500 Teacher Jobs in Abu Dhabi

What employers ask for

76% of teacher postings in Abu Dhabi ask for a Bachelor's degree and 43% specifically name a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification. Prior teaching experience appears in 53% of postings, safeguarding and child protection in 34%, and 18% reference ADEK approval or eligibility requirements.

• Bachelor's degree (in Education or the teaching subject)

  mentioned in 162 of 212 recent postings · Subject-degree holders are usually asked to pair it with a teaching qualification.

• Prior teaching experience

  mentioned in 113 of 212 recent postings · Often a stated minimum of around two years in the relevant curriculum or age range.

• Commitment to professional development (CPD)

  mentioned in 107 of 212 recent postings · Ongoing training and development is written into half of the postings.

• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

  mentioned in 91 of 212 recent postings · A recognized teaching qualification or license is referenced in 90 postings overall.

• Extra-curricular participation

  mentioned in 79 of 212 recent postings · Contributing to activities beyond the classroom is a standard expectation.

• Safeguarding and child protection

  mentioned in 72 of 212 recent postings · Training and compliance with safeguarding policies.

• English National Curriculum / UK curriculum experience

  mentioned in 65 of 212 recent postings · The most-cited curriculum; American/Massachusetts appears in 55 postings and IB in 25.

• ADEK approval / eligibility

  mentioned in 39 of 212 recent postings · Meeting Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge requirements, including attested qualifications.

From an analysis of 212 recent postings, September 2026.

Teacher Jobs in Abu Dhabi: common questions

How many teacher jobs are open in Abu Dhabi right now?

500 live openings as of the latest crawl, with 209 posted in the last 30 days. Listings are pulled continuously from employer career sites and removed the moment they close, so the count you see is the market, not an archive.

What do teacher jobs in Abu Dhabi pay?

Among the 54 recent postings that disclose pay, the typical range is AED 3,500–17,333/mo, with a median around AED 4,875/mo. UAE salaries are typically quoted per month in dirhams (AED) and are tax-free. Each listing below shows the employer's own figures where disclosed.

Which companies are hiring teachers in Abu Dhabi?

Over the last 30 days the most active employers include Aldar Education, Aldar Academies, GEMS Education, Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi — 57 companies in Abu Dhabi posted at least one opening in that window.

Do employers in Abu Dhabi sponsor work visas?

Employment visas in the UAE are employer-sponsored by default: once you accept an offer, the employer arranges the work permit and residence visa — there is no separate points system to qualify through.

Do teachers in Abu Dhabi need ADEK approval?

39 of 212 recent postings explicitly reference ADEK approval or eligibility requirements, and some state that appointment is made only after ADEK approval. Schools typically expect attested qualifications that meet ADEK criteria, so having documents ready helps.

Which curriculum experience do Abu Dhabi schools ask for?

The UK/English National Curriculum is the most-cited (65 of 212 postings), followed by American or Massachusetts curriculum (55), IB (25), and MOE/Ministry of Education curriculum (24). Matching your curriculum experience to the school type is one of the clearest ways to fit a posting.

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