Emma Gray
Dubai ,UAE
Summary
Dedicated and experienced educator with a strong foundation in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 Teaching. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a proven track record in curriculum planning and development. Adept at fostering effective parent and wider community communication, implementing early years best practices, and driving innovation. Committed to staff training and mentorship, ensuring high classroom and behaviour management standards. Expertise in safeguarding and child protection, aiming to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
KG1 Teacher, Head of KG2 (2020-24) KG1 Teacher 24-
North London Collegiate School
Dubai, UAE
08.2019 - 02.2025
- Oversaw the day-to-day management of six KG2 classes, monitoring academic and pastoral development
- Lead weekly meetings, aligning grade development plans with school improvement strategies
- Maintained strong parent communication via newsletters and information sessions
- Implemented the Curiosity Approach in KG1, enhancing play-based learning
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
- Guided new staff in adapting to the school's teaching methodologies
- Dubai, UAE
Supporting family business in farming
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Career Break
Year 1 & 2 Cover Teacher
Pickering Nursery and Infant School
Pickering
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Pickering, UK
- Taught a Year 1 class as maternity cover, assisting with planning and lesson delivery
- Provided targeted support for a child with Autism in Year 2
- Pickering, UK
Settling children back into school
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Career Break
Nursery Lead
St. Peter’s School
Clifton, UK
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Clifton, York, UK
- Managed FS1 and Rising 3’s, developing home-school links through visits
- Planned curriculum activities incorporating Forest School methodologies
- Organised school trips and events
- Clifton, York, UK
FS2 Teacher & Head of Year
Foremarke School
Dubai
01.2013 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Dubai, UAE
- Led a team of eight FS2 teachers and assistants, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning
- Developed and implemented professional development sessions
- Managed planning, assessment, and reporting for all FS2 classes
- Organised trips, moderated assessments, and led resource management
- Dubai, UAE
FS1 Teacher
Dovecote Nurseries
Dubai
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Dubai, UAE
- Designed and implemented FS1 curriculum plans for a class of 20
- Organised classroom routines, trips, and school events
- Dubai, UAE
Foundation Stage Teacher & Enrichment Activity Teacher
Repton School
Dubai
01.2008 - 12.2011
- Company Overview: Dubai, UAE
- Taught FS1 and designed enrichment activities to prepare students for Year 1 entry
- Led planning and assessment across multiple FS1 classes
- Dubai, UAE
FS1 & FS2 Teacher
Cleeve Primary School
Hull
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: Hull, UK
- Developed and delivered early years curriculum, including home visits for new starters
- Organised extracurricular activities such as after-school netball
- Hull, UK
Education
BA (Hons) Sports Studies & Physical Education -
York St. John’s College, Leeds University
BTEC 1st & National Diploma in Sports Science - undefined
Boston College
PGCE in Advanced Early Years Education - Education
Scarborough School of Education, Hull University
Scarbrough, UK 08.2005 - 07.2006
Skills
- Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 Teaching
- Leadership & Team Management
- Curriculum Planning & Development
- Parent & Stakeholder Communication
- Early Years Best Practices & Innovation
- Staff Training & Mentorship
- Classroom & Behaviour Management
- Safeguarding & Child Protection
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Personal Information
Nationality: British
Custom
- KHDA – Teacher Licence
- Emergency First Aid Certification
- Online Safety Training
- Safer Recruitment for International Schools
Affiliations
- Paddle Boarding, Playing Paddle, Running
Certification
Excellence in Early Years – Alistair Bryce-Clegg (ABC) October 2017
Apple Badges (Apple) 18.11.2020
TES Certificates Completed 2020
Special Education and needs in the classroom (UDEMY) April 2022
Online Safety and Safeguarding in a School Setting (National Online Safety) 2021/2022
International Primary Schools – 2023
Let’s Develop Maths in KS1 Early Excellence in Maths November 2023
Educational Leadership – improving schools through effective leadership (Coventry University) Completed 2023
Curiosity Approach Accreditation Ongoing
Certificate in Understanding Anxiety & Stress in Children & Young People (National College) Jan 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
KG1 Teacher, Head of KG2 (2020-24) KG1 Teacher 24-
North London Collegiate School
08.2019 - 02.2025
Supporting family business in farming
01.2019 - 12.2019
Year 1 & 2 Cover Teacher
Pickering Nursery and Infant School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Settling children back into school
01.2018 - 12.2018
Nursery Lead
St. Peter’s School
01.2017 - 12.2017
FS2 Teacher & Head of Year
Foremarke School
01.2013 - 12.2017
FS1 Teacher
Dovecote Nurseries
01.2012 - 12.2013
Foundation Stage Teacher & Enrichment Activity Teacher
Repton School
01.2008 - 12.2011
FS1 & FS2 Teacher
Cleeve Primary School
01.2006 - 12.2008
PGCE in Advanced Early Years Education - Education
Scarborough School of Education, Hull University
08.2005 - 07.2006
BTEC 1st & National Diploma in Sports Science - undefined
Boston College
Excellence in Early Years – Alistair Bryce-Clegg (ABC) October 2017
Apple Badges (Apple) 18.11.2020
TES Certificates Completed 2020
Special Education and needs in the classroom (UDEMY) April 2022
Online Safety and Safeguarding in a School Setting (National Online Safety) 2021/2022
International Primary Schools – 2023
Let’s Develop Maths in KS1 Early Excellence in Maths November 2023
Educational Leadership – improving schools through effective leadership (Coventry University) Completed 2023
Curiosity Approach Accreditation Ongoing
Certificate in Understanding Anxiety & Stress in Children & Young People (National College) Jan 2025
BA (Hons) Sports Studies & Physical Education -
York St. John’s College, Leeds University
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