Food Science Teacher

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

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Food Science Secondary Teacher for a position starting in August 2026 in the UAE. The role offers a tax-free salary from AED 11,500 to AED 17,000 per month, free accommodation, and extensive benefits including flights and medical insurance for family members. Preferred candidates will have Australian curriculum experience and a relevant Bachelor's degree. This position is ideal for teachers who are committed to working in a multicultural environment and where ESL support is prevalent. The contract is for 2 years, with a 4-day working week.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Free furnished accommodation

Flights and medical insurance

Two free school places for dependents

Gratuity payment at completion of contract

Four-day workweek

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, with consideration for less on a case-by-case basis.
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (i.e., VIT, QTS, etc.).
• Experience in the UAE educational environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Teach Food Science to secondary students in a multicultural setting.
• Embrace a student-centered model of learning.
• Commitment to long-term teaching in the UAE.

Skills

Australian curriculum experience

Teaching experience

Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Education

Relevant teaching qualification (Bachelor's degree)

Job description

FOOD SCIENCE SECONDARY TEACHER FOR AUGUST 2026

Food Science/Woodwork/DT

Benefits and Features

• Tax Free Salary ranging from AED11500 to AED17000 per month depending on experience
• Free Furnished Single and Family Accommodation in neighbouring Fujairah
• Flights and Medical Insurance for Employee, Spouse and 2 Dependent children
• Two Free School Places for Dependents
• Gratuity Payment at Completion of Contract
• Other Moving Benefits
• A Four Day Week and a Long Weekend Every Weekend
• Indepth Professional Development and Enhanced Promotion Opportunities

Recruitment Criteria

• Australian curriculum experience preferred
• 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)

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.

Country: UAE

Emirate: Sharjah - East Coast

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

Location: The new world-class campus, located on the picturesque east coast of the United Arab Emirates in Khorfakhan

Location Note: This is a more rural location. Look at the website https://www.visitsharjah.com/en/regions/east-coast

Start Date: August 2026

Contract Length: 2 years

Working Hours: 4 day week - Monday to Thursday

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.