Middle School Art & Design Teacher - Sharjah UAE - August 2026

Edvectus Ltd; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational consultancy is seeking a Middle School Art & Design Teacher for an international school in Sharjah, UAE. The role offers a competitive tax-free salary starting from 11,000 AED per month, free accommodation, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have prior experience with the Australian curriculum or IB/MYP programs and be ready to contribute to a new educational journey. The position requires at least two years of post-qualification teaching experience and a commitment to enriching student learning in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Free furnished accommodation

Comprehensive medical insurance

Free annual flights

Two subsidised school places

Excellent professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience post qualification.
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (i.e., VIT, QTS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and educational materials.
• Promote student engagement and inquiry-based learning.
• Collaborate with team members in a multicultural environment.

Skills

Australian or NZ curriculum experience

IB/MYP background

Student centered approach

Education

Bachelor Education in subject with PGCE

Job description

Middle School Art & Design Teacher in Sharjah (near Dubai)

Start Date: August 2026

Contract Length: 2 years

Working Hours: 4 day week - Monday to Thursday

Salary & Benefits

• Monthly tax free salary from 11,000 AED per month upwards depending on experience and qualifications (Possible coordinator allowance if applicable)
• Free furnished accommodation
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Free annual flights
• Two subsidised school places (NOTE the school serves mainly host nationals, so is only suited to dependent children under the age of 5.)
• Excellent professional development

School Details

Country: UAE

Emirate: Sharjah

School Type: Primary / Co-educational / 80% Local Students

Curriculum: Australian / Inquiry / MYP

Location: Outskirts of Sharjah City

Recruitment Criteria

• Australian or NZ curriculum experience or IB/MYP background ideal (Those without IB experience may be considered but should promote an inquiry based student centred approach to their teaching) - UAE IB background would be ideal
• Bachelor Education in subject with PGCE (If one is the major degree the other subject must have at least one course on the transcript)
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience post qualification
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (ie: VIT, QTS, etc)
• Applicants must be prepared to be part of a developing team - school is looking for self reliant individuals happy to 'roll up their sleeves' and be part of an exciting new journey

Additional Information

A popular and prestigious international school group in the Northern Emirates is seeking experienced teachers to join its expanding team of passionate educators for the next academic year for its latest state of the art campus. The school is expanding in to Middle school in 2025 and so you'll be joining during an important first year set up stage. 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 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.