Upper Primary Teacher

CHK Education Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 190,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

chk Education in Dubai seeks an experienced Upper Primary Teacher to join its team for January 2027. The role focuses on English literacy, mathematics, humanities and science, with small class sizes and a personalised approach.

You will work closely with colleagues and parents, set clear learning objectives for every student, and support students across Years 6–7. A bachelor’s degree in Education and a recognised teaching qualification are required, with at least five years of classroom

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or a relevant discipline.
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• At least 5 years of classroom teaching experience in Upper Primary.
• Strong competency in English literacy and mathematics instruction.
• Confidence teaching humanities/social studies and core science concepts.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Teach English literacy, mathematics, humanities/social studies and science to Upper Primary students.
• Maintain small class sizes and personalised learning plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate with parents to share learning objectives and progress.

Skills

Upper Primary teaching

English literacy

Mathematics instruction

Humanities & social studies

Science concepts

Classroom management

Small-group / personalized learning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or relevant discipline

Recognised teaching qualification

Minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience (Upper Primary)

Strong competency in English/literacy and mathematics

Excellent written and spoken English

Job description

Job Title

Upper Primary Teacher

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Salary Range and Package Details

• Salary: AED 17,000 – 22,000 per month, tax-free, depending on experience and qualifications
• Medical insurance
• UAE employment visa where required
• End-of-service benefits
• Paid school holidays in accordance with the employment package

Start Date

January 2027

About the School

chk Education is supporting a micro-school in Dubai as it seeks to appoint an Upper Primary Teacher to join its team in January 2027.
The school offers a personalised approach to education, with small class sizes and teaching adapted to each student’s strengths and areas for development. In Upper Primary, the curriculum focuses on English and literacy, mathematics, humanities and science. Mathematics is taught conceptually, building number sense, reasoning and problem-solving alongside procedural fluency.
Teachers work closely with colleagues and parents, with clear learning objectives for every student. This role suits an experienced Upper Primary teacher who enjoys small-group teaching and supporting students across different ages and levels, including into Years 7-8.

Snapshot of Dubai

Dubai is a global city, home to people from more than 200 nationalities, with a large community of international educators, making it easy to build a social network and settle in.
Salaries in the UAE are tax-free, which makes it easier to save and travel. Your package includes medical insurance, visa support where required and end-of-service benefits.
Outside school, Dubai offers sunshine for much of the year, with pleasant winters that are ideal for the beach, outdoor dining, hiking and desert trips. The city is known for landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Marina, and offers a wide choice of shopping, restaurants, parks and events throughout the year. It is widely regarded as one of the safest cities in the world, with high-quality healthcare, modern infrastructure and a good public transport network. Its international airport also makes it easy to travel to Asia and Europe during your holidays.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or a relevant academic discipline
• A recognised teaching qualification
• A minimum of 5 years’ classroom teaching experience, with substantial experience teaching Upper Primary students
• Strong competency in English/literacy and mathematics instruction
• Confidence teaching humanities/social studies and core science concepts
• Excellent written and spoken English

Essential Skills

• Strong Upper Primary generalist, confident teaching English language arts, mathematics, humanities/social studies and science concepts
• Strong English and literacy fundamentals, including explicit instruction in writing, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and reading comprehension
• Confidence teaching mathematics conceptually; experience with Singapore Math or another mastery-based approach is a significant advantage
• The ability to teach students across different ages and levels of readiness, with experience supporting students into Years 7-8 particularly valuable
• Experience of small-group and personalised learning, identifying individual strengths and gaps and adapting instruction accordingly
• Strong classroom management, organisation and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with clear communication with colleagues and parents and openness to feedback

chk Education utilises safer recruitment procedures to ensure compliance with child protection requirements in all employment processes. The policies for safer recruitment are aligned with best practice and the International Taskforce for Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject, but not limited to, various background and security checks, including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.