Job description

KG Early Years Teachers – Abu Dhabi, 2025

Curriculum: Bilingual, adapted UAE and US

Experience: 2 years teaching experience

Salary: Tax free and dependent on experience

Contract: 3 years (reviewed annually)

School vision/Ethos:

Teachanywhere is delighted to have been selected as a preferred partner of Emirates School Establishment (ESE) a government state programme launched in 2016 to develop the education sector in the UAE. ESE hires hundreds of expatriate teachers each year to teach in state schools across the country to support its aims to nurture the development of the future leaders in one of the fastest growing knowledge economies in the world.

ESE has a rolling hiring intake throughout the year with a focus on hiring in August and January starts. We are currently keen to hear from applicants who wish to be considered for a January 2025 start. You may also wish to register your interest for our August 2025 longlist.

Applicants must go through an interview process that includes an initial online assessment followed by a virtual interview which will include a short planned lesson demonstration.

Please note due to UAE laws – applicants for Early years and Elementary roles must be female.

Location Overview:

Opportunities exist across the UAE in Abu Dhabi predominantly however opportunities may also exist in the more Northern Emirates (Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah for example). The UAE is a hugely welcoming country and offers something for everyone from big city lights to coastal gems. You will have an opportunity to highlight a certain location of favour but in a project of this size some flexibility may be required.

Requirements:

• A degree related to the subject you teach
• Applicants for KG and Primary should have a formal teaching qualification (B’Ed, PGCE, US Certification etc)
• Additional Masters degree is welcomed but not essential
• 2 years recent full time teaching experience in a classroom teaching in the medium of English (Your years of experience are calculated from the dates on your degree NOT transcripts)
• Strong behavioural management skills
• Previous experience of students where English is not their first language is highly desirable
• Culturally sensitive
• Excellent skills in communication, flexibility and adaptability
• Previous international experience desirable but not essential

Package:

• Tax free salary of 16-21,000 AED per month based on qualifications and location of offer. Please note accommodation allowance is incorporated in to this salary
• Flights at start and end of contract for applicant (Benefit may/may not extend to dependents – please discuss with your Teachanywhere consultant)
• Health insurance (UAE) for applicant (Benefit may/may not extend to dependents – please discuss with your Teachanywhere consultant)