Entry level
Primary Teacher
Newly qualified primary teacher (PGCE) with a year teaching Year 3 in a British curriculum school in Dubai. Warm, organised and data-aware.
Health & education
Teacher CV for UAE jobs
UAE schools hire by curriculum (British, American, IB, Indian, MoE). A teaching qualification and the UAE Teacher Licensing System matter.
Pick a starting point
Three example CVs written for the UAE. Pick the one closest to your level, then replace every line with your own facts. The people and employers are fictional.
Experienced
Mathematics Teacher
Mathematics teacher with eight years teaching CBSE grades 9–12 in India and the UAE, with strong board results and a record of lifting weaker students.
Senior / lead
Head of Science
Head of science with thirteen years in IB and American curriculum schools, leading a department of 12 and contributing to an ADEK "Outstanding" rating.
Words UAE employers search for
Use the ones that are true for you, in the same wording as the job ad.
- Curriculum (British / American / IB / CBSE)
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Differentiation
- Assessment for learning
- Teaching licence (TLS)
- Safeguarding
- Parent communication
- EdTech (Google Classroom, Teams)
- KHDA / ADEK inspections
- Student progress data
- Extracurricular activities
Licences and certificates
- Teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed, or equivalent)
- UAE Teacher Licence (TLS) or in progress
- Safeguarding / child protection certificate
Tips
- Put curriculum, subject and year groups in the headline.
- Show results: grade improvements, inspection ratings.
- Mention KHDA or ADEK inspection experience.
Questions
How long should a teacher CV be in the UAE?
One page for up to about five years of experience, two pages if you have more. Put your most recent job first.
Which template is best for a teacher CV?
For online applications, pick an ATS-safe single-column layout such as Classic, Editorial or Gulf Formal. For emailing a hiring manager, a designed layout can look sharper.
What should a teacher include on a UAE CV?
Teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed, or equivalent)