Whatever stage of your career, there’s no better time to teach abroad.  Live in one of the world’s most vibrant cities in the Middle East and experience what life is like in a different country. 

Make the life-changing move!  Take on an this English Additional Language Teacher role in exciting Abu Dhabi whilst experiencing a new culture and lifestyle.

Overview

An EAL Teacher in Abu Dhabi plays a vital role in supporting students whose first language is not English, helping them develop the linguistic skills necessary to succeed academically and socially in an international school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Language Development: Deliver tailored lessons that build students’ reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English.
• Curriculum Support: Collaborate with subject teachers to adapt materials and ensure accessibility for EAL learners.
• Assessment: Monitor progress through formative and summative assessments, identifying areas for targeted intervention.
• Cultural Integration: Support students in adjusting to a multicultural environment, fostering confidence and inclusion.
• Parental Engagement: Communicate effectively with parents about student progress and strategies for language support at home.

The school

This international school embraces a holistic approach towards educating children and preparing them to become well-educated, critically thinking, morally upright global citizens. The school, administration, teachers and support staff are committed to providing children with an experience that supports their academic, physical and social-emotional growth. Through providing students with a challenging, comprehensive, hands-on learning experience they are prepared for entry into the real world.  The school is also committed to providing children with every opportunity to shine and be beacons for their generation and future generations.

Job highlights

• Deliver engaging lessons that help multilingual learners acquire English proficiency while maintaining confidence in their cultural identity.
• Work closely with subject teachers to adapt curriculum content, ensuring accessibility for students at varying levels of English.
• Foster a welcoming classroom atmosphere that celebrates diversity and encourages participation from all learners.
• Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities in international education and language acquisition strategies.
• Teach in a multicultural setting where students come from diverse backgrounds, enriching both teaching practice and personal experience.
• Play a key part in helping students succeed academically and socially, bridging language barriers in one of the UAE’s leading education hubs.
• Enjoy attractive salary, housing allowance, healthcare, and other benefits typical of international school positions in Abu Dhabi.

The ideal candidate

• BEd Degree with a major in English or a Degree in English with Secondary PGCE
• Proven experience teaching English as an Additional Language in diverse classrooms
• Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to thrive in Abu Dhabi’s multicultural environment, supporting students from varied linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• Works effectively with subject teachers, parents, and school leadership to integrate language support into the wider curriculum and ensure student success.
• Uses creative teaching strategies, differentiated instruction, and modern educational technology to engage learners and accelerate their English language acquisition.
• Having taught in the Gulf Region previously would be to your advantage

Facts & Figures

• Location: Abu Dhabi
• Job type: Contract
• Duration: 2-Years
• Salary range: Tax-free dependant on qualifications & experience
• Benefits: Accommodation allowance, annual airfare allowance, tuition discounts

About ASQ:  The perfect match between international schools and candidates

ASQ International partners with a number of exceptional International schools globally to offer the latest and best selection of educational positions. 

Kindly send your CV to: Emma Momberg or apply directly online at www.asq-international.com.

 We look forward to hearing from you.

If your application has been successful, we will contact you within 5 days.

Please note, even if you are unsuccessful on this occasion, we will keep your details on file in the ASQ Education talent pool, as you could be perfect for one of our future international positions.