Grade 2 Primary Teacher - Sharjah East Coast UAE - January 2026

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

Job summary

A prestigious international school in the Northern Emirates is seeking an experienced Grade 2 Primary Class Teacher for January 2026. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of teaching experience, preferably in the Australian or New Zealand curriculum, and a commitment to long-term service. The package includes a tax-free salary starting from 11,500 AED per month, free accommodation, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and annual flights.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Free furnished family accommodation

Comprehensive medical insurance

Free annual flights

Extensive professional development opportunities

Four-day working week

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (i.e., VIT, QTS, etc.).
• Experience with the Australian/NZ curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 2 students in a multi-national and multicultural setting.
• Commit to long-term tenure at the school.
• Embrace a student-centered model of learning.

Skills

Teaching experience in Australia, New Zealand, England, or Ireland

Student-centered learning

Working with ESL children

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Grade 2 Primary Class Teacher for January 2026

Salary & Benefits:

• Attractive tax free salary starting from 11,500 AED per month and based on qualifications and experience
• Free furnished family accommodation
• Two subsidised school places (Please note the school serves mainly host nationals and may only be suitable for dependent children under the age of 5)
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Free annual flights
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Benefit of a four day (Mon - Thu) working week!

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

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: 1.5‑2 years

Working Hours: 4 day week - Monday to Thursday

Recruitment Criteria

• Australian or NZ curriculum experience preferred; however applicants with strong previous teaching experience can be considered
• 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 (i.e., 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 are 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 considers this as a career‑enhancement opportunity.

Please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information.