J16439 - Secondary English Teacher - Sharjah East Coast UAE - August 2026

Edvectus; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international school in the UAE is seeking a Secondary English Teacher to start in August 2026. This position offers an attractive tax-free salary starting from 11,500 AED per month, free furnished accommodation, and comprehensive medical insurance. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Education or English along with a PGCE. A minimum of two years teaching experience is required, with a preference for those who have taught in the UAE. The school promotes a student-centered learning model and prioritizes a commitment to long-term teaching.

Benefits

Free furnished family accommodation

Medical insurance

Free annual flights

Extensive professional development opportunities

4-day working week (Mon-Thur)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, less considered case-by-case.
• Degree must match teaching subject, preferably Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Teach grades 7 to 12 in a multicultural setting.
• Embrace a student-centered model of learning.
• Work with predominantly ESL and Arabic children.

Skills

Curriculum experience with Australian or NZ

Strong previous teaching experience

Student-centered learning approach

Education

Bachelor of Education or English degree + PGCE or equivalent

Professional teacher registration (e.g., VIT, QTS)

Job description

SECONDARY ENGLISH TEACHER - AUGUST 2026

Grades 7 to 12.

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 - Thur) working week!

Recruitment Criteria

• Australian or NZ curriculum experience preferred; however applicants with strong previous teaching experience can be considered.
• Bachelor of Education or English degree + PGCE or equivalent. Degree must match teaching subject.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience (will consider less on a case‑by‑case basis).
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (e.g., VIT, QTS, etc).
• Applicants must have a relevant teaching qualification. (minimum Bachelor's degree).

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 campus is located on the picturesque east coast of the United Arab Emirates in Kalba.
Location Note: This is a more rural location. You can view more information at Visit Sharjah.

Start Date: August 2026
Contract Length: 2 years
Working Hours: 4‑day week – Monday to Thursday.

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 you 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 consider this as a career enhancement opportunity.

Please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information.