J18151 - Primary Teachers - Sharjah East Coast UAE - August 2026

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

Job summary

A prestigious international school in the Northern Emirates is seeking experienced primary teachers to join its team in January 2026. Candidates should have experience with the Australian or NZ curriculum and a minimum of two years of teaching experience. The position comes with an attractive tax-free salary, free family accommodation, and a four-day working week. Ideal for those committed to a long-term career enhancement opportunity in an ESL environment.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary starting from 11,500 AED per month

Free furnished family accommodation

Comprehensive medical insurance

Free annual flights

Extensive professional development opportunities

Four-day working week (Mon - Thur)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, will consider less on a case-by-case basis.
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (ie: VIT, QTS, etc).
• Must have a relevant teaching qualification (minimum Bachelor's degree).

Responsibilities

• Embrace a student-centered model of learning.
• Commit to a long-term teaching position.
• Work with a diverse, multicultural student body.

Skills

Experience in Australian or NZ curriculum

Strong previous teaching experience

Ability to work with ESL and Arabic children

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

Primary Teachers – August 2026

Salary & Benefits:

• Attractive tax free salary starting from 11,500 AED per month and based on qualifications and experience
• Free furnished family accommodation
• Two subsidised school places (Please note the school serves mainly host nationals and may only be suitable for dependent children under the age of 5)
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Free annual flights
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Benefit of a four day (Mon - Thur) working week!

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.

Location & Contract

Country: UAE

Emirate: Sharjah

Curriculum: Australian / Inquiry based is preferred. Priority will be given to teachers who have taught in the UAE before.

Location: The new world‑class campuses, located on the picturesque east coast of the United Arab Emirates in Kalba.

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: 1.5–2 years

Working Hours: 4 day week – Monday to Thursday.

Recruitment Criteria

• Australian or NZ curriculum experience preferred however applicants with strong previous teaching experience can be considered
• Bachelor of Education or equivalent
• 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)

About the School

A popular and prestigious international school in the Northern Emirates is seeking experienced teachers to join its expanding team of passionate educators for the next academic year. 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 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.

Please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information.