Secondary English Teacher - 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 is seeking a Secondary English Teacher to join their team starting August 2026. The role involves teaching English for grades 7 to 12, focusing on a student-centered approach, and catering to a diverse student body. The offer includes a tax-free salary starting from 11,500 AED per month, free furnished accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and professional development opportunities. Candidates with teaching experience in Australia, New Zealand, England, or Ireland are preferred, along with relevant teaching qualifications.

Benefits

Free furnished family accommodation

Comprehensive medical insurance

Free annual flights

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in Australia, New Zealand, England, or Ireland preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience can be considered case by case.
• Registration as a professional teacher (e.g. VIT, QTS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach grades 7 to 12 English in a student-centered environment.
• Adapt curriculum to meet the needs of predominantly ESL learners.
• Participate in professional development and team planning.

Skills

Curriculum design

Classroom management

ESL teaching

Education

Bachelor of Education or English degree + PGCE or equivalent

Job description

SECONDARY ENGLISH TEACHER - AUGUST 2026

Grades 7 to 12

Salary & Benefits:

• Attractive tax‑free salary starting from 11,500 AED per month, based on qualifications and experience
• Free furnished family accommodation
• Two subsidised school places (the school serves mainly host nationals and may only be suitable for dependent children under the age of 5)
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Free annual flights
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Benefit of a four day (Mon‑Thu) working week

The school 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 (a more rural setting).
See https://www.visitsharjah.com/en/regions/east-coast

Start Date: August 2026
Contract Length: 2 years
Working Hours: 4‑day week – Monday to Thursday

Recruitment Criteria:

• Australian or NZ curriculum experience preferred; applicants with strong previous teaching experience can also be considered
• Bachelor of Education or English degree + PGCE or equivalent – degree must match the teaching subject
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience (less may be considered case by case)
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (e.g. 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 are happy to work with predominantly ESL and largely Arabic children in a multi‑national, multicultural setting, then this may be the opportunity for you. The school needs teachers who are committed for the long term and consider this as a career‑enhancement opportunity.

Please contact your Edvectus consultant for more information.