Schools across the UAE are currently advertising teaching and school-support vacancies in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Sharjah for the 2026–27 academic year. Current opportunities include Primary Teachers, KG/EYFS Teachers, Music Teachers, Physics Teachers, Learning Assistants, librarians and other education roles.
The UAE search page on Tes showed more than 300 school-job results when checked on 9 September 2026, although applicants should remember that Tes is an education recruitment platform rather than the employer itself. Where possible, candidates should also confirm vacancies through the school or education group’s own careers portal.
UAE School Jobs at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Sector | Schools & Education |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Current locations | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and other UAE locations |
| Roles | Teachers, Learning Assistants, librarians and school-support positions |
| Employment types | Full-time permanent and fixed-term roles |
| Main application routes | School/group careers portals and verified education recruitment platforms |
| Date checked | 9 September 2026 |
Current UAE School Vacancies
1. Music Teacher – Beaconhouse Private School, Al Ain
Beaconhouse Private School currently has a Music Teacher vacancy advertised for Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.
The position is listed as full-time and fixed-term, with an immediate start and an application deadline of 29 October 2026. The posting requires a bachelor’s degree related to Music, Arts and Physical Education, at least two years of similar teaching experience and knowledge of the UK curriculum.
The vacancy shown in the UAE Tes search link supplied for this guide is this Beaconhouse Music Teacher position.
View Beaconhouse Music Teacher vacancy on Tes
Beaconhouse also maintains its own general careers page and application portal. The specific Al Ain Music Teacher vacancy was confirmed on Tes during this check; applicants can additionally monitor the employer’s own recruitment channel.
2. Learning Assistant – Librarian, Raha International School
Taaleem currently lists a Learning Assistant – Librarian (Secondary) vacancy for Raha International School Khalifa City Campus in Abu Dhabi.
The vacancy was posted on 9 September 2026 and is classified as an entry-level, full-time opportunity. The official Taaleem listing asks for a bachelor’s degree and relevant classroom experience, with similar-role experience described as desirable.
This position may therefore be particularly relevant to applicants looking beyond classroom-teacher vacancies into school-support and library-related work.
3. Music Teacher – Primary, Dubai
GEMS Education published a Primary Music Teacher vacancy for The Westminster School in Dubai on 9 September 2026.
The full-time role includes planning and teaching primary music lessons, supporting performances and extracurricular music activities, assessing student progress and contributing to the wider school’s music programme. The official listing asks for a recognised teaching qualification and a degree or equivalent qualification in Music, Music Education or a related field.
GEMS Education Official Careers
4. Secondary Physics Teacher – Sharjah
GEMS Cambridge International Private School in Sharjah currently lists a Secondary Physics Teacher position.
The vacancy was posted on 9 September 2026 and is a full-time teaching role. The official posting specifies academic and teaching requirements including qualifications in Physics and relevant teaching experience, with UAE and British curriculum experience preferred.
Candidates should read the complete qualification section before applying because this is not an entry-level teaching vacancy.
5. KG Teacher – Abu Dhabi
GEMS United Indian School in Abu Dhabi is also recruiting a KG Teacher for an immediate September 2026 start.
The vacancy was posted on 8 September 2026 and showed an expiry date of 7 November 2026 when checked. Responsibilities include lesson planning, differentiated teaching, classroom management, assessment and supporting students’ learning and development.
Applicants interested in kindergarten and early-years education can review the vacancy through the official GEMS recruitment portal.
More UAE School Jobs on Tes
The supplied Tes search page currently brings together UAE education vacancies from a wide variety of schools.
Examples visible during the latest check included:
- Music Teacher – Al Ain
- Learning Assistant / Librarian – Abu Dhabi
- Foundation Phase Educator – Dubai
- Secondary Islamic Studies Teacher – UAE
- KS1/EYFS Teacher – Abu Dhabi
- EYFS Teacher – Abu Dhabi
- Director of Physical Education – Abu Dhabi
- Primary teaching positions
- Nursery management opportunities
The search page showed 310 UAE results at the time it was checked. Because vacancies are added and removed frequently, the number may change.
Who Can Apply for UAE School Jobs?
Eligibility depends on the individual vacancy.
For teaching jobs, schools commonly specify a relevant bachelor’s degree, teaching qualification and previous classroom experience. For example, the current Pearl British Academy EYFS vacancy asks for a related bachelor’s degree with PGCE or an equivalent teaching qualification and 1–2 years of English-curriculum classroom experience.
Other positions can have different requirements. Taaleem’s current Learning Assistant–Librarian vacancy, for example, is classified as entry-level and asks for a bachelor’s degree plus relevant classroom experience.
Candidates should therefore avoid assuming that one school’s requirements apply to all UAE education jobs.
How to Apply for UAE School Jobs
Use the application route published on the individual vacancy.
- Open the UAE jobs search or an employer’s official careers portal.
- Select a position matching your qualification and teaching or school-work experience.
- Confirm the UAE city, school and start date.
- Review degree, teaching-qualification and experience requirements.
- Prepare an updated CV relevant to the role.
- Apply using the vacancy’s official Apply or Quick Apply route.
- Save the vacancy title and reference number for future follow-up.
For employers such as GEMS and Taaleem, applicants can use the education group’s official recruitment portal directly. The Raha International School listing on Tes, for example, links its application button to Taaleem’s own careers website.
Application Documents and Safety
General preparation may include:
- Updated CV
- Degree and teaching-qualification details
- Employment-history information
- Relevant teaching certificates
- Professional references where requested
Successful school candidates may later be required to complete safeguarding and background-check procedures. Taaleem’s current vacancy information states that successful applicants are subject to checks including references, qualifications, identification and police checks.
Do not send passport copies or other sensitive documents to random social-media accounts claiming to arrange guaranteed school employment.
Tes itself also advises applicants to fact-check information supplied by advertising schools and verify current visa and work-permit requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are UAE schools hiring teachers now?
Yes. Current vacancies checked on 9 September 2026 include teaching positions in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Sharjah across employers such as GEMS, Beaconhouse and schools under Taaleem.
Are there school jobs other than teaching?
Yes. Current listings include roles such as Learning Assistant – Librarian, while school career portals can also contain administrative and support positions.
Can freshers apply for UAE school jobs?
Some roles are entry-level, but many teaching positions require prior classroom experience. Applicants should check each vacancy individually rather than assuming all school jobs accept freshers.
Where can I find UAE school vacancies?
Candidates can browse the UAE Tes education-job search and also check official careers portals such as GEMS Education and Taaleem.
Is Tes an official school careers website?
No. Tes is an education jobs and recruitment platform used by schools. Where an employer has its own application portal, candidates should verify the vacancy and application route there as well.
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Disclaimer
Job24s is an independent career-information publisher and is not affiliated with Tes, Beaconhouse, GEMS Education, Taaleem or any school or recruitment agency mentioned in this article. Job24s does not collect applications or recruitment fees and cannot guarantee an interview or job offer. Vacancies, deadlines and requirements may change, so applicants should verify current information through the school or employer’s official recruitment channel before applying.