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

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

Job summary

An international school in Sharjah is seeking an Early Years Teacher to start in January 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Australian or New Zealand curriculum, as well as at least two years in teaching. Benefits include a handsome tax-free salary starting from AED 11,500 per month, free furnished family accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and more. This role is perfect for dedicated educators looking for a long-term career enhancement opportunity in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Free furnished family accommodation

Comprehensive medical insurance

Free annual flights

Two subsidised school places

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferred.
• Registration as a professional teacher (VIT, QTS, etc.) is preferred.
• Must have a relevant teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Teach Early Years students in a multicultural setting.
• Embrace a student-centered model of learning.
• Work primarily with predominantly ESL and Arabic children.

Skills

Experience with Australian or New Zealand curriculum

Classroom management

Student-centered learning

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

EARLY YEARS TEACHER NEEDED FOR JANUARY 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.

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: January 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)

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 subsidised 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.