Early Years Teachers - UAE - August 2026 (inc in person events)

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

Job summary

An international school group in the UAE is seeking early years teachers for positions starting in August 2026. The role involves teaching from KG to Grade 6 in a culturally diverse ESL environment. Candidates must hold a degree in their subject and a valid teaching license, with at least two years of experience. A competitive tax-free salary along with allowances and benefits, including accommodation, is offered.

Benefits

Monthly tax-free salary

Allowances for utility bills

International medical insurance

Annual airfare for employee

End of service gratuity

Local bus transportation

Two free places for dependent children

Provided accommodation

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a strong academic background in content knowledge.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a cultural ESL environment.
• Assessment literate and skilled in effective instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach early years to grade 6 in a diverse learning environment.
• Implement a blend of US core standards and IB philosophy.
• Engage students using effective instructional strategies.

Skills

Collaborative and collegial

Data-driven instruction

Differentiating and engaging students

Technologically proficient

Education

Degree in teaching subject

Valid teaching license

Clean police clearance

At least two years experience

IB and American Curriculum experience

Job description

EARLY YEARS TEACHERS NEEDED IN THE UAE - AUGUST 2026

All Grades from 1 to 6

Even if you cannot make one of the recruitment fairs, submit your CV quickly with a prefered location and we will manage your application

Interview Details

• IN PERSON INTERVIEWS IN DUBLIN IN MID FEBRUARY 2026
• IN PERSON INTERVIEWS IN ABU DHABI AND ACROSS THE NORTHERN EMIRATES IN MID TO LATE JANUARY
• Your chances for interview selection are better if you are flexible on location preference across the UAE
• Your interview location will match a potential job location and employment offers will be extended on the spot for the recommended candidates.

LOCATION: Multiple across the UAE

This KG to Grade 12 Private English medium international school group is looking for a selection of early years, primary and secondary teachers to join them for the next academic year

Requirements

• Degree in your teaching subject or age range
• Valid teaching license
• Clean police clearance/ criminal record check
• At least two years post qualifying experience due to Ministry regulations
• You must be able and willing to work in a cultural 100% ESL learning environment
• IB and American Curriculum experience (common core preferred) is also valued

Teachers should be able to demonstrate a strong academic background in content knowledge, be collaborative and collegial, value the use of data to drive instruction, be assessment literate, be skilled at differentiating and engaging students, be able to utilise effective instructional strategies and be technologically proficient. It is important to note that this is not a western expatriate schools and many students are local from the UAE.

Combining the US core standards curriculum with a delivery through the philosophy of IB without the scope and sequence, the school blends the best of both worlds of a traditional American approach and a more student centred perspective. They offer IB world school status retaining the American element so students can graduate with a US diploma and if they meet with the criteria and IB diploma too. Advanced Placement course are also available. Not all schools offer IB.

The School Offers

• Monthly tax free salary of AED15300
• Allowances for utility bills and excess baggage
• International medical insurance is provided
• Annual airfares (for employee only)
• End of service gratuity
• Local bus transportation
• Two free places for dependent children
• Accommodation is provided as part of the employment package; it is furnished and single occupancy

If you believe that this opportunity matches the ideals of your overseas teaching aspirations then please do not hesitate to contact your local Edvectus advisor today. We look forward to hearing from you.