Primary Art Teacher (August 2026)

Teaching Abroad Direct; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An acclaimed international school located in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a passionate and inspiring Primary Art Teacher. The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with strong communication skills and proficiency in technology. The school offers a competitive tax-free salary, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, travel allowance, and school placements for dependent children. A positive mindset and commitment to extra-curricular activities are essential.

Benefits

Tax-free salary including housing allowance

Annual travel allowance for self, spouse, and dependents

Medical insurance for self, spouse, and dependents

Visas for family

School places for dependents

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Arts or a related Art Degree.
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is completing the ECT process.
• Excellent understanding of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Engage, motivate and support students.
• Participate in extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Creativity and innovation

Student engagement

Reflective practice

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Arts or related Art Degree

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or ECT process completion

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

RAK Academy

RAK Academy is a family of highly regarded international schools that provide both British and International Baccalaureate curriculum pathways. Our vision is to develop ‘Learning Excellence with a Community Heart’.

By ensuring excellent leadership at all levels throughout our schools we aim to provide our students with a world class education, which is also based on an ethos of sustainability.

RAK Academy Khuzam

Located in the centre of Ras Al Khaimah city, RAK Academy – Khuzam is a large all-through school offering both primary and secondary education from Pre‑K to Grade 12. The primary phase delivers an adapted UK National Curriculum alongside the IB Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), while the secondary phase offers a dual‑pathway model with the UK curriculum and the International Baccalaureate in the Sixth Form. We are accredited by the British Schools Overseas (BSO), benchmarked against leading international British schools and are able to fully deliver the ECT induction to teachers.

The Role

Looking for a positive, driven and inspirational Primary Art Teacher to join the team.

Essential

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Arts or a related Art Degree
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is completing the ECT process
• Have an excellent understanding of teaching and learning
• Be highly proficient in the use of technology to support teaching and learning
• Engage, motivate and support students
• Be a reflective practitioner with the ability to think creatively and innovate
• Be a positive and enthusiastic member of staff and have a growth mindset
• Be willing to be fully involved in extra‑curricular activities
• Have excellent communications skills

Desirable

• Experience of teaching Arts and Design. Experience of using Google suite, e.g., Google classroom
• Trained in UK Curriculum or international Baccalaureate.

The School Offers

• A tax‑free salary inclusive of housing allowance.
• Annual travel allowance for self, spouse and for up to two (2) dependent children aged 18 years and below.
• Medical insurance for self, spouse and for up to two (2) dependent children aged 18 years and below.
• Visas for self, spouse and for up to two (2) dependent children aged 18 years and below.
• School places for up to two (2) dependent children aged 18 years and below.
• Access to our professional development opportunities both internally and externally.

RAK Academy Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must have undergone a child protection screening to receive an offer of employment. You will be required to provide a Police Verification Check from your home country along with attestation of your qualifications and personal documents e.g. Degree, Marriage Certificate etc. The list of checks will be provided to candidates shortlisted for an interview.