J17949 - Middle School Art & Design Teacher - Sharjah UAE - August 2026

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

Job summary

A popular international school in the UAE is seeking a Middle School Art & Design Teacher to join its team starting August 2026. The role requires experience with multicultural students and a commitment to a student-centred approach. Candidates should have at least two years of post-qualification experience, preferably in the Australian/NZ curriculum or IB/MYP. The school offers a competitive salary, free accommodation, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Monthly tax-free salary from 11,000 AED

Free furnished accommodation

Comprehensive medical insurance

Free annual flights

Two subsidised school places

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience post-qualification.
• Experience in Australian or NZ curriculum or IB/MYP background preferred.
• Registration as a professional teacher is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach Middle School Art & Design and some Upper Primary subjects.
• Embrace a student-centred model of learning.
• Work with a multicultural student body, primarily ESL and Arabic children.

Skills

Inquiry-based teaching

Commitment to multicultural settings

Student-centred learning

Education

Bachelor of Education

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Middle School Art & Design Teacher needed in Sharjah (near Dubai) for August 2026. The role also includes some Upper Primary teaching.

Salary & Benefits

• Monthly tax‑free salary from 11,000 AED per month upwards, depending on experience and qualifications (possible coordinator allowance if applicable).
• Free furnished accommodation.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Free annual flights.
• Two subsidised school places (note the school serves mainly host nationals and is suited to dependent children under 5).
• Excellent professional development.

Employment Details

• 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‑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 into Middle school in 2025 and you’ll be joining during the 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 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.

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 Education in subject with PGCE (if PGCE 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 (e.g., 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.