Job Title
Science & STEM Teacher – Primary and Lower Secondary (Including AI, Coding & Robotics)
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary and Package Details
A competitive tax-free monthly salary commensurate with experience and qualifications – up to 18,000 AED.
The package also includes:
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- UAE residence visa
- End-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE labour law
Start Date
August 2026
About the School
This is a genuinely distinctive opportunity to join a premium international micro-school in Dubai — a boutique learning environment that is redefining what personalised education can look like. Serving approximately 30–50 students across micro-classrooms of just five to six children, this school is designed for families who want something more ambitious, more individualised, and more future-focused than traditional schooling can offer.
The curriculum is broadly aligned with UK Science standards across primary and lower secondary years, but the philosophy here goes well beyond textbooks. Science is brought to life through experiments, inquiry-based projects, engineering challenges, demonstrations and real-world application. STEM — including age-appropriate AI concepts, coding, robotics and design thinking — is woven throughout the programme, giving students a genuinely forward-thinking education that prepares them for the world ahead.
What Sort of Teacher Will Thrive Here
This role is not for the faint-hearted — and that is precisely what makes it so exciting. You will thrive here if you are a creative, curious and deeply committed educator who finds the constraints of traditional schooling frustrating. Teachers who are energised by small groups, love the freedom to innovate, and can move confidently between scientific rigour and hands-on exploration will find this environment extraordinarily rewarding. If you have ever wanted to teach the way you truly believe children learn best, this may be the role you have been waiting for.
About Dubai
Dubai is one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in the world, and one of the most popular destinations for international educators. With a tax-free salary, year-round sunshine, world-class infrastructure and an incredibly diverse expatriate community, the quality of life on offer is genuinely exceptional. From stunning desert landscapes and pristine beaches to world-renowned restaurants, cultural attractions and unbeatable travel connections, Dubai offers a lifestyle that is hard to match anywhere else in the world. It is a safe, modern and exciting city that welcomes international professionals and their families with open arms.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Science, Engineering, Technology or a related field
- Minimum of five years’ experience teaching Science and/or STEM to primary and/or lower secondary students
- Teaching certification preferred
Essential Skills
- Strong command of spoken and written English
- Solid knowledge of primary and lower secondary Science, ideally with familiarity with UK curriculum standards
- Proven ability to teach through hands-on experiments, inquiry, investigation and real-world application rather than textbook-led instruction
- Demonstrated experience or strong interest in STEM education, including coding, robotics, engineering design and age-appropriate AI concepts
- Ability to differentiate instruction effectively for students aged 6–14 across a range of abilities and learning styles
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with both children and adults
- Creative, innovative and solutions-focused mindset
- Openness to learning and implementing pioneering teaching methodologies
- Highly organised, flexible and adaptable with a commitment to lifelong professional development
- Professional presence suited to a premium education environment
Safeguarding Skills and Qualities Required for International Teachers The safety and wellbeing of every child is non-negotiable, and we expect every teacher we place to share this commitment fully. Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities in an international school context
- The ability to recognise and respond appropriately to concerns about a child’s welfare
- Sound professional judgement, integrity and the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries at all times
- A proactive and vigilant approach to creating safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments
- Commitment to upholding and following all school health, safety and safeguarding policies
All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks including references, proof of qualifications, identification verification and police checks, including overseas checks where applicable.
Who We Are – chk Education
chk Education is a leading boutique search firm specialising in connecting exceptional educators with outstanding international schools around the world. We take a personalised, consultative approach — investing the time to understand both our candidates and our client schools in depth to ensure every placement is the right one. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of safer recruitment practice, in full alignment with best practice and the International Taskforce for Child Protection.
How to Apply Interested candidates should send their CV to: rachael@chkeducation.com
If this particular role is not quite right for you but you are exploring international teaching opportunities, please do reach out to Rachael directly with your preferences and she will be happy to discuss what else may be available.
Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that in some countries where our client schools operate, upper age restrictions may apply in relation to visa and work permit eligibility. If you have any questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to ask.
chk Education utilises safer recruitment procedures to ensure compliance with child protection requirements in all employment processes. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
