Nursery Manager

Bloom World Academy, located in the centre of Dubai in a state-of-the-art new building/campus, is seeking to appoint a Nursery Manager for our brand new bespoke nursery to start in January 2024.

Our Story

Bloom World Academy was launched in August 2022 and educates children from 18 months to 18 years. The school has been hugely successful, so far, in challenging convention and doing things differently in Dubai for the benefit of learners, families and teachers. After a very successful first year of operation, we are looking to expand our offering next academic year to a small nursery that will sit a part of our Primo (early years) section. We are initially opening two groups in our nursery and are now looking for staff for this. BWA is a school which puts family-life first \xe2\x80\x93 we encourage parents to be in school, even work from school in our community caf\xc3\xa9, attend regular workshops and to join our weekly, celebratory community forum. The expansion to a nursery as a part of this school is an expansion of our family first offering to our community. Priority placement in our nursery would be offered to our current families. Every aspect of learning and teaching at Bloom World Academy has been considered - how we do it, why we do it and the impact it is having. This has directly led to many firsts for the UAE. BWA is the first school in UAE to start at 9am; the first school where each student and their family can choose their own timetable (learning pathways), and a school where each student has a Learning Achievement Passport (LAP) \xe2\x80\x93 where the performance and progress is shared with the student and family several times a year. Our approach has been successful, we are exceeding all expectations, and therefore wish and need to appoint a notable number of creative and dedicated teachers, expert practitioners \xe2\x80\x93 who really want to apply their skills in a forward-thinking, creative school where the craft of teaching is highly valued.

Nursery Manager - the Position

Bloom World Academy is seeking a creative, expert and experienced practitioner for the role of Nursery Manager. Applicants should have a strong understanding of EYFS, the curiosity/Montessori approach and experience as a Nursery Manager with strong staff management skills. As a qualified and experienced Nursery Manager, you would oversee the day-to-day operations, staffing and organisation to ensure the smooth running of the Nursery. You are responsible for leading and managing staff in creating and delivering a clear vision. You must display a clear commitment to developing each child holistically. Our Nursery uses a curiosity-inspired approach and a firm focus on the EYFS prime areas. While we focus on academic achievement for every child, we also focus on the social, emotional, and physical development of all our students to ensure a successful start to more formal schooling once our youngest students transition from Nursery to Pre-KG. You will work closely with the school leadership team and contribute to strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation, and development of the Nursery. You should have knowledge and expertise in planning rich, engaging, and challenging learning experiences for your students, have a strong understanding of assessment and its use in the classroom, and most importantly have a passion for stretching students to achieve their potential and beyond.

The BWA Community

BWA teachers are part of a community which is cohesive, spirited and sociable. BWA teachers enjoy genuine friendships with their colleagues, positive relationships with school leaders, who care for their well-being, and are a team in the true sense. BWA teachers are flexible, problem solvers and are not fazed by the more mundane challenges of developing a new school. At BWA teachers are expected to be good-humoured and build positive working relationships with families. All staff are encouraged to be creative and partake/lead community events.

Required Candidate Profile

• Advanced/proficient-level English language skills
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in English or similar, with a PGCE in Education with QTS or equivalent
• A minimum of five years\xe2\x80\x99 experience teaching in a reputable school
• A track record of outstanding student results
• Experience in teaching the International Baccalaureate is strongly preferred (professional training is provided)
• Demonstrates professionalism, enthusiasm, commitment and integrity
• Inter-cultural awareness, well-developed communication skills and excited to engage with students and parents

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Private medical insurance
• End of contract gratuity as per the UAE labour law
• Bespoke professional development training programme

How to Apply

Please complete the online TES application form in full to apply. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting. The school reserves the right to contact applicants and appoint before the closing date of the advertisement. Bloom World Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students and staff in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective safer recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to application, qualification, identity and criminal record checks, as well as the presentation of positive references.
All appointments are subject to the approval of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization.