Secondary Chemistry/ ICT Teacher - August 2026

About the school

Al Ain English Speaking School (AAESS) is one of the oldest schools in Al Ain, established in 1979. It is an all-through school with over 2200 students aged 3 to 19 and continues to grow. The spacious campus offers excellent facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, floodlit tennis courts, a 566-seat auditorium, food preparation and nutrition kitchen, automotive garage, TV and radio production studio, and two Apple Mac suites.

AAESS delivers the British Curriculum, with students taking iGCSE, AS and A Levels. Sixth Form leavers secure places at prestigious universities worldwide. The school was the first in Al Ain to receive the British Schools Overseas Award and holds a Very Good inspection rating. It also holds the Silver Carnegie Mental Health Award. AAESS is part of Cognita, a global network of more than 100 schools across 16 countries serving over 85,000 students.

The role

AAESS seeks a Secondary Chemistry/ICT Teacher to join the team from August 2026. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, innovative and high-quality Chemistry or ICT lessons to students following the British National Curriculum. The post is full-time and permanent.

Requirements

• Enthusiastic and consistently strong practitioner with sound knowledge of Chemistry or ICT education
• Experience teaching the British National Curriculum
• Strong subject knowledge in Chemistry or ICT and digital technologies
• Ability to promote a well-organised, safe and inspiring learning environment
• Positive approach to teaching and learning with commitment to continuous professional development
• Effective communicator with students, parents and colleagues

Benefits & package

• Attractive and competitive tax-free salary
• Four-and-a-half-day working week with full-time salary
• High-quality furnished accommodation
• Generous medical insurance
• Annual return flights to home country
• Visa costs and end-of-service gratuity
• Middle management opportunities may be available for suitable candidates

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob. Only fully completed applications will be processed. To support the application, please include a current, up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Al Ain English Speaking School and Cognita are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, employment checks and satisfactory reference checks.