J17959 - Primary Teachers - UAE - August 2026 (inc in person events)

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

Job summary

An international school group in the UAE is seeking qualified primary teachers for grades 1 to 6 for the upcoming academic year. We offer a tax-free salary, accommodation, and various benefits. Candidates must have a degree in their teaching subject and a valid teaching license, along with ESL experience. This unique school blends US standards with IB philosophy, providing a culturally rich teaching environment.

Benefits

Monthly tax-free salary of AED 15,300

Utility and baggage allowances

International medical insurance

Annual airfare provided

End of service gratuity

Local bus transportation

Two free places for dependent children

Furnished accommodation provided

Qualifications

• At least two years post-qualifying experience.
• Must be able to work in a cultural 100% ESL environment.
• IB and American curriculum experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong content knowledge.
• Engage students effectively in learning.
• Utilize data to drive instruction.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Assessment literacy

Instructional strategies

Technological proficiency

Education

Degree in teaching subject

Valid teaching license

Job description

PRIMARY TEACHERS NEEDED IN THE UAE - AUGUST 2026

All grades from 1 to 6. Even if you cannot make one of the recruitment fairs, submit your CV quickly with a preferred location and we will manage your application.

Interview Details

• In person interviews in Dublin in mid February 2026.
• In person interviews in Abu Dhabi and across the Northern Emirates in mid to late January.
• Your chances for interview selection are better if you are flexible on location preference across the UAE.
• Your interview location will match a potential job location and employment offers will be extended on the spot for the recommended candidates.

Location: Multiple across the UAE. This KG to Grade 12 private English medium international school group is looking for a selection of early years, primary and secondary teachers to join them for the next academic year.

Requirements

• Degree in your teaching subject or age range.
• Valid teaching license.
• Clean police clearance / criminal record check.
• At least two years post qualifying experience due to Ministry regulations.
• You must be able and willing to work in a cultural 100% ESL learning environment.
• IB and American curriculum experience (common core preferred) is also valued.

Teachers should be able to demonstrate a strong academic background in content knowledge, be collaborative and collegial, value the use of data to drive instruction, be assessment literate, be skilled at differentiating and engaging students, be able to utilise effective instructional strategies and be technologically proficient. It is important to note that this is not a western expatriate schools and many students are local from the UAE.

Combining the US core standards curriculum with a delivery through the philosophy of IB without the scope and sequence, the school blends the best of both worlds of a traditional American approach and a more student centred perspective. They offer IB world school status retaining the American element so students can graduate with a US diploma and if they meet with the criteria and IB diploma too. Advanced Placement course are also available. Not all schools offer IB.

The School Offers

• Monthly tax free salary of AED 15,300.
• Allowances for utility bills and excess baggage.
• International medical insurance is provided.
• Annual airfares (for employee only).
• End of service gratuity.
• Local bus transportation.
• Two free places for dependent children.
• Accommodation is provided as part of the employment package; it is furnished and single occupancy.

If you believe that this opportunity matches the ideals of your overseas teaching aspirations, then please do not hesitate to contact your local Edvectus advisor today. We look forward to hearing from you.