Teacher

Whitecrow Research; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 784,000 - 1,306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Annual flight allowance

Health insurance

Education allowance

End-of-service gratuity

Visa and arrival housing

CPD with protected timetable time

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

WhiteCrow Research is recruiting specialist and leadership teachers for a prestigious Abu Dhabi school. Roles cover Art, Computing, ICT, AI and Business Studies, with opportunities to grow into Head of Department.

In a tax-free package with housing allowance (AED 5,000–8,000/mo), annual flight coverage, health insurance for dependents, and education allowances, you will teach 11–18 year olds and contribute to IGCSE pathways. CPD is fully funded and leadership time is protected.

Qualifications

• Native or highly fluent English; medium of instruction is English.
• Minimum 3 years of classroom experience in your subject.
• For HOD roles: demonstrable leadership experience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons across Grades 5–12.
• Contribute to the school's international pathway, including IGCSE provision.
• For Head of Department: lead a subject team and drive curriculum development.
• Collaborate across departments on interdisciplinary projects and whole-school initiatives.
• Participate in CPD programmes and support colleague development.
• Maintain strong parent communication and engagement.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership experience

Curriculum delivery

Education

Degree in specialist subject (min 2:1)

BEd or subject degree + PGCE

SACE registration

Job description

Specialist & Leadership Teachers — Abu Dhabi, UAE

Posted by WhiteCrow Research · Recruiting on behalf of a prestigious school in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Teach in the UAE · Tax-free salary · In-person interviews in Cape Town and Johannesburg, September 2026

We are recruiting a range of specialist teachers and middle leaders on behalf of a well-funded, government-backed school in Abu Dhabi. If you teach Art, Computing, ICT, Artificial Intelligence or Business Studies — or if you are ready to step into a Head of Department role — we want to hear from you.

Why this opportunity stands out

• Tax-free including housing, with significant increments based on experience. Middle leaders receive an additional monthly leadership stipend.
• Tax-free earnings — no personal income tax in the UAE.
• Housing allowance of AED 5,000–8,000 per month, paid separately on top of salary and set by family status.
• Annual flight allowance covering you, a spouse and up to two school-age children.
• Health insurance, extending to dependents.
• Education allowance of AED 27,000 per child per year (max two children).
• End-of-service gratuity under UAE law.
• Visa, Emirates ID, inbound flight and two weeks' serviced four-star accommodation on arrival — all arranged and paid by the school.
• Fully funded CPD with protected timetable time — circa 20 to 25 hours a year, plus a dedicated leadership allocation for middle leaders.
• Teaching load capped at 22 lessons of 45 minutes a week. Class sizes under 24.
• Monday to Friday week.
• Annual performance bonus of 78%–150% of one month's salary, based on your rating.

The role

The school is recruiting across a range of specialist subjects and is particularly keen to hear from teachers ready to grow into leadership. Whether you are a creative Art teacher, a Computing specialist with a flair for AI, an ICT practitioner, or an experienced educator ready to lead a department, there is a role being built for you.

• Subjects in scope: Art, Computing, Information Technology (ICT), Artificial Intelligence, Business Studies and Inclusion.
• Deliver high-quality lessons in your subject, engaging students aged 11 to 18 across Grades 5 to 12.
• Contribute to the school's growing international pathway, including IGCSE provision in senior grades.
• For Head of Department candidates: lead your subject team, drive curriculum development, manage department performance and represent your subject at senior leadership level.
• Collaborate across departments on interdisciplinary projects and whole-school initiatives.
• Participate in the school's CPD programme and contribute to the professional development of colleagues.
• Maintain strong parent communication and engagement.

What you must bring

• Degree in your specialist subject area or a closely related field — minimum 2:1 (a 2:2 is considered where a postgraduate qualification has been achieved).
• Professional teaching qualification — BEd or subject degree plus PGCE.
• Current SACE registration.
• Minimum 3 years of classroom experience in your subject.
• Native or highly fluent English — the medium of instruction is English and verbal communication clarity is essential.
• For HOD roles: demonstrable experience of leading a team, managing curriculum delivery and driving student outcomes.

Advantageous

• Experience teaching a British curriculum, IB or other recognised international curriculum (Cambridge, IEB). Other international curricula considered.
• IGCSE or A-Level teaching experience in your subject.
• Prior experience working in the UAE, GCC or an international school environment.
• For Computing and ICT: experience integrating AI tools, coding platforms or digital design into classroom delivery.
• For Art: a portfolio of your own practice and experience of exhibition or project-based learning.

Safeguarding: Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, police clearance, qualification attestation and administrative clearances.