Teacher

WhiteCrow Research; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,458,000 - 2,332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Flight allowance

Health insurance

Education allowance

End-of-service gratuity

Visa and inbound flight on arrival

CPD and leadership allocation

Performance bonus

Job summary

WhiteCrow Research is recruiting specialist teachers and middle leaders for a prestigious Abu Dhabi school. You will teach Art, Computing, ICT, AI, or Business Studies to students aged 11–18 (Grades 5–12) and may step into Head of Department roles.

The role includes CPD with protected timetable time, capped teaching load of 22 lessons weekly, housing and tax-free earnings, and a path toward leadership positions within a supportive international school environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in your specialist subject area — minimum 2:1 (a 2:2 considered with postgraduate qualification).
• 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 — medium of instruction is English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality lessons in your subject to students aged 11–18 (Grades 5–12).
• Contribute to the school’s international pathway, including IGCSE provision in senior grades.
• For Head of Department candidates: lead your subject team and drive curriculum development.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Degree in specialist subject area

BEd or 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.