J18065 - Secondary English Teacher - Abu Dhabi UAE - August 2026

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

Job summary

A leading international school in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Secondary English Teacher for August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a degree in English, a valid teaching license, and at least two years of experience. This role offers a competitive package including a tax-free salary of AED 15,300 per month, furnished accommodation, and international medical insurance. Join a well-established school utilizing a unique blend of US common core and IB curriculum for a fulfilling teaching experience in the UAE.

Benefits

Furnished apartment near school

Yearly flights

Utility allowance

International medical insurance

Medical insurance for spouse + 2 children

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of post-qualifying teaching experience.
• Experience in an American Curriculum (Common Core) is highly valued.
• IELTS score of 7.0 required if English is not the mother tongue.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to KG to Grade 12 students using US common core and IB curriculum.
• Employ effective instructional strategies to engage students.
• Utilize data-driven instruction to improve student outcomes.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Differentiating instruction

Engagement strategies

Technological proficiency

Education

Degree in English

Valid teaching license

Job description

SECONDARY ENGLISH TEACHER NEEDED IN UAE - AUGUST 2026

INTERVIEWS WILL ONLY TAKE PLACE FROM JANUARY 2026 AND ONLY ONLINE.

• AED 15300 / month tax free
• Furnished apartment near to school
• Flights yearly
• Utility allowance
• International medical insurance
• Medical insurance for spouse + 2 dependent children
• Great Abu Dhabi mainland location
• Degree in English + teacher qualification + 2 years of experience needed

This KG to Grade 12 Private English medium international school group is looking for dedicated teachers to join them for the next academic year. The school is well established and uses a US common core curriculum overlaid with the IB, allowing teachers to access amazing professional development and learning opportunities. This is a stable school that has been rated as VERY GOOD by the government inspectors. It's an excellent opportunity for teachers to enjoy a great learning environment and a fabulous, safe Middle East location.

Requirements

• Degree in your teaching subject
• 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
• American Curriculum experience (common core preferred) is also valued
• If not English mother tongue must have IELTS 7.0

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 of text books and regular testing and a more student centred perspective. The ultimate goal is to eventually attain 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.