About This Role
Yas School is currently seeking to recruit a high-performing Lead Teacher (Literacy) to join our team in August 2026 for the AY 2026-2027 or sooner if possible.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a flagship government school in Abu Dhabi with the mission of blending Emirati cultural values with modern global standards to create an exceptional educational experience for our students. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about upholding our school’s values while embracing the rich culture and heritage of the UAE. At Yas School, we deliver the Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum and have a special focus on inclusive education, enrichment and preparing future ready learners. Founded in 2015, we are the largest single-campus K-12 government school educating 1750+ girls and boys on our extensive campus.
We are seeking a proven practitioner, with expertise in UK or US curricula, and ideally experience with the UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum.
As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for leading whole-school and/or cycle specific initiatives within the following areas aligned to your area of expertise: instructional leadership, curriculum development, monitoring and assessment, professional development, communication and integration of technology.
The successful candidate should:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Post Graduate Diploma in Education
• Master’s Degree in Education/Educational Leadership or a related field is an advantage
• Proficiency in English (demonstrated by a minimum IELTS score of 6 or equivalent)
• Bilingual skills (English & Arabic) are highly desirable
• UAE Certified Teaching License/ equivalent, or working towards attainment
• At least 4 years of classroom teaching experience
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an academic middle leadership role
• Proven experience in formal or informal leadership focused on improving student achievement
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 31st May 2026 but applications will be reviewed as they are received and Yas School reserves the right to make an earlier appointment.
Note: Applicants are requested to read the attached job description.
Please ensure you upload your updated CV and recent passport photograph when applying for this position.
If you have any questions about this position, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at careers@yas-school.ae.
Attached documents
• Job Description Lead Teacher (Literacy)