Head of Arts, Design and Technology – Aug 2026 – Sharjah, UAE

ANZUK Education; Sharjah; On-site; AED 183,621 - 257,069; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

End of service gratuity

Housing options

Annual flight allowance

Health insurance

4-day working week

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

anzuk Education seeks a Head of Arts, Design and Technology for an international school in Sharjah, UAE, starting in August 2026. The successful candidate will have a Bachelors or Post-graduate studies in education, valid teaching licence, and at least 2 years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include leading curriculum planning and assessment, fostering a positive classroom environment, and maintaining strong relationships with students and parents. Benefits include a tax-free salary, housing options, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification teaching experience at relevant age range.
• Experience with the Australian curriculum is advantageous but not essential.
• Dynamic and creative approach to teaching and motivating students.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum planning and assessment as Head of Department.
• Deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Australian curriculum.
• Maintain high standards of teaching and support other teachers.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Planning

Cultural Sensitivity

Team Collaboration

Student Well-being

Education

Bachelors/Post-graduate studies in education/relevant teaching subject

Valid teaching licence/current teaching registration

Job description

Overview

Head of Arts, Design and Technology required for August 2026 at an excellent international school in Sharjah, UAE.

Role

As Head of Department for Arts, Design and Technology, you will be leading the delivery of your subject across the Secondary School with strong academic leadership, as well as undertaking a teaching load.

Key Responsibilities

• As Head of Department, responsible for curriculum planning, assessment and moderation, maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, and supporting and mentoring other teachers.
• Promoting conceptual understanding and student achievement across the department.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Australian curriculum.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student participation and enjoyment with a strong focus on student well-being.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and the wider school community, demonstrating cultural sensitivity.

Requirements

• Bachelors / Post-graduate studies in education / relevant teaching subject.
• Valid teaching licence/ current teaching registration preferably from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, UK, US or Canada (e.g. VIT, QTS).
• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification teaching experience at relevant age range.
• Experience with the Australian curriculum is advantageous but not essential.
• Previous international teaching experience, particularly within the Middle East context, would be an advantage.
• Dynamic and creative approach to teaching and motivating students.
• Flexibility and resilience required to work in a team at fast growing schools.
• Tax-free salary paid on a scale linked to teaching experience
• End of service gratuity
• Housing options – furnished apartment or allowance (financial contribution)
• Annual flight allowance to the point of origin
• Health insurance
• 4-day working week Monday to Thursday
• Opportunities for professional development
• 2 year contract with renewal options

Benefits

• Tax-free salary paid on a scale linked to teaching experience
• End of service gratuity
• Housing options – furnished apartment or allowance (financial contribution)
• Annual flight allowance to the point of origin
• Health insurance
• 4-day working week Monday to Thursday
• Opportunities for professional development

About ANZUK Education

ANZUK Education has supported educators since 2004. We’re able to fully support schools and educators by finding the right educator, right place, right time. Our International Schools Team is dedicated to ensuring equity in education for students by connecting great teachers to schools that truly value them.

Next steps

Please click to apply, or contact the international team directly via email at [e-mail] with an updated CV to discuss the role, school and location in more detail. We are here to help guide and support you with your next international career move. Apply now!