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Job Title: Early Years / Nursery Trainer

If You are passionate about child development and welfare- we want to meet you!

Join our training institute where your expertise and passion will impact our students professional development before they go into client homes caring for infants. This is a way to make your impact!

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver practical training on childcare and early learning activities.
• Develop customized training content tailored to nanny, childminder or caregivers’ roles and responsibilities.
• Provide hands-on guidance on creating safe environments and daily accident prevention for children.
• Assess students’ progress and provide constructive feedback for skill improvement.
• Keeping up to date with evolving curriculum and best practices.

Preferred Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in early childhood education or nursery teaching.
• Familiarity with educational frameworks and curriculum development.
• Strong understanding of classroom management and students’ development practices.
• Some experience as a trainer or educator in the early years sector would be beneficial.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in primary education, kindergarten teaching, early childhood education or a related field.
• Professional certifications in early years education are an advantage.
• Teaching or training certification is beneficial.
• IELTS score 7-8 or above/ CEFR equivalent C1.

Skills and Characteristics Required:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Energetic Self-Starter with the ability to engage and motivate students.
• Strong organizational and curriculum development abilities.
• Proficient in using digital tools for training and assessments.

Job Snapshot

Redwood Nursery – Noya is seeking an experienced and inspirational Nursery Director to lead their team in Dubai. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of early childhood education in a premium, internationally recognized nursery group.

Redwood Nursery – Noya is part of Kids First Group (KFG) , the leading provider of early years education and childcare across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha. Founded in 2011, KFG operates 35 nursery schools offering British EYFS, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia curricula .

Redwood Noya prides itself on creating a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment for children, families, and staff. The nursery emphasizes innovation, excellence, and professional growth within a collaborative community.

As Nursery Director , you will:

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the nursery in accordance with KFG standards and UAE regulations.
• Ensure high-quality teaching, learning, and care through best practices in early childhood pedagogy.
• Build a professional, supportive, and collaborative culture among staff, children, and families.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to meet enrolment targets, financial objectives, and quality benchmarks.
• Oversee compliance, licensing, safeguarding, health, and safety standards.
• Mentor and develop educators and administrative staff, supporting their professional growth and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with KFG leadership on group-wide initiatives and expansion plans.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field (Master’s or leadership qualification preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in an early years setting within the UAE or GCC.
• Strong knowledge of British EYFS and/or other early years curricula (Montessori, Reggio Emilia).
• Proven leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with UAE regulatory requirements (ADEK / MOE).
• Business acumen in managing budgets, admissions, and team performance.
• Passionate, professional, results-driven, and committed to delivering outstanding early years education.

• Competitive tax-free salary with leadership bonus structure.
• Annual air ticket and paid vacation.
• Comprehensive medical insurance .
• Continuous professional development and leadership training.
• Opportunity to work in a respected, innovative early years education group .
• Supportive, collaborative work environment that values integrity, growth, and innovation.

If you are a motivated and passionate leader in early childhood education , apply now by:

• Sending your CV, Cover Letter, and supporting documents to:
• Or completing the online application form via the nursery website.

When contacting the school directly, please mention you saw this vacancy via ARK Recruitment London .

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis , so early submissions are strongly encouraged. The school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date if an exceptional candidate is identified.

For more information about the nursery, visit: Redwood Noya Website