J18323 - Early Years Teacher - East Coast of Sharjah (near Fujairah) - August 2026

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

Job summary

A prestigious international school in Sharjah, UAE, seeks an Early Years Teacher for August 2026. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Education and at least two years of teaching experience, preferably in Australia, New Zealand, or the UAE. The role offers a competitive tax-free salary from AED 11,500, free accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and more. The school is committed to long-term career enhancement for teachers in a multicultural setting with predominantly ESL learners.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Free furnished family accommodation

Comprehensive medical insurance

Free annual flights

Two subsidized school places

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, preferably in the UAE.
• Candidates must possess a relevant teaching qualification.
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (e.g., VIT, QTS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in a student-centred model.
• Engage with predominantly ESL and largely Arabic children.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to a multicultural environment.

Skills

Teaching experience in Australia

Teaching experience in New Zealand

Experience with ESL students

Multicultural teaching experience

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

EARLY YEARS TEACHER NEEDED FOR AUGUST 2026

Khorfakhan Sharjah UAE

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.

School Details

• 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 and Khorfakhan
• Location Note: This is a more rural location. https://www.visitsharjah.com/en/regions/east-coast
• Start Date: August 2026
• Contract Length: 2 years
• Working Hours: 4 day week - Monday to Thursday

Recruitment Criteria

• Australian or NZ curriculum experience preferred, will consider UK or Irish experience from a good quality school
• 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 consider this as a career enhancement opportunity.

In‑depth professional development and the chance to work with international students are features that further enhance the attractions of a handsome tax‑free salary starting from AED11500 per month, free furnished family accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, free annual flights, and two subsidized school places. Please note the school serves mainly host nationals, so is only suited to dependent children under the age of 5.

Please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information.