Reception Teacher

Start January 2026

About the School
Maple Bloom has a proud 13-year history, founded by an experienced UK educator who previously led one of Solihulls highest-rated pre-schools. Building on this long-standing reputation for educational excellence and strong parental trust, the first Maple Bloom pre-school campus opened in Tanzania in 2020.

Located in Masaki, Dar es Salaam, Maple Bloom Elementary is the natural extension of this vision. The purpose-built campus provides a warm, child-centred setting and delivers a British-style education that is engaging, nurturing, and internationally recognised. As a Pearson Edexcel approved centre, the school follows the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and progresses seamlessly into the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Small class sizes and experienced Teaching Assistants ensure each child receives individual attention and an outstanding early years experience.

Living in Tanzania
Tanzania offers an exceptional lifestyle for international teachers. Masaki, a vibrant and welcoming district of Dar es Salaam, provides a relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere with modern cafés, international restaurants, beach clubs, and a friendly expatriate community. Its coastal setting allows for sailing, diving, and a variety of water-based activities.

Beyond the city, Tanzania is home to some of the worlds most iconic natural attractions, including the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibars beaches, and Mount Kilimanjaro. The warm, welcoming culture and laid-back pace make it an outstanding place to live and work.

The Role: Reception Teacher (Ages 45)
The Reception Teacher will plan and deliver child-centred, play-based lessons in line with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), fostering curiosity, creativity, communication skills, and early foundations in literacy and numeracy. The role involves promoting childrens social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through structured play, routines, outdoor learning, and daily meaningful interactions. Teaching should be adapted to meet a range of developmental stages, including both children who may need additional support and those who require further challenge. A nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment is essential. The teacher will monitor progress using observational assessment, learning journeys, and age-appropriate tracking, while maintaining clear and proactive communication with parents. Collaboration with colleagues is central to the role, contributing to planning, sharing best practice, supporting curriculum development, and upholding the schools ethos of excellence, innovation, and child-focused learning. Active participation in wider school life, including events, extracurricular activities, and community initiatives, is also expected.

Requirements
Applicants should hold a recognised Early Years or Primary teaching qualification such as a PGCE, B.Ed, QTS, EYTS, or an equivalent credential. A minimum of three years experience teaching Early Years or Reception is required, along with a strong understanding of EYFS, IEYC, or similar play-based international early years frameworks. Candidates should be native or fluent English speakers who are warm, nurturing, well-organised, and passionate about early childhood education. International teaching experience is advantageous but not essential.

Salary and Benefits
The package includes a highly competitive international salary, annual flights or a relocation allowance, medical insurance, and an accommodation allowance. Teachers also receive either a pension contribution or a completion bonus at the end of the contract. The contract is for two years and is renewable. High-quality professional development opportunities form an important part of the offer.