Art and Design Teacher UAE
Middle School Art and Design Teacher
Start Date:
August 2026
Curriculum: IB MYP/ Australian
Salary:
Competitive and tax‑free dependent on experience
Contract:
2 years
School Vision:
This school provides a learning community that supports the attainment of excellence. The school strives to produce students who are critical thinkers, confident, reflective and responsible global citizens capable of facing the future with resilience and optimism. This opportunity offers a professional career move in a well‑managed supportive setting and a great lifestyle with low cost of living. The school enjoys excellent facilities offering education to Emirati and international students alike.
Regional Overview:
Sharjah is the cultural capital of the UAE and, with its close proximity to Dubai, offers a unique blend of traditional and cosmopolitan lifestyles. Waking up to blue skies and sea views every morning, living and working in a part of the world that offers just about everything without the hassle of Western living must be an eye‑catching opportunity for someone.
- You will be expected to teach Art and Design to Middle School (Grade 6 to Grade 10) students. Experience with visual arts, design technology, and the interdisciplinary nature of the arts within the IB MYP framework is highly desirable.
- Applicants must be qualified teachers holding degree‑level certification and QTS or equivalent.
- You should have at least 2 years of experience post‑qualification in Australia/New Zealand/UK/Ireland.
- Australian curriculum experience is highly sought after, however teachers with alternative curriculum experience able to evidence excellent teaching practice are also invited to apply.
- Previous international experience is welcomed.
- Previous EAL teaching experience is also highly sought after.
- Monthly tax‑free salary of 12,000 AED up to a maximum of 17,000 AED depending on experience and qualifications (low‑cost‑living locations)
- Accommodation provided
- Annual flights for self and family
- Medical cover for self and family
- Free tuition for first dependent child – discounted rates for further children
- 4‑day only working week benefit!
- Excellent professional development
Qualifications:
- Experience, Teaching
- Skills, Knowledge of subject
- Qualifications, BA Hons (QTS), BEd, PGCE, QTS
- Education, University
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