English Teacher

TES FE News; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled English teacher to create inspiring learning experiences. The role offers a full-time contract with a tax-free salary and accommodation options. Ideal candidates will have an internationally recognized degree in English Education or related fields, and passion for personalized learning. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, diverse school with a commitment to student engagement and improved learning outcomes.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Shared furnished accommodation

Annual flight allowance

Excellent international medical insurance

End-of-service gratuity

Qualifications

• Experience with GCSE and A-levels is desirable.
• Commitment to school improvement and inspiring learning.
• Comfortable with innovative teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Create an inspiring learning environment.
• Lead in English as an Additional Language if required.
• Prepare students for GCSE and A-level examinations.

Skills

Child-centered learning

Personalized learning

Innovative teaching methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English Education

PGCE or PGDE in English Literature or English Language

Job description

Job Overview

Start date: August 2025

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: August 2027, renewable

The Role

We are seeking a skilled English teacher to join our team. Experience with GCSE and A levels is desirable but not essential.

For the right candidate, this role may include a leadership position in English as an Additional Language.

About You

The successful candidate will be committed to creating an inspiring, child-centered learning environment. Teachers should be motivated practitioners with a deep understanding of personalized learning and a commitment to school improvement. Candidates should be comfortable with innovative and creative developments.

Qualifications we accept include:

Please ensure your documents are attested for the UAE prior to arrival.

• An internationally recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Y7 to 13 English Education with English Literature or English Language specialization and QTS or equivalent.

or

• An internationally recognized Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature, English Language, or a related subject, along with a PGCE or PGDE in English Literature or English Language and QTS or equivalent.

or

• An internationally recognized Bachelor’s Degree in any subject, with an internationally recognized PGCE or PGDE in English Literature or English Language, QTS or equivalent, and one year of teaching experience in English Literature or English Language.

Applicants must provide two supporting references (including the most recent employer) and a police clearance certificate (ACRO or DBS) issued within the last 3 months.

Candidates traveling without dependents or with a spouse who has their own international package will benefit most from our package.

About Our School

Al Basma is a popular, high-performing, oversubscribed ENC School. We are seeking an experienced A-level English teacher to join our successful Secondary English team for the new academic year.

Our seven-form entry school currently caters to 1950 children from FS1 to Y13. We opened a new primary block in September 2020 and expect to reach a capacity of 2400 students within three years.

As a BSO-accredited school (EduBase No.143834), we offer UK-recognized induction programs for qualified teachers through the Early Career Framework in partnership with ESP Education.

Our school aims to foster a global community of critical thinkers, creators, innovators, and leaders. We pride ourselves on a happy, vibrant community where students, parents, and teachers enjoy coming to school. Our diverse community includes students, parents, and staff from 54 countries speaking 28 languages. The campus is well-resourced with excellent facilities.

We follow the 2014 National Curriculum of England and the 2020 Development Matters Framework for EYFS. We utilize GL CAT4 and GL Progress tests for Years 4-10 and offer GCSE, iGCSE, iA Levels from Cambridge, Edexcel, and Pearson. We are also introducing BTEC qualifications to personalize pathways.

Our school received BSO accreditation in May 2016 and has continued to improve, achieving "good" with many outstanding features in May 2022. We have consistently received Band A ratings in ADEK inspections since 2017, with recent evaluations confirming a Very Good grade with several outstanding features.

Our Package

Our remuneration package for overseas UK-qualified teachers includes:

• Two-year contract and visa (renewable)
• Tax-free salary
• Shared furnished accommodation (including internet) or an accommodation allowance
• One-way flight at the start and end of the contract for new arrivals from outside the UAE
• Annual flight allowance
• Excellent international medical insurance
• End-of-service gratuity
• Dependent fee discounts increasing with years of service