EYFS / Key Stage 1 Teacher - August 2026 in Cheltenham

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic EYFS / Key Stage 1 Teacher who understands the importance of learning through play for an August 2026 start. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player and comfortable working hard to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment. They will play a key role in shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning in our Pre‑Prep students, using continuous provision to enhance their growth and development.

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 a committed teacher who is passionate about their work and motivated by the opportunity to inspire our wonderful students.
• The successful candidate will have high expectations of themselves and their students, both in the classroom and beyond, with a positive outlook and the ability to build strong relationships with all members of our school community.
• 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.

Person Specification

• Commitment to high standards, inclusive education and high expectations of all students
• Ability to inspire colleagues and pupils
• Commitment to raising the achievement and standards of pupils
• A good team player
• Able to work positively and effectively with students, parents, outside agencies and colleagues
• Exemplary communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Flexible, inclusive and pragmatic style
• High level interpersonal skills
• Confident and articulate in communicating with others
• Understand and utilise the concept of continuous provision, ensuring that resources are available to support children’s learning and development throughout the day
• Possess good organisational skills, manage time efficiently
• Ability to show good cultural understanding and differentiation between students from various backgrounds and ability

School Values and Ethos

• To actively promote the School’s vision & values through participation in all areas of school life
• To support the School’s commitment to provide all‑round outstanding education for students
• To always set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge students
• To have the highest aspirations for all students, both in and out of the classroom
• To offer excellent pastoral care for all students
• To respect and support Omani culture

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• To comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure that any safeguarding concerns are reported in line with policy
• To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing
• To engage fully in all safeguarding training as required

Curriculum Development, Planning and Review

• Have in place thorough curriculum planning with details of learning objectives and approaches to cover these
• Plan for continuous provision to enable students to guide their own learning as appropriate
• To ensure that curriculum planning is broad, balanced and challenging
• To ensure that long‑term, medium‑term and short‑term planning is complete in accordance with the School’s curriculum policy

Teaching and Learning

• To deliver a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum
• To facilitate high quality learning, providing students the opportunity to achieve their potential
• To deliver well‑planned, engaging and creative lessons ensuring needs of all students are met
• To ensure lessons in the department are differentiated appropriately, using approaches that enable every student to access the learning and make excellent progress
• To demonstrate excellent subject knowledge
• To set students challenging targets and to draw upon varied strategies, resources and technologies to support students in achieving them
• 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

School and Subject Promotion

• To participate fully in the CHM co‑curricular and school activity programme
• To attend specific marketing events such as Open Days at the direction of the Principal

Professional Standards

• To attend assemblies, parents’ evenings, school functions and other staff meetings as directed by the Senior Leadership Team
• To recognise the importance of being an exemplary role model to all children within the School
• To maintain high standards of professional behaviour in accordance with the school ethos, including timekeeping and personal presentation
• To take personal responsibility for evaluating and reflecting upon your teaching in order to continually develop and improve your practice
• To always maintain professional and productive relationships with colleagues
• To fulfil any reasonable additional responsibilities as requested by the Executive Principal

Package Details

• Competitive, annual tax‑free salary
• 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

Safeguarding and Inclusion

Cheltenham Muscat is committed to the highest standards of child protection and expects all staff to share this commitment to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every student. At Cheltenham Muscat, we are committed to fostering a school community where every individual is treated with respect, dignity and fairness. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bias of any kind, and actively promote equity and inclusion in all aspects of school life, including recruitment, teaching, learning and co‑curricular activities. We celebrate diversity of background, perspective and experience, and are continuously working to ensure that our policies, practices and culture enable every member of our community – students, staff and families – to feel valued, supported and able to thrive.