Lower Primary Teacher

chk Education; Sharjah; On-site; AED 112,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Return flights

Medical insurance

Tuition fee support for dependants

Job summary

CHK Education Ltd invites applications for a Lower Primary Teacher in Sharjah, UAE. The role offers a tax-free monthly salary of AED 10,000 to 16,500, housing allowance, return flights, medical insurance, and dependant tuition support. Start date is August 2027, at a school following the Australian (Victorian) Curriculum on Sharjah's east coast.

The school emphasises literacy and numeracy foundations, with a focus on critical thinking and global awareness, in a diverse, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant subject discipline.
• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, Higher Diploma in Education, or equivalent).
• A minimum of two years’ teaching experience.
• Experience teaching the Australian or Victorian Curriculum is advantageous.

Skills

Early years teaching

Differentiated instruction

Literacy instruction

Numeracy instruction

Cross-cultural communication

Collaborative mindset

Safeguarding

Education

Bachelor's in Education

QTS / PGCE

Two years teaching

Australian Curriculum experience

Job description

Lower Primary Teacher

Location

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Salary Range and Package Details

• AED 10,000 to 16,500 per month, tax-free, depending on experience and qualifications
• Housing allowance
• Return flights
• Medical insurance
• Tuition fee support for dependants

Start Date

August 2027

About the School

Imagine teaching where the mountains meet the sea. Our client is a welcoming international school on the east coast of the emirate of Sharjah, built around a simple belief: every child deserves to be known, challenged and celebrated.
The school follows the Australian (Victorian) Curriculum, a framework respected internationally for its clear learning progressions and high expectations for every student. It gives teachers a well-structured foundation in English, mathematics and science, alongside the humanities, the arts, health and physical education, languages, and design and digital technologies.
The curriculum also develops the capabilities children need to thrive in a changing world: critical and creative thinking, ethical understanding, intercultural understanding, and personal and social capability. In the lower primary years, this means building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy while nurturing confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.
The school community is international, bringing together families and staff from a range of cultural backgrounds. It is a setting where teachers can share ideas with colleagues, continue to develop professionally and see the difference they make to children’s lives every day.
For a teacher who wants to grow their career in a supportive, forward-looking school while experiencing life on the UAE’s scenic east coast, this is an exciting opportunity.

Snapshot of Sharjah

Sharjah is the third-largest emirate in the UAE and is widely celebrated as its cultural heart. It combines rich heritage, a thriving arts scene and a strong sense of community, making it a popular choice for teachers and families.
Our client’s school is on Sharjah’s east coast, a scenic stretch of the emirate on the Gulf of Oman, with the Hajar Mountains rising behind it.

• Culture and heritage: Sharjah has been named Cultural Capital of the Arab World, Capital of Islamic Culture and UNESCO World Book Capital. It is home to many museums, the Sharjah Art Foundation, the Sharjah Biennial and the Sharjah International Book Fair.
• Beaches and nature: On the east coast you can enjoy clear waters, sandy beaches, snorkelling, hiking, mountain viewpoints, wadis and dams, all within easy reach of home.
• Family life: Parks, waterfront promenades, community events and a wide choice of cafés and restaurants make it easy to settle in and build a social life.
• Value for money: Housing and everyday living costs are generally more affordable than in neighbouring Dubai, which helps your tax-free salary go further.
• Easy to explore: Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the Northern Emirates are reachable by road, and the UAE’s international airports make it simple to travel home or explore Asia, Africa and Europe during school holidays.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant subject discipline
• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, Higher Diploma in Education, or equivalent)
• A minimum of two years’ teaching experience
• Experience teaching the Australian or Victorian Curriculum is advantageous

Essential Skills

• A genuine passion for early years and lower primary education, and for nurturing curious, confident learners
• Strong classroom practice, with the ability to plan engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of every child
• Excellent literacy and numeracy teaching skills
• Warm, positive communication with students, parents and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds
• A collaborative, reflective approach and a commitment to ongoing professional growth
• Adaptability, enthusiasm and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school
• A firm commitment to safeguarding and child protection

chk Education utilises safer recruitment procedures to ensure compliance with child protection requirements in all employment processes. The policies for safer recruitment are aligned with best practice and the International Taskforce for Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject, but not limited to, various background and security checks including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.