Art and Design Teacher

Guardian Jobs; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Sharjah seeks an Art and Design Teacher with a starting date in August 2026. This role requires teaching Art and Design to Middle School students, ideally candidates with IB MYP experience and a strong background in visual arts and design technology. The position offers a competitive tax-free salary, accommodation, annual flights, medical cover, and a four-day working week. Experience from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, USA, or Canada is preferred, along with degree-level certification and QTS or equivalent.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Annual flights for self

Medical cover for self

4-day working week

Excellent professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified teachers with at least 2 years of teaching experience.
• Experience in Australia/New Zealand/UK/Ireland/USA/Canada is essential.
• Australian curriculum experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art and Design to Middle School students (Grade 6 to Grade 10).
• Engage in the interdisciplinary nature of the arts within the IB MYP framework.

Skills

IB MYP experience

Visual arts

Design technology

Teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Education

Degree level certification and QTS or equivalent

Job description

Seeking Art & Design Teacher for Sharjah Middle School, Aug '26 start. IB MYP experience a plus!

Art and Design Teacher

Start Date: August 2026

Curriculum: IB MYP/ Australian

Salary: Competitive and tax free dependent on experience

Contract: 2 years

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/USA/Canada.
• 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
• Accommodation provided
• Annual flights for self
• Medical cover for self
• 4-day only working week benefit!
• Excellent professional development