News: Explore Exciting Overseas Teaching Careers at Ellesmere Muscat, Oman - Sep 11, 2025
<< Back to: Latest News | School Spotlights

Thursday, September 11, 2025School Spotlights

Explore Exciting Overseas Teaching Careers at Ellesmere Muscat, Oman

Ellesmere Muscat, a well-established International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Oman’s capital, invites international educators to consider joining its vibrant and diverse learning community. Located in a growing suburban area just minutes from Muscat’s city center and the coast, the day school offers an appealing combination of accessibility and a relaxed lifestyle.

Serving over 640 students from Kindergarten through Grade 12—86% of whom are Omani—Ellesmere Muscat is proud to offer a bilingual education alongside the full continuum of International Baccalaureate programmes. The school is accredited by the Oman Ministry of Education and authorized by the IB Organization. Its teaching staff represents 17 nationalities, fostering a truly international outlook.

Ellesmere Muscat offers a collaborative, forward-thinking work environment that prioritizes student well-being and teacher development. The school is deeply committed to continuous improvement and values innovation, cultural awareness, and a strong sense of community. Muscat itself is a welcoming and safe city, known for its scenic beauty, rich culture, and high quality of life.

Students benefit from a wide range of after-school activities that encourage creativity, curiosity, and connection. Whether participating in academic enrichment, the arts, or sports, students are supported in exploring new interests and developing confidence. Community service is an integral part of school life, with students actively involved in local initiatives, IB CAS projects, and service learning embedded in classroom experiences.

Ellesmere Muscat welcomes applications from experienced and certified teachers, including married couples with a non-teaching spouse. Candidates must hold an academic degree in the subject they intend to teach. In accordance with Omani regulations, educators must be under the age of 60 to be eligible for a work visa.

The school offers a competitive overseas teaching package that includes a tax-free salary, relocation support, furnished housing for the first year (with a housing stipend option thereafter), free tuition for up to two children, and annual airfare for a family of four. Comprehensive health coverage—excluding the U.S.—is provided, including dental and life insurance. Teachers also receive regular IB-recognized professional development.

To learn more about Ellesmere Muscat, educators can access our profile on the Search Associates database. New candidates can apply for membership by clicking here. Candidates already registered can easily access the school profile directly through their dashboards.

Please note: All information is accurate as of the date of publication and may be subject to change. For the latest updates, please refer to the school’s official profile.


Did You Know…?

Senior Associate Gez Hayden led the first international school authorized to offer all three IB programs in China.