Early Years Teaching

Seek Teachers; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable international school in Sharjah, UAE, is seeking a qualified female Early Childhood Teacher to deliver high-quality education to young learners. Candidates should possess a degree in Early Childhood Education, at least 2 years of teaching experience, and be western-trained. The school offers a competitive, tax-free salary package along with free accommodation, medical cover, and tuition benefits for children. This position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their international teaching careers.

Benefits

TAX-FREE salary up to 13,000 AED per month

FREE furnished accommodation

FREE medical cover

FREE visa

FREE tuition for up to 2 children (50% for a third child)

Gratuity bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of teaching experience required.
• Experience in an Islamic environment preferred.
• Western-trained candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Teach early childhood curriculum in an international setting.
• Engage with diverse student backgrounds.
• Contribute to the school community and ethos.

Skills

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Tech-savvy

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor’s Degree

PGCE in Early Childhood Education with QTS

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher – Female Early Years Teacher (TAX-FREE income)

Do you have a degree in Early Childhood with at least 2 years teaching experience? Would you like to teach abroad in the United Arab Emirates? My client is looking for qualified and experienced female early childhood teachers to join for the next academic year. This is an ideal school to start your international career and develop it. If you have experience teaching in an Islamic faith school which delivers the UK curriculum of England and Wales then you would be ideal for this school. There are a total of 4000 students at this school and growing. Most of the students are from local Emirati nationalities and some from expatriate families.

School Overview

The school is located about 15 minutes from Dubai. This International School in Sharjah is a flourishing nursery to Grade 13 school that provides a high‑quality education service leading to internationally recognised examination qualifications (IGCSE) and AS levels. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum with modifications for the Islamic dimension and includes compulsory Arabic for all students. Outside visits and residential expeditions, including UAE‑based expeditions and humanities trips to other Emirates, are integral parts of the senior school curriculum. The school opened in 1991 and has undergone an extensive building programme over the past decade, which is now near completion. There is an early years campus for children from nursery to Grade 1, a separate campus for Grade 2–4 (Primary), and a main campus which houses separate senior girls and boys schools. In the 2008‑2009 academic year, there were approximately 2 200 students from nursery to Year 13, with a diverse mix of around 35 nationalities, the largest group coming from the UAE, other Middle‑East countries and Asia, and a small number from the UK and USA.

Requirements to Apply

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor’s Degree
• A PGCE in Early Childhood Education with QTS
• Ideally 2 years of teaching experience
• Western‑trained
• Ability to adjust and teach in an Islamic environment is preferred
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Tech‑savvy
• Only female applicants will be considered

Salary Package

• TAX‑FREE salary up to 13,000 AED per month
• FREE furnished accommodation
• FREE medical cover
• FREE visa
• FREE tuition for up to 2 children (50% for a third child)
• Gratuity bonus
• A 2‑year contract

Minimum Application Requirements

Minimum qualification: M.Ed, B.Ed or a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with a teaching qualification. Experience: 1 year. Type of staff: only female can apply. Must be western trained (USA, Canada, UK, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa). Must be a native speaker of English. New‑qualified teachers (NQTs) can apply. Candidates with international experience are preferred.

Contact & Application

Early Years Teaching • Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Middle East