Three Primary Teachers Needed in Sharjah, UAE

  United Arab Emirates

Sharjah

Length of Position: 2 year contract

Description: A new school on the Dubai side of Sharjah seeks primary teachers for an immediate start. You will teach small class sizes of children from around the world. This is not a TEFL position.

The school uses a UK curriculum, and teachers with UK curriculum knowledge are preferred. The accommodation is either single or shared.

* Expat contract for staff recruited from outside UAE
* 2yr contract renewable begins at 6500 AED per month
* Employment and residency visa paid by school, teacher pays attestation costs to get credentials verified
* Accommodation in single bedroom fully furnished flat or shared villa provided
* Utilities - gas, water, electric paid by school
* Private Medical cover ( except dentistry) provided by school
* Annual flights equivalent to DxB to London provided by school

Teacher Preference
UK/National Curriculum experience preferred but NQTs have previously worked successfully in school as they are given a timetable with at least 7 free lessons however it is not possible to cover the NQT criteria for QTS.

We have a number of South African staff and one Canadian teacher so other staff would be welcome if experienced.
Teachers with families would be difficult to consider currently as we have none of our 2 bedroom accommodation free at the present time.

Highlights: Sharjah is one of the United Arab Emirates, directly adjacent to Dubai. More industrial than its neighbor, Dubai, Sharjah is also more affordable and more cultural. Indeed, many expatriates who work in Dubai live in Sharjah.

Sharjah is definitely worth a look, however you should be aware that Sharjah is one of the more conservative emirate. There is a ban on alcohol and dress codes are very conservative, especially for women- women should avoid wearing short skirts and tight clothing but need not cover their hair. Also, unmarried couples are not technially allowed to live together in this emirate, as is the case in most Middle Eastern countries. Schools differ, however, on how strictly (or if) this code is enforced!

What our teachers living in Sharjah say..
"The children are well behaved. Much less stress than teaching at home"

"The part I like best is the cheaper lifestyle when compared to Dubai. As an added bonus, women don't have to stand in the queue at the post office!"

"The central Souq and Almazer beach are pure utopia. In Sharjah you get a real insight into the old heritage of the UAE"

"Western women can get stared at sometimes, but it's not meant to be threatening and you get used to it."

"What do I wish I brought with me? More alcohol from duty free at the airport and my favourite crisps!"

Qualifications: You must be a qualified, experienced Early Years, Elementary or Primary teacher from one of the following countries: UK, US, Aus, NZ, CA, IRE or SA.

If you are not trained/experienced in these countries, unfortunately, you will not be contacted.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: see advert

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel to United Arab Emirates Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

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