Teaching Staff - Australian International School Sharjah

About the role

AIS Dubai is looking for qualified and experienced teachers to join its growing team, with positions available in January 2027 and August 2027. The advertised posts are nursery teachers (babies to 36 months), primary classroom teachers (kindergarten to grade 6) and secondary school teachers covering all subjects on the Australian Curriculum and QCAA Senior Syllabus.

Required profile

• Recognised teaching qualifications and a strong record of delivering excellent student outcomes
• Commitment to student wellbeing and social-emotional development
• Ability to integrate ICT into teaching and learning
• Willingness to contribute to the school's extracurricular life
• Strong teamwork, resilience and organisational skills
• Cultural awareness and openness to diverse ideas and learning
• Growth mindset and adaptability in a dynamic school environment

What we offer

• 4.5-day work week (Monday to Thursday and half day on Friday)
• Competitive, tax-free salary
• Offsite housing allowance or school accommodation
• Medical insurance
• Annual flights: initial flight to the UAE and an annual return flight
• End-of-service gratuity
• Tuition fee discount for staff children
• Special leave available for Education Queensland permanent employees (up to 5 years)

Applications are open to teachers available to start in August 2026 or January 2027. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and applicants must be 62 years of age or younger due to UAE government regulations. Applications are sent by email to the HR officer with the subject line "Application - (Position Title)", including a CV (maximum 3 pages) with a recent passport-sized photograph, a cover letter addressed to the Executive Principal, and three professional referees with their contact details.