Teaching Staff

  • The Australian International School Sharjah (AIS Sharjah) is seeking to appoint qualified and experienced teachers:

Positions Available in August 2026 & January 2027:

  • • Nursery Teachers (Babies to 36 months)
  • • Primary School Classroom Teacher (Kindergarten to Grade 6)
  • • Secondary School Teacher - All Subjects (Australian Curriculum, QCAA Senior Syllabus)

Who We Are Looking For:

  • • Qualified teaching credentials, with a strong record of exceptional teaching and student outcomes.
  • • Dedication to student wellbeing and social-emotional development.
  • • Skill in integrating ICT for enriched learning experiences.
  • • Willingness to contribute to the extracurricular life of the school.
  • • Teamwork, resilience, and strong organizational skills.
  • • Cultural awareness and openness to new learning experiences.
  • • A growth mindset and adaptability.

Why Join AIS?

  • • 4-Day work week (Monday–Thursday)
  • • Competitive, tax-free salary
  • • Housing: Onsite accommodation or a housing allowance for offsite living
  • • Medical Insurance
  • • Annual Flights: Initial flight to the UAE and annual return flight
  • • Gratuity: End-of-contract bonus
  • • Tuition: Free for children of staff members
  • • Special Leave: Up to five years for Education Queensland permanent employees to return to their positions and region

How To Apply:

  • AIS welcomes expressions of interest from teachers prepared to start in January 2026 or August 2026.
  • Please apply directly to AIS by sending:
  • • A current CV (max 3 pages), including a recent passport-size photo
  • • A cover letter addressed to the Executive Principal, Mr. Steve McLuckie
  • • Three professional referees (name, email, phone), including your current line manager and Principal/Head of School
Submit your application to our HR Manager at priya.somasundaram@ais.ae with the subject line: Registration of Interest – (Position applying for)