Primary Teacher Grade One

Primary Teacher

Location

Al Taawun, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Salary Range and Package Details

AED 10,000–16,500 per month, tax‑free, depending on experience and qualifications. The package also includes a housing allowance, return flights, medical insurance, and tuition fee support for dependants.

Start Date

August 2026

About the School

This is a well‑established, not‑for‑profit international school located on the Sharjah–Dubai border, widely regarded as one of the UAE’s leading institutions and a genuine lighthouse school for education in the region. Founded by the Ruler of Sharjah in conjunction with the State Government of Victoria, Australia, the school was built with a clear purpose: to create a world‑class institution where students can grow, learn and develop in a creative and challenging environment.

At primary level, the school follows the Victorian Curriculum — the Australian state curriculum renowned for its holistic, inquiry‑based approach — complemented by Arabic, Islamic Studies, and UAE Social Studies, reflecting the rich cultural context in which the school sits. The primary years place a strong emphasis on nurturing curiosity, fostering creativity, and building solid academic foundations across literacy, numeracy, and the broader curriculum, whilst ensuring every child feels known, valued, and supported.

The school boasts outstanding facilities across a well‑resourced, modern campus, including science laboratories, computer suites, a STEM lab, dedicated arts spaces, sports facilities, and a swimming pool. Alongside strong academics, there is a genuine commitment to co‑curricular life, with a robust House system, Performing Arts and Music programmes, and a growing emphasis on STEM and innovation running across all year levels.

Who Will Thrive Here

This role will suit a primary educator who brings warmth, energy, and genuine enthusiasm for the early years of a child’s education. You will thrive here if you believe that strong relationships are the foundation of great teaching — and if you are committed to creating a classroom environment where every child feels safe, challenged, and inspired to learn. The school has high expectations of its staff and its students alike, and rewards those who bring professionalism, creativity, and a collaborative spirit. Teachers who value working within a strong community ethos, where academic rigour and student wellbeing are treated as equally important, will find this a deeply fulfilling place to work.

Snapshot of Sharjah

Sharjah is the Cultural Capital of the UAE — an emirate that offers a distinctive combination of tradition, modern infrastructure, and family‑oriented living, with rich cultural institutions, museums, heritage sites, galleries, and festivals woven into everyday life.

The school sits in Al Taawun, a favourite among expats for its strategic location on the Dubai–Sharjah border, its waterfront views over Al Mamzar and Khalid Lakes, and its competitive housing costs. Residents enjoy easy access to retail, dining, and amenities, with Ansar Mall and Sahara Centre close by.

The cost of living in Sharjah is considerably lower than in Dubai — a one‑bedroom apartment can be found for AED 25,000–45,000 per year — and the emirate consistently ranks among the safest cities in the world. Dubai is also easily accessible, broadening your leisure and lifestyle options significantly at weekends.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant subject discipline
• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, Higher Diploma in Education, or equivalent)
• A minimum of two years’ classroom teaching experience at primary level
• Experience teaching the Australian or Victorian Curriculum is advantageous
• Experience working in an international or multicultural school setting is desirable

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum across core and foundation subjects
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Confident use of assessment data to inform planning and monitor pupil progress
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• A nurturing and positive approach to classroom management
• A collaborative and flexible working style in a multicultural setting
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability — essential qualities for any international educator

Safeguarding Skills and Qualities

Safeguarding is central to everything we do at chk Education and to the expectations we hold for all candidates we place. All applicants are expected to demonstrate:

• A genuine and unwavering commitment to child protection and safeguarding best practice
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of safeguarding policies in an international school context
• The ability to create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment
• Sound professional judgement and the confidence to raise concerns promptly and appropriately
• A clear understanding of the particular safeguarding considerations that apply within international and Middle Eastern school settings