Primary Teacher – Aug 2026 – Sharjah, UAE

anzuk Education; Sharjah; On-site; AED 123,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Housing options – furnished apartment or allowance

Annual flight allowance

Health insurance

4-day working week (Monday to Thursday)

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

An international education provider is seeking a Primary Teacher to join a school in Sharjah, UAE, starting August 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching students aged 6 to 12 through the Australian curriculum. Key responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, fostering an inclusive environment, and assessing student progress. The ideal teacher should hold relevant qualifications and have at least 2 years of teaching experience. A tax-free salary, housing options, and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification teaching experience at the relevant age range.
• Experience with the Australian Curriculum is advantageous yet not essential.
• Previous international teaching experience, particularly in the Middle East is an advantage.
• Experience with the Australian Curriculum is advantageous but not essential.
• Previous international teaching experience, particularly in the Middle East, would be an advantage.
• Dynamic and creative approach to teaching and motivating students.
• Flexibility and resilience to work in a fast-growing, team-based school.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Victorian (Australian) curriculum.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student participation and wellbeing.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership to ensure student success.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and the wider school community, demonstrating cultural sensitivity.

Skills

Dynamic and creative teaching

Cultural sensitivity

Flexibility and resilience

Education

Bachelor’s/postgraduate studies in education

Tools

Teaching license from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, UK, US or Canada

Job description

Primary Teacher – Aug 2026 – Sharjah, UAE

Primary Teacher required for an international school in Sharjah, UAE, starting August 2026.

Location: Sharjah, UAE
Region: Middle East
Start Date: August 2026
Curriculum: Australian (Victoria)
Length of Contract: 2 years (renewable)

The School

This school is part of an international group with several campuses across the emirate of Sharjah in the UAE. The group is a leading international education provider in the UAE, educating students from over 80 nationalities. It offers the Australian (Victorian) curriculum to 4000+ students and is the largest provider of the Victorian F-10 curriculum outside Australia. The group is committed to academic excellence, innovative teaching methods, and a nurturing environment that empowers students to reach their full potential; it aims to prepare students for success in a changing global landscape.

The Location

Sharjah is the cultural capital of the UAE. The school is located on the east coast of Sharjah, in an area primed for rapid development. Staff may live in nearby Fujairah, with coastal living a short distance from the campus. The East Coast offers rugged mountains, beaches, and mangrove forests, with Dubai about an hour and a half away.

The Role

You will teach a Primary grade class (ages 6 to 12; exact age range of class to be confirmed) through the Australian curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Victorian (Australian) curriculum
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student participation and wellbeing
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback
• Collaborate with colleagues and school leadership to ensure student success
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and the wider school community, demonstrating cultural sensitivity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s / postgraduate studies in education or relevant teaching subject
• Valid teaching licence/ current teaching registration from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, UK, US or Canada (e.g. VIT, QTS)
• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification teaching experience at the relevant age range
• Experience with the Australian Curriculum is advantageous but not essential
• Previous international teaching experience, particularly in the Middle East, would be an advantage
• Dynamic and creative approach to teaching and motivating students
• Flexibility and resilience to work in a fast-growing, team-based school
• Tax-free salary on a scale linked to teaching experience
• End of service gratuity
• Housing options – furnished apartment or allowance
• Annual flight allowance to the point of origin
• Health insurance
• 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday)
• Opportunities for professional development
• 2-year contract with renewal options

About ANZUK Education

ANZUK Education has supported educators since 2004. We are able to fully support schools and educators by finding the right educator, right place, right time. Our International Schools Team is dedicated to ensuring equity in education for students by connecting great teachers to schools that truly value them.

Next steps

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