English Teacher - Al Ain - January 2026

English Teacher | Leading International School in Al Ain, UAE | January 2026 Start
This well-established international school group—renowned across the UAE for its commitment to academic excellence and holistic development—offers a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where literacy, communication skills, and student wellbeing are central to the school ethos. The group oversees four outstanding campuses across the UAE, consistently recognised among the top 5% of schools nationally, reflecting its dedication to high-quality education and student achievement. The English programme encourages students to develop strong reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of language and literature.
The English Teacher will play a vital role in delivering engaging and challenging lessons across multiple key stages, helping students to enhance their literacy skills, analytical abilities, and appreciation of literature. Facilities include modern classrooms, digital literacy resources, libraries, and collaborative learning spaces to support interactive and differentiated teaching. Beyond lessons, the English Teacher will actively contribute to the school's extracurricular programme, organising writing clubs, debate teams, public speaking events, and literary activities that cultivate confidence, expression, and a strong literary culture across the school.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate and dedicated educator who thrives on inspiring students to achieve their potential while nurturing a love of reading, writing, and communication. Being part of a prestigious school group means opportunities for collaboration, career development, and professional growth across multiple campuses.
Salary & Benefits
**Competitive Tax-Free Salary of 16,000 AED per month
(Approximately $4,355, £3,420, €4,045, C$5,915, A$6,500, NZD7,100, ZAR80,000)
**Housing Allowance or Furnished Accommodation Provided
**Annual Return Flight Ticket Home
**Comprehensive International Health Insurance
**End-of-Service Gratuity (in line with UAE Labour Law)
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, inspiring, and adaptable English educator with the ability to create engaging, inclusive lessons that nurture students of all abilities. Strong classroom management, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative spirit are essential. The successful candidate should demonstrate a passion for literacy and literature, a commitment to developing confident communicators, and the ability to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and self-expression in young people. Experience working in high-performing schools or across multiple campuses will be highly valued.
Educational and Experience (Requirements)
**Bachelor's Degree in English, English Literature, Linguistics, or a related field
**Recognised Teaching Qualification (PGCE, B.Ed, QTS, State Licence, or equivalent)
**Minimum of 2 years' teaching experience
The Opportunity (Life in Al Ain)
Known as the “Garden City of the UAE,” Al Ain offers a calm, family-friendly lifestyle surrounded by stunning landscapes of mountains, oases, and desert dunes. Its proximity to Abu Dhabi makes it an extremely attractive location for educators seeking a balance of career opportunity and lifestyle, with easy access to the capital's modern amenities, cultural institutions, and professional networks. Teachers enjoy a strong sense of community and a slower pace of life compared with Dubai and Abu Dhabi, while still benefiting from modern amenities, shopping centres, and cultural landmarks such as Al Jahili Fort and the Al Ain Oasis.
Al Ain's location makes weekend trips to Dubai or Abu Dhabi easily accessible, while its lower cost of living compared to the larger cities makes it an attractive base for teachers seeking both comfort and savings potential. The city provides an excellent balance of tradition and modernity, with safe neighbourhoods, green parks, and a supportive expatriate network that ensures newcomers settle in quickly. For adventurous spirits, Al Ain also offers access to hiking in the Jebel Hafeet mountains, camel markets, and desert excursions.
This is an excellent opportunity for English educators who wish to join a top-performing school group, inspire students, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding lifestyle in one of the UAE's most welcoming and culturally rich cities.
If you are a passionate English Teacher committed to fostering literacy, communication skills, and a love of literature in young people, we would love to hear from you!
Please email your CV and a brief introduction to Info@InternationalTeachingWorld.com with the subject line English Teacher – Al Ain, UAE (January 2026)
Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience
Bachelor’s Degree in English, English Literature, Linguistics, or a related field
Recognised Teaching Qualification (PGCE, B.Ed, QTS, State Licence, or equivalent)