Art and Design Teacher - Sharjah, UAE - August 2026

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

Job summary

A leading international education provider is seeking a Middle School Art and Design Teacher for a school in the UAE. This role requires teaching students from Grade 6 to Grade 10 with experience in visual arts and design technology. A competitive, tax-free salary and benefits package is offered. Ideal candidates will have a degree-level teaching certification and QTS or equivalent, along with at least two years of teaching experience. This position promises excellent professional development and a supportive teaching environment.

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 working week benefit

Excellent professional development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience post qualification in Australia/New Zealand/UK/Ireland.
• Australian curriculum experience is highly sought after.
• Previous teaching experience in international contexts is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art and Design to Middle School (Grade 6 to Grade 10) students.
• Engage students in critical thinking and reflective practices in art.

Skills

Experience with visual arts

Design technology

Interdisciplinary nature of the arts

Experience teaching EAL

Education

Degree level certification

QTS or equivalent

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 a close proximity to Dubai the location 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 out there.

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.