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Primary Head of Music | Sharjah English School (Aug 27)

Sharjah English School

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates · Full Time · Music Education

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This role is suited to UK trained Teachers with recent experience in British curriculum schools.

Applicants must have a strong understanding of Primary Head of Music and a proven track record within a British educational context.

The School:

Sharjah English School (SES) is a small, inclusive, non-for-profit school, occupying a spacious and attractive campus in close proximity to Dubai. We are a well-established co-educational school offering the National Curriculum to 1100 children from Foundation through to A Level. As well as serving the local British expatriate community, the school has students from many other nationalities. We are a British School Overseas and British Schools of the Middle East accredited school. Sharjah English School provides an outstanding learning environment which encourages curiosity, ignites imagination and develops independence. We are committed to providing the very best learning experiences through positive and supportive relationships.

The Role: Primary Head of Music

For August 2027 we are seeking a passionate Head of Music to join our Primary team. Someone who has a expert knowledge and a track record of innovative teaching across the Primary years and has an understanding of high quality teaching a learning strategies suited to all age ranges.

Personal Specifications:

● Qualified teacher with a minimum of two years teaching experience

● Proficient ICT user

● Awareness of innovative thinking and practice in education

● An in-depth and up to date knowledge of the English National Curriculum.

● A strong personal presence and high level interpersonal skills

● Excellent understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and practices

The successful candidate must have the following:

● A B.Ed or BA degree in a core subject with PGCE/ QTS.

● Proven track record in fostering a caring and supportive atmosphere.

● Be a passionate educator dedicated to the well-being, social and academic progress of each student.

● Experience which will make a significant contribution to the wider life of the school.

If you wish to work in a school which supports and values its teachers and is described by its students as "friendly", "fair" and "diverse", we would like to hear from you.

Application Process

All candidates are required to upload a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter outlining the competencies required to support their application. Applicants must also complete and upload the SES application form as attached with the advert.

We offer a competitive tax-free salary and overseas benefits where applicable as well as a professionally stimulating and supportive working environment along with opportunities for promotion and development.

Steps:

• Complete your Schrole profile

• Enter Reference contact details in the reference section of your profile

• Upload CV and supporting documents to your schrole profile on the document section.

• Attach your SES application form to the Job post upload link

Early applications would be most appreciated. SES reserves the right to make an early appointment should a successful candidate emerge from the process.

Sharjah English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. A UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

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United Arab Emirates Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-08-20

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Opportunity and Market

United Arab Emirates has 3 linked active ArtistPro listings. National population supplies scale, but it does not establish city-level demand. [1]

Career Outlook

The national unemployment indicator provides broad context only. Occupation- and city-specific demand was unavailable from a validated jurisdictional dataset, so Career Opportunity and Career Safety scores are omitted. [3]

Compensation

GDP per capita is included solely as national economic context. It is not a salary-equivalency or purchasing-power calculation, and the listing’s currency, taxes, pension and contract terms must be verified. [2]

Housing and Cost of Living

Validated city-level housing and rent data were unavailable in this automated run. Candidates should use official or regulated local housing sources and avoid treating national economic indicators as rent estimates.

Commute

Validated city-level commute and transportation-cost data were unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, transit availability and commuting rules with the employer before relocating.

Community Snapshot

United Arab Emirates national population and economic indicators provide country context; they do not support neighborhood-level claims about safety, culture or community fit. [1] [2]

Local Economy

The national unemployment and GDP-per-capita indicators describe the broader economy, not the city or employer. [3] [2]

Relocation Considerations

Work authorization, healthcare eligibility and tax obligations are jurisdiction-specific and can determine whether the role is viable. Use the official linked resources and confirm sponsorship directly with the employer. [4] [5] [6]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A job offer does not itself prove visa eligibility, sponsorship, healthcare access or net take-home pay. Confirm all four before paying relocation costs. [4] [5] [6]

Methodology

This report uses World Bank national indicators and official jurisdictional resources. City-level figures and scores are omitted where authoritative data were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  2. World Bank — effective 2024; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  3. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  4. United Arab Emirates government — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  5. United Arab Emirates government — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.
  6. United Arab Emirates government — effective 2026-08-20; retrieved 2026-08-20.