Female English Advisory Teacher Needed in Western Region of Abu Dhabi - Sept 09

  United Arab Emirates

• Other Cities in United Arab Emirates: 
Abu Dhabi

Length of Position: 1-2 years

Description: CfBT Education Trust is a not-for-profit international organisation with a mission to improve the quality of education around the world, having been reaching out to children and governments for over 40 years. CfBT's Abu Dhabi School Improvement project has been underway for 3 years, and is widely considered to be a very successful Public-Private Partnership programme within the Abu Dhabi state school transformation project.   

Background of the project:
Abu Dhabi provides a 'state' education to its citizenry through a network of local schools. These schools have in the past taught all subjects in Arabic, using a variety of teaching methods. Through partnerships and initiatives, the Abu Dhabi Education Council has invested significantly to change the language of instruction to English and to adapt/improve teaching methods of locally employed teachers. CfBT works within the schools to advise and support the local teachers as they implement the changes in curriculum and delivery, and work to improve the quality of teaching and learning within these schools.

ABU DHABI
As visitors are whisked from the state-of-the-art airport towards Abu Dhabi city, the passing panorama of flat arid coastland is no preparation for the magnificent sight which awaits them across the Al Maqtaa Bridge. The island capital of Abu Dhabi is a beautiful modern garden city graced with wide, tree-lined boulevards, lush, green parks, and cool, bubbling fountains.

This is just the first of many pleasant sights. It is a country of startling contrasts, fascinating sights and astonishing achievements. With many shopping centres, malls and bustling souks, Abu Dhabi is a city to entrance all visitors. The largest state within the United Arab Emirates, and the richest, Abu Dhabi is roughly twice the size of Belgium, with a population close to 800,000.

Until half a century ago Abu Dhabi was a simple, impoverished society battling for survival in a brutal environment. Today it is a prosperous country enjoying all the trappings of modern civilisation plentiful water, air conditioning, cars, free medical care, free education, the latest goods and appliances along with plenty of leisure time.

The second city, Al Ain, offers just such a vision of cool tranquillity in the hostile desert, while the gentle oasis of Liwa is the last outpost of habitation before the great western desert called, for good reason, the Empty Quarter.

Abu Dhabi's commercial and tourist infrastructure is among the best in the Middle East. More than 46 airlines from all quarters of the globe land here en route between Europe and the Far East. Abu Dhabi has become as much a sunny playground for holidaymakers as a centre for business and investment. Luxury hotels vie with one another to provide the most lavish facilities and absorbing entertainment.

Highlights: All posts enjoy the following benefits:
Tax free salary of over 240,000 AED year
* 1-2 year contracts
* Free housing and AED allowance for utilities
* Mobilisation/demobilisation allowance
* Flights yearly for self, spouse and 1 dependant under 18
* School fees allowance of 25,000 AED per child for up to two children*
* End of contract bonus
* Medical coverage
* Orientation and mobilisation assistance during arrival
* Age restrictions apply. Not applicable for non-UAE resident children.

Interested? To evaluate your candidacy we will require:
* A short application form, available to download HERE
* CV/Resume
* Electronic Photo

If shortlisted we will require:
* Copy of passport
* Copies of degrees and certificates
* Criminal Record Check
* If selected you will be required to undergo a medical check.

Qualifications: Types of Teachers required:
* Candidates must meet the minimum requirements as set out below.
* Candidates must be trained/experienced in one of the following countries: UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa.

** Because of the remote location of these posts, they are not suitable for candidates with dependent children who will accompany them, or with a spouse who does not speak Arabic**

* Candidates must have 3 years of teaching experience post qualification/certification and experience of training or mentoring other teachers.
* Candidates must have significant personal flexibility and adaptability as they will be working within the local schools with a foreign management structure and teachers
* Candidates must have excellent teaching references. Referencing, criminal record checks and credential checks will be carried out upon application.
* Candidates for most posts must have experience in training or mentoring other teachers and must be confident in their teaching skills
* Candidates should be sensitive to local culture and work collaboratively with the teachers they are mentoring
* Excellent communication skills are required, and having some knowledge of Arabic language and culture, whilst not required, is an advantage.
* Candidates must be qualified teachers with teacher training such as a Bachelor of Education, Post Graduate Certificate in Education or Higher Diploma in Education and teaching certification that allows them to teach in state schools in their home country
* Due to the need to conform to local customs and sensibilities, and to conform to local law, candidates with a partner/spouse who intend to live together must be married.
* Some posts have gender requirements due to UAE regulations.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: see advert

Experience Required: yes

3 years of post qualification/certification teaching experience plus experience training/mentoring other English teachers.

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

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

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