Primary Teachers

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 an immediate start, offering a competitive salary starting from 11,500 AED per month, free accommodation, and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and annual flights. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Education or equivalent, with at least two years of teaching experience, preferably in the Australian or NZ curriculum. The position is located in Sharjah, requiring a commitment to work with a diverse student body in a student-centered learning approach.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Free furnished family accommodation

Two subsidised school places

Comprehensive medical insurance

Free annual flights

Professional development opportunities

Four-day working week

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience, with consideration for less in exceptional cases.
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (e.g., VIT, QTS, etc.).
• Relevant teaching qualification - minimum Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 2 students following the Australian curriculum.
• Prepare and plan lessons that cater to a multicultural classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching experience in Australia, New Zealand, England, or Ireland

Student-centered learning approach

Ability to work with ESL and largely Arabic children

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

Primary Teacher – Immediate Start

Grade 2 start

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive tax‑free salary starting from 11,500 AED per month, based on qualifications and experience.
• Free furnished family accommodation.
• Two subsidised school places (school serves mainly host nationals, 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 are 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

• Country: UAE
• Emirate: Sharjah
• Curriculum: Australian / Inquiry‑based is preferred. Priority will be given to teachers who have taught in the UAE before.
• Campus: 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.

Employment Details

• Start Date: January 2026.
• Contract Length: 1.5–2 years.
• Working Hours: Four‑day week – Monday to Thursday.

Recruitment Criteria

• Australian or NZ curriculum experience preferred; applicants with strong previous teaching experience can also 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 (e.g., 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 for the next academic year. 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 considers this as a career enhancement opportunity.

Please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information.