Secondary Science 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 the United Arab Emirates is looking for a Secondary Science Teacher starting August 2026. The role offers an attractive tax-free salary starting from 11,500 AED per month, comprehensive benefits, and a four-day working week. Candidates should possess relevant teaching qualifications and experience, particularly in the Australian or NZ curriculum, and must be willing to work in a multicultural environment with predominantly ESL and Arabic children. This is an excellent opportunity for those committed to a long-term teaching career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Free furnished family accommodation

Two subsidised school places

Comprehensive medical insurance

Free annual flights

Extensive professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience (consider less on case by case basis).
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (ie: VIT, QTS, etc).
• Applicants must have a relevant teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Join an expanding team of passionate educators.
• Embrace a student-centred model of learning.
• Work in a multicultural setting.

Skills

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

Experience working with ESL and Arabic children

Education

Bachelor of Education or Maths degree + PGCE or equivalent

Job description

SECONDARY SCIENCE TEACHER - AUGUST 2026

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive tax free salary starting from 11,500 AED per month and based on qualifications and experience
• Free furnished family accommodation
• 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)
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Free annual flights
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• 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: August 2026
Contract Length: 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 Maths degree + PGCE or equivalent. Degree must match teaching subject.
• 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.