Early Years Practitioner

Role overview

Small class sizes, British curriculum EYFS, coastal city with strong expat community.

The British School Muscat is recruiting a early years practitioner for an August 2026 start on a renewable two-year contract. You'll join a collaborative early years department serving an international student body in Muscat, delivering high-quality instruction within a well-resourced classroom environment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess engaging early years lessons aligned to the school's curriculum framework
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of English-additional-language and mixed-ability learners
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate proactively with parents
• Contribute to at least one co-curricular activity, house programme, or trip each term
• Participate in departmental planning, moderation, and whole-school professional learning
• Uphold the school's safeguarding, child-protection, and behaviour policies at all times

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject or Education
• Minimum 2 years of full-time classroom teaching experience (Early Years)
• Native or near-native English proficiency (CEFR C1+)
• Clean international background check (police clearance from all countries of residence in the last 10 years)
• Valid passport with at least 18 months remaining validity
• Recognised teaching license (QTS, US State License, PGCE, B.Ed., or equivalent)

Salary & benefits package

Headline compensation: $3,800 – $4,700 / mo. In addition to base pay, the school offers the following:

Hiring process

1. 1

   Application review

   Your CV, cover letter and references are screened within 5 working days.

2. 2

   Initial recruiter call

   A 30-minute video conversation to discuss experience, availability, and package expectations.

3. 3

   Teaching demo

   Deliver a short recorded or live demo lesson to the head of department.

4. 4

   Panel interview

   Final interview with the principal / director and a curriculum lead.

5. 5

   Offer & documentation

   Written offer, contract, and start of visa / work-permit paperwork.

About Muscat

Muscat is one of the most established hiring hubs in Oman for international educators. Expect a well-developed expat community, reliable international healthcare, and a wide selection of housing suited to both single teachers and families. Most staff at partner schools live within a 20-minute commute of campus, and weekend travel across the wider region is straightforward from the city's international airport.