About this role
About the School
Established in 2014, our client has been very well received within the local community and is quickly expanding to a full K-12 school. They offer an American curriculum program within the framework of traditional Islamic values, catering primarily to Emirati students. The school is committed to providing every student with the opportunity to achieve educational success.
They follow the U.S. Common Core Curriculum for English and Math, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Virginia Curriculum for all other subjects. This is complemented with full provision for lessons in Arabic, Islamic Studies (for Muslim students), and UAE Social Studies to meet local education requirements.
The school offers a well-rounded range of facilities including libraries, computer suites, gymnasium, art rooms, science laboratories, media rooms, sports field, and audio & video recording studios.
Our client is looking for teachers who want a challenge and want to develop themselves as educators. They need teachers with strong classroom management skills and determination to support students who need extra help.
Located in Abu Dhabi near the International Airport (approximately 30 minutes from Abu Dhabi city beach). Faculty housing is provided about 20 minutes away with free optional transportation.
- Type of school: Private English Medium School
- Age of students: Grades K-12
- Curriculum: American
- About the Contract
- Contract: 3 years, renewable
- Schedule: Monday - Friday
- Salary: 12,000 - 14,000 AED per month (based on experience and credentials)
- Annual airfare provided for teacher (not dependents)
- Housing: Furnished studio apartment provided OR 50,000 AED annual housing allowance
- Leave: Minimum 8 weeks paid annual leave plus all national holidays
- End of service bonus: Approximately 1 month salary per year worked
- Work visa provided with UAE fees covered for employee
- Health insurance provided (note: coverage takes 1+ month to activate - travel insurance strongly recommended)
- Tuition benefit: Free for first child, 50% discount for second child
About You
- Kindergarten and Primary teachers must hold a Bachelor of Education
- Middle and High School teachers must hold a Bachelor's degree in the subject being taught, or a Bachelor of Education with a specialization in that subject
- Experience teaching American curriculum required
- International teaching experience strongly preferred
- Minimum 2 years teaching experience in the subject matching your qualification (reference letter required)
- Must be under 60 years old due to visa requirements
About Private School in Abu Dhabi, UAE
An established, co-educational private school in Abu Dhabi offering an American-curriculum education from Kindergarten (KG1) through Grade 12. It is a large international K-12 school, fully accredited by Cognia, that combines international standards with the UAE's cultural values and puts equal weight on academic and extracurricular excellence in a safe learning environment.
Teaching Nomad recruits for this school directly. The full school profile, including its name and location, is shared with shortlisted candidates at introduction.