Wellbeing, and was a Best School in the World finalist for Community Collaboration, reflecting a culture that values excellence, care, and connection equally. 

We are also the first school in the UAE to achieve Centre of Excellence status with IQM, demonstrating our pioneering commitment to inclusion and innovation. Every initiative, every classroom, every programme is guided by our vision: “Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve.” At DBSJP, high achievement goes hand-in-hand with curiosity, creativity, resilience, and wellbeing, creating a community where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally — and are prepared to make a positive impact on the world. 

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Our Curriculum 

DBSJP follows the National Curriculum for England, from EYFS through to GCSE, BTEC and A Level examination courses. The curriculum is significantly enhanced by the local context and culture. The opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive, competitive and varied extra-curricular activities programme. 

Our offer 

Taaleem provides excellent, high-quality purpose-built accommodation for teaching staff equipped with gym, pool and all amenities. We offer an attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, free child places and an annual flight allowance along with great corporate discounts with many service providers in Dubai.  

Living in the UAE 

With year-round sunshine, a tax-free salary and endless career development opportunities, Dubai is one of the major players in the international teaching market. Whether you enjoy spending your weekends dune bashing and cycling the desert tracks or indulging in some retail therapy before a dip in the sea – Dubai has it all. It’s a great place to develop yourself professionally, while enjoying an enriching life outside of the workplace. At Taaleem, we are proud and privileged to operate some of the leading schools in the UAE, led by outstanding teachers from all over the world. Our schools are located across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, catering to the British, IB and American curricula, so we always look for a diverse and inspiring teaching body who are looking to help educate and develop the future generations. 

Person Specification:

Education: A high-quality degree in Music with QTS

Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching music, in an EYFS setting

Competencies:

• Be passionate about teaching music to young children in a hands-on, engaging way, with a focus on helping them achieve the best learning outcomes.
• Support and guide students in developing their performance and composition skills, helping them bring their musical ideas to life.
• Have a strong understanding of music theory and its practical application in teaching.
• Confidently demonstrate and model singing and performing in the classroom.
• Adapt teaching methods to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, fostering positive professional relationships.
• Be well-versed in and committed to upholding current safeguarding procedures.
• A willingness to make a broader contribution to school life.
• The ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international, multicultural, and demanding environment.
• Experience in leading Early Years performances