Art and Design Teacher - Sharjah, UAE - August 2026

Teachanywhere; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international school in the UAE seeks a qualified Middle School Art and Design Teacher starting August 2026. The role offers a competitive and tax-free salary ranging from 12,000 to 17,000 AED, accommodation, annual flights for the teacher and family, medical coverage, and excellent professional development opportunities. Applicants must hold degree-level certification and have at least two years of teaching experience. Experience with the Australian curriculum is a plus, alongside a passion for fostering critical thinking in students.

Benefits

Monthly tax-free salary

Accommodation provided

Annual flights for self and family

Medical cover for self and family

Free tuition for first dependent child

4-day-only working week benefit

Excellent professional development

Qualifications

• You will need to teach Art and Design to Middle School students.
• Qualified teachers with degree-level certification and QTS or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in Australia/New Zealand/UK/Ireland.
• Experience with the Australian curriculum is highly desirable.
• Previous international and EAL teaching experience is welcomed.

Skills

Teaching

Knowledge of subject

Education

BA Hons (QTS)

BEd

PGCE

QTS

University degree-level certification

Job description

Middle School Art and Design Teacher
Start Date: August 2026
Curriculum: IB MYP/ Australian
Salary: Competitive and tax‑free dependent on experience
Contract: 2 years

School Vision: This school provides a learning community that supports the attainment of excellence. The school strives to produce students who are critical thinkers, confident, reflective and responsible global citizens capable of facing the future with resilience and optimism. This opportunity offers a professional career move in a well‑managed supportive setting and a great lifestyle with low cost of living. The school enjoys excellent facilities offering education to Emirati and international students alike.

Regional Overview: Sharjah is the cultural capital of the UAE and, with its close proximity to Dubai, offers a unique blend of traditional and cosmopolitan lifestyles. Waking up to blue skies and sea views every morning, living and working in a part of the world that offers just about everything without the hassle of Western living must be an eye‑catching opportunity for someone.

Requirements:

• You will be expected to teach Art and Design to Middle School (Grade 6 to Grade 10) students. Experience with visual arts, design technology, and the interdisciplinary nature of the arts within the IB MYP framework is highly desirable.
• Applicants must be qualified teachers holding degree‑level certification and QTS or equivalent.
• You should have at least 2 years of experience post‑qualification in Australia/New Zealand/UK/Ireland.
• Australian curriculum experience is highly sought after, however teachers with alternative curriculum experience able to evidence excellent teaching practice are also invited to apply.
• Previous international experience is welcomed.
• Previous EAL teaching experience is also highly sought after.

Package:

• Monthly tax‑free salary of 12,000 AED up to a maximum of 17,000 AED depending on experience and qualifications (low‑cost‑living locations)
• Accommodation provided
• Annual flights for self and family
• Medical cover for self and family
• Free tuition for first dependent child – discounted rates for further children
• 4‑day only working week benefit!
• Excellent professional development

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience, Teaching
• Skills, Knowledge of subject
• Qualifications, BA Hons (QTS), BEd, PGCE, QTS
• Education, University