Primary Teachers - Middle East

Free Travel, Housing Allowance & Tax-Free Salary - Middle East *

Are you an enthusiastic Primary Teacher looking for your next exciting adventure? We work with international schools in the Middle East, and are always looking for experienced Class Teachers to fill our exciting teaching roles.

As a Primary Teacher working in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Saudi Arabia, you can combine your love of teaching with state-of-the-art schools in stunning surroundings and year-round sunshine.

Whether you’re feeling disillusioned in your current role, looking for a new challenge, a change of scene or just a fresh approach to education, working as a Primary Teacher in the Middle East is an easier transition than you might think. With free travel, housing allowance and a competitive package with tax-free salary, teaching in the Middle East comes with fantastic benefits and could be just what you’re looking for.

You will need to have a passion for teaching KS1/KS2-equivalent pupils with a desire to motivate children to reach their full potential. You must be able to plan, prepare and deliver exciting and innovative lessons, with strong classroom management and a caring, nurturing approach.

You will ideally have a minimum of 3 years' teaching experience and thorough knowledge of best practices and educational guidelines. You will be an excellent communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with a multinational teaching team. You must also have strong moral values and be keen to combine international standards with Middle Eastern values and traditions.

We place teachers on a permanent, long-term and short-term basis, so if you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to bring the classroom to life, get in touch to see how we can help.

Benefits:

Great package with tax-free salary
Free travel
Accommodation allowance
Health insurance
Outstanding international schools with great facilities
Year-round sunshine
A dedicated consultant to support your journey.

Skills and requirements:

PGCE with QTS or bachelor’s degree in Education (or other teaching qualification)
Ideally a minimum 3 years' experience teaching
Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and educational guidelines
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-national teaching team
A well-organised, committed and energetic teacher
DBS on the Update service (or willing to apply).

Teaching in the Middle East could be just the adventure you're waiting for, so if you feel you have the relevant skills, experience and passion, we would love to hear from you. (Please note that Saudi Arabia does have an age restriction of 55 due to eligibility to obtain a visa).

At Red Lester we specialise in supporting international schools to find the right teachers within the primary, secondary, FE and SEN sectors. We offer teachers the opportunity to work in exciting locations, supporting them from initial application right through to starting their new role and settling into life overseas