J16607 - Middle School Science Teacher - Sharjah UAE - August 2026

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

Job summary

An international school in Sharjah is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher starting August 2026. The ideal candidate has experience in Chemistry and Biology, embraces a student-centered teaching approach, and is prepared to be part of a developing team. Competitive salary, furnished accommodation, and comprehensive benefits are included. This role is particularly suitable for teachers interested in a long-term career enhancement opportunity.

Benefits

Monthly tax-free salary starting from 11,000 AED

Free furnished accommodation

Comprehensive Medical insurance

Free annual flights

Two subsidised school places

Excellent professional development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-qualification teaching experience.
• Experience with Australian or NZ curriculum or IB/MYP is preferred.
• Prepared to be part of a developing school team.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science at Middle School level with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning.
• Work with a multicultural student population.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Student-centered approach

Chemistry knowledge

Biology knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science or Maths Education

PGCE or similar teaching qualification

Job description

Middle School Science Teacher needed in Sharjah (near to Dubai)-August 2026

Strength in Chemistry and Biology.

Salary & Benefits

1. Monthly tax free salary from 11,000 AED per month upwards depending on experience and qualifications (Possible coordinator allowance if applicable)
2. Free furnished accommodation
3. Comprehensive Medical insurance
4. Free annual flights
5. Two subsidised school places (NOTE the school serves mainly host nationals, so is only suited to dependent children under the age of 5.)
6. Excellent professional development

Country: UAE
Emirate: Sharjah
School Type: Primary / Co-educational / 80% Local Students
Curriculum: Australian / Inquiry / MYP
Location: Outskirts of Sharjah City
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Length: 2 years
Working Hours: 4 day week - Monday to Thursday

A popular and prestigious international school group in the Northern Emirates is seeking experienced teachers to join its expanding team of passionate educators for the next academic year for its latest state of the art campus. The school is expanding in to Middle school in 2025 and so you'll be joining during an important first year set up stage. If you have at least two years post qualifying experience and embrace a student centred model of learning and happy to work with predominantly ESL and largely Arabic children in a setting that is distinctly multi-national and multicultural then this maybe the opportunity for you. The school needs teachers that are committed for the long term and consider this as a career enhancement opportunity.

Recruitment Criteria

• Australian or NZ curriculum experience or IB/MYP background ideal (Those without IB experience may be considered but should promote an inquiry based student centred approach to their teaching) - UAE IB background would be ideal
• Bachelor of Science or Maths Education or Science or Maths Degree with PGCE (If one is the major degree the other subject must have at least one course on the transcript)
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience post qualification
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (ie: VIT, QTS, etc)
• Applicants must be prepared to be part of a developing team - school is looking for self reliant individuals happy to 'roll up their sleeves' and be part of an exciting new journey

Please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information.