English Teacher August 2026 - 1 hour from Dubai

Teaching Abroad Direct; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in the UAE is seeking a positive and driven English teacher to join their vibrant department. The role involves teaching English from Grades 6 to 12, including GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level courses. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in English and Qualified Teacher Status. The school offers a tax-free salary, housing allowance, and benefits including annual travel allowance and medical insurance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Annual travel allowance

Medical insurance

UAE residency visa

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience teaching GCSE / IGCSE / A-Level courses.
• Experience teaching English for the IB Diploma is a plus.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach English from Grades 6 to 12.
• Engage and support students in learning.
• Participate in extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Understanding of teaching and learning

Use of technology in teaching

Communication skills

Ability to motivate students

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English language / English Literature

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Google suite

Job description

RAK Academy is a family of highly regarded international schools that provide both British and International Baccalaureate curriculum pathways. Our vision is to develop ‘Learning Excellence with a Community Heart’.

By ensuring excellent leadership at all levels throughout our schools we aim to provide our students with a world class education, which is also based on an ethos of sustainability.

The Role

RAK Academy are looking for a positive, driven, and inspirational English teacher to join a large successful and vibrant English department. English is a Core subject and is taught from Grades 6 to 12. In Grades 9 and 10 English and English Literature are taught to all students. In Grades 11 and 12 English and English Literature are offered as subject options at A-Level. English Literature is also a compulsory Group 1 subject as part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme.

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in English language / English Literature.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have an excellent understanding of teaching and learning.
• Be highly proficient in the use of technology to support teaching and learning.
• Engage, motivate and support students.
• Be a reflective practitioner with the ability to think creatively and innovate.
• Be a positive and enthusiastic member of staff and have a growth mindset.
• Be willing to be fully involved in extra-curricular activities.
• Have excellent communications skills.
• Experience of teaching GCSE / IGCSE / A-Level courses (Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply

Desirable

• Experience of teaching English for the IB Diploma.
• Experience of using Google suite, e.g., Google classroom.
• Have a proven record of increasing student outcomes.

The School Offers:

• A tax‑free salary inclusive of housing allowance.
• Single status candidates and teaching couple are encouraged to apply.
• Benefits including annual travel allowance, medical insurance, UAE residency visa.
• Access to our professional development opportunities both internally and externally.

RAK Academy Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must have undergone a child protection screening to receive an offer of employment. You will be required to provide a Police Verification Check from your home country along with attestation of your qualifications’ and personal documents e.g. Degree, Marriage Certificate etc. The list of checks will be provided to candidates shortlisted for an interview.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

RAK Academy reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.