Early Years Teacher - East Coast of Sharjah (near Fujairah) - August 2026

Edvectus Ltd; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international school in Sharjah is looking for an experienced Early Years Teacher to join their team in August 2026. The role requires teaching predominantly ESL and Arabic children, with a strong emphasis on a student-centered approach. Candidates should have at least two years of teaching experience, preferably in the Australian or NZ curriculum. The position offers a tax-free salary starting from AED 11,500, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and annual flights.

Benefits

Tax-free salary starting from AED 11,500

Free furnished family accommodation

Comprehensive medical insurance

Free annual flights

Two subsidized school places

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher.
• Must have a relevant teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support predominantly ESL and Arabic children.
• Embrace a student-centered model of learning.
• Commit to long-term career development.

Skills

Australian or NZ curriculum experience

Experience with ESL students

Teaching in multicultural settings

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

EARLY YEARS TEACHER NEEDED FOR AUGUST 2026
Khorfakhan Sharjah UAE

The schools is particularly interested in candidates with teaching experience in Australia, New Zealand, England, or Ireland, and with prior experience working in the UAE educational environment.

Location & Contract

Country: UAE
Emirate: Sharjah
Curriculum: Australian /Inquiry based is preferred. Priority will be given to teachers who have taught in the UAE before.
Location: The new world-class campuses, located on the picturesque east coast of the United Arab Emirates in Kalba and Khorfakhan.
Location Note: This is a more rural location. Look at the website https://www.visitsharjah.com/en/regions/east-coast
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Length: 2 years
Working Hours: 4 day week - Monday to Thursday

Recruitment Criteria

• Australian or NZ curriculum experience preferred, will consider UK or Irish experience from a good quality school
• Bachelor of Education or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience (will consider less on case by case basis)
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (ie: VIT, QTS, etc)
• Applicants must have a relevant teaching qualification. (minimum Bachelor's degree)

Candidate Profile

A popular and prestigious international school in the Northern Emirates is seeking experienced teachers to join its expanding team of passionate educators for the next academic year. If you have at least two years post qualifying experience and embrace a student centred model of learning and happy to work with predominantly ESL and largely Arabic children in a setting that is distinctly multi-national and multicultural then this may be the opportunity for you. The school needs teachers that are committed for the long term and consider this as a career enhancement opportunity.

Benefits

In-depth professional development and the chance to work with international students are features that further enhance the attractions of a handsome tax free salary starting from AED11500 per month, free furnished family accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, free annual flights and two subsidized school places. NOTE the school serves mainly host nationals, so is only suited to dependent children under the age of 5.

Please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information.