Four ways to be part of TEM
Explore is open to everyone with no sign-up. A free Community account adds the forum and jobs. Membership unlocks the full library, member pricing and professional support.
Discover
The public-facing level of TEM. No sign-up required — selected articles and guides, the podcast and other public content.
No sign-up required
Browse public contentBelong
Free account. Registered users get limited community and forum access, jobs and selected features and events.
Know. Connect. Grow.
The main paid membership. Unlocks the full Member resource library plus community, event, marketplace, professional support and member benefits.
Expert support when you need it.
The premium level of support and access. Launching December 2026.
What each level includes
| Benefit | TEM ExploreFree | TEM CommunityFree | TEM MemberAED 365.00 / year | TEM PlusAED 720.00 / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge & resources | ||||
| Selected articles & guidesExpert insights and practical guidance for navigating UAE education successfully. | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| PodcastEngaging conversations, expert insights and real stories from UAE education. | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Full practical guide libraryComprehensive practical guidance covering working and living within UAE education. | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| "What Do I Do Now?" step-by-step guidesClear step-by-step support when you're unsure what to do next. | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Downloadable templates/checklistsReady-to-use templates and checklists saving you valuable time and stress. | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Monthly UAE Educator BriefingEssential monthly updates affecting educators working and living in UAE. | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Community | ||||
| Community forumConnect, ask questions, share experiences and support fellow UAE educators. | Not included | ✓ Limited | ✓ Full | ✓ Full |
| Events & learning | ||||
| Social meet-upsMeet fellow educators, make connections and build friendships beyond school. | Non-notification | Pay per event | Member pricing | Priority/free selected events |
| WebinarsLearn from experts through informative, relevant and interactive online sessions. | Not included | Selected/pay | ✓ Member access | ✓ Priority access |
| CPD eventsDevelop professionally through relevant, engaging learning designed for UAE educators. | Not included | Pay | Discounted | Enhanced discount/selected included |
| Priority event bookingSecure your place at popular TEM events before general booking. | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Member benefits | ||||
| Member discountsExclusive member savings on useful services, events, products and experiences. | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Professional support | ||||
| Lawyer Q&AsGet general employment-law questions answered by qualified UAE legal professionals. | Not included | Not included | ✓ Group/Q&A | Included |
| Individual lawyer consultationAccess confidential one-to-one guidance from a qualified UAE employment lawyer. | Not included | Not included | Discounted rate | ✓ Included allowance |
In development
Jobs · Classifieds/marketplace · Recommended professional directory · Ask-an-Expert sessions · Premium support/signposting — these are part of the membership structure and will open to the tiers shown above as they launch.
Membership questions
Do I need an account to read anything?
No. TEM Explore is the public level: selected articles and guides, every podcast episode and other public content are open with no sign-up at all.
What does a free TEM Community account add?
A free account adds limited community forum access, the jobs board and selected features and events.
What does TEM Member include?
TEM Member is AED 365 a year and unlocks the full practical guide library, the “What Do I Do Now?” step-by-step guides, downloadable templates and checklists, the Monthly UAE Educator Briefing, member discounts, member pricing on events and webinars, marketplace listings, the full professional directory and discounted legal consultations.
Is membership monthly or annual?
Annual. TEM Member is AED 365 for the year and renews annually; you can cancel from Account & billing at any time and keep access to the end of the period you have paid for.
What is TEM Plus?
TEM Plus is the premium level at AED 720 a year, launching December 2026. It adds premium support and signposting, priority event booking, an included lawyer consultation allowance and priority access to Ask-an-Expert sessions.
Can existing Members upgrade to Plus?
Yes. When Plus launches, existing TEM Members can upgrade for AED 100 rather than the full AED 720. That offer runs until 31 January 2027.
Start with a free account
A TEM Community account costs nothing and takes a minute. Upgrade to Member whenever the full library and professional support would help.