August 2026 Jobs  

The UAE Ministry of Education (formerly Emirates School Establishment)  hires hundreds of expatriate teachers to work in state schools across the United Arab Emirates, mostly in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.  Working in a state school system gives you the financial benefits of teaching abroad with the stability of working for the state sector. The UAE is a stable and welcoming country and an amazing, multicultural stepping stone to a great international teaching career.

Edvectus has been selected as a preferred supplier to the MOE. There is no fee to work with us, and you get our great support all the way through the process from application to interview to departure.

Subjects and Levels Needed

  • Cycle 2 (grades 5-8)
    • English Specialist teachers
    • Mathematics Specialist Teachers (Female only for Girl’s schools),
    • Science Specialist teachers
  • Cycle 3 (grades 9-12)
    • English Specialist Teachers
    • Mathematics Specialist Teachers (Female only for Girl’s schools),
    • Science Specialist Teachers

Salary and benefits:

  • Salary of 16,000-21,000 AED per month (US$4300-5700 per month), tax-free.
  • Health insurance (UAE-wide)
  • Flights and medical for the teacher, spouse and up to 3 children under the age of 18 at beginning and end of service*
  • Note: the salary is inclusive of housing allowance, and school fees are the responsibility of the teacher.

*Teachers with current UAE residency do not receive flights for self, spouse or family. 

Opportunity description:

When you apply through Edvectus, you will benefit from our support and guidance during the application and interview process, which includes webinars that will give you all the information you need at each stage, with opportunities to ask questions of our consultants who have lived and worked in the UAE, and who have worked with hundreds of teachers successfully placed at the MOE. The webinars are hugely beneficial to your chance of successfully landing a job with the MOE and are therefore attendance is required.

In our webinars you will:

  • Receive briefings on what to expect at each step (assessment, interview, offer, relocation etc)
  • Get valuable tips to help you pass each stage
  • Learn what, how and when to prepare for each stage
  • Learn about the culture, context and expectations of these unique jobs
  • Get all your questions answered so you can confidently approach each assessment and interview.
I had an outstanding experience working with Renette throughout my UAE employment process. She guided me with professionalism, clarity, and genuine kindness from start to finish. Even when there were delays, she consistently communicated and kept me updated, which gave me real peace of mind. Renette was always patient, responsive, and highly supportive — she made a complicated process feel effortless. Highly recommended!

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Important notes

These are state schools serving Emirati students and parents. Because of the size and the required flexibility of such a large, Emirate-wide programme, teachers will not know the exact location of their schools before arrival, but as you make your own living arrangements, you can choose where you rent and live after arrival.  If you have a spouse already in the UAE or with a valid employment contract from the UAE, every effort will be made to place you as close as possible to your/your spouse’s residence.

Teachers, once their residency has been processed, and then they can sponsor visas for their spouse and children per UAE law, but note that visa costs, school tuition fees, flights, and medical expenses for them are the responsibility of the teacher.

The first language of Emirati children is Arabic, so teachers must be skilled and prepared to teach children for whom English is not the first language.  Good relationship building and positive behaviour management skills are also essential.

General requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree related to teaching subject with a good /very good grade point average
  • Teacher training, such as a B’Ed, PGCE, QTS, or US Teacher certification, is required for Kindergarten and Primary positions.
  • Under age 50 at the start of contract for Cycle 2 and 3, Under 45 at the start of contract for Cycle 1
  • 2 years of relevant post-qualification teaching experience using the medium of English at the time of interview++
  • Complete fluency in English. If not holding a passport from a country where English is the sole/main language, IELTS testing is required.
  • Ability to provide the required documentation during the process**

++ This means you must have completed university graduation and teacher training no later than  December 2023**Documentation required during the application and visa process:

Initial application:

If successful, to initiate and process the visa:

  • Passport copy
  • Birth Certificate
  • Qualifications – Teaching certificates, Bachelor’s degree and above (either Master’s or PHD if applicable), which must later be attested during the visa process.
  • Transcripts for all degrees (Bachelor’s and above)
  • Police clearance, which clearly shows you are not barred from working with children
  • If in the UAE already, copies of your residency visa and Emirates ID
  • Experience letters to support experience related to your teaching subject.
  • Attested degree, transcript, and, if appropriate, marriage certificate
  • IELTS certificate for non-native English speakers at the application for English, Kindergarten, Primary, and Business teachers, and within 6 months of joining for all other subjects. English teachers must be 7 Academic/7.5 General. All others 6 Academic/6.5 General.

Why apply through Edvectus?

Edvectus has an excellent track record of matching teachers to jobs and supporting them through the interview and application processes. We have an office in the UAE, and our worldwide recruitment offices are staffed by internationally experienced ex-teachers.

We give our candidates the relevant information they need to have a successful interview and to navigate the MOE process. We have a free online learning portal with information about curricula, interview tips, relocation information, and discounts for important services such as document attestation.

Teachers can apply directly or through another agency, but only those who apply through Edvectus can access our services. Our services are paid for by the MOE, and there is no cost to the teacher for applying through Edvectus.