Primary Teachers - Sharjah East Coast UAE - August 2026

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

Job summary

A prestigious international school in Sharjah, UAE, is looking for experienced Primary Teachers to start in January 2026. The role offers an attractive tax-free salary starting from 11,500 AED per month, along with free accommodation, medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should ideally have experience in the Australian or New Zealand curriculum and must hold a relevant teaching qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity for teachers ready for a long-term commitment in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Free furnished family accommodation

Comprehensive medical insurance

Free annual flights

Extensive professional development opportunities

Four-day working week

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience, with less considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (VIT, QTS, etc.).
• Relevant teaching qualification (minimum Bachelor's degree).

Responsibilities

• Join an expanding team of passionate educators for the next academic year.
• Work in a multi-national and multicultural setting.
• Commit to long-term teaching opportunities.

Skills

Teaching experience in Australia, New Zealand, England, or Ireland

Experience in UAE educational environment

Student-centered model of learning

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Job description

Primary Teachers - August 2026

Salary & Benefits:

1. Attractive tax free salary starting from 11,500 AED per month and based on qualifications and experience
2. Free furnished family accommodation
3. Two subsidised school places (Please note the school serves mainly host nationals and may only be suitable for dependent children under the age of 5)
4. Comprehensive medical insurance
5. Free annual flights
6. Extensive professional development opportunities
7. Benefit of a four day (Mon - Thur) working week!

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
Curriculum: Australian /Inquiry based is preferred. Priority will be given to teachers who have taught in the UAE before.
Location: The new world-class campuses, located on the picturesque east coast of the United Arab Emirates in Kalba
Location Note: This is a more rural location. Look at the website https://www.visitsharjah.com/en/regions/east-coast

Start Date: January 2026

Contract Length: 1.5-2 years

Working Hours: 4 day week - Monday to Thursday

Recruitment Criteria:

• Australian or NZ curriculum experience preferred however applicants with strong previous teaching experience can be considered
• Bachelor of Education or equivalent
• 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)

A popular and prestigious international school in the Northern Emirates is seeking experienced teachers to join its expanding team of passionate educators for the next academic year. 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 maybe 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.