J17695 - Primary Teacher - East Coast Sharjah - January 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 Primary Teacher for Grade 1 starting in January 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience in the Australian curriculum and at least two years of teaching experience. The role offers a tax-free salary, accommodation, flights and medical insurance, along with professional development opportunities. This is a long-term career enhancement opportunity in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

Tax Free Salary

Free Furnished Single and Family Accommodation

Flights and Medical Insurance

Two Free School Places for Dependents

Gratuity Payment at Completion of Contract

Indepth Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience (will consider less on case by case basis).
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (ie: VIT, QTS, etc).

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 1 students with an emphasis on student-centered learning.
• Manage a multicultural classroom with a diverse student body.

Skills

Australian curriculum experience

Teaching students from diverse backgrounds

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or relevant field

Job description

PRIMARY TEACHER NEEDED FOR January 2026

Grade 1

Salary, Benefits and Appealing Features

• Tax Free Salary ranging from AED11500 to AED17000 per month depending on experience
• Free Furnished Single and Family Accommodation in neighbouring Fujairah
• Flights and Medical Insurance for Employee, Spouse and 2 Dependent children
• Two Free School Places for Dependents
• Gratuity Payment at Completion of Contract
• Other Moving Benefits
• A Four Day Week and a Long Weekend Every Weekend
• Indepth Professional Development and Enhanced Promotion Opportunities

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.

Position Details

Country: UAE
Emirate: Sharjah - East Coast
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, located on the picturesque east coast of the United Arab Emirates in Khorfakhan
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: 2 years
Working Hours: 4 day week - Monday to Thursday

Recruitment Criteria

• Australian curriculum experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience (will consider less on case by case basis)
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (ie: 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. 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.

Please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information.