Principal Management Advisor - Abu Dhabi

  United Arab Emirates

• Other Cities in United Arab Emirates: 
Abu Dhabi

Length of Position: 2 years

Description: 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. Our organisation 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.

Types of Teachers required:
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* Candidates must meet the minimum requirements as set out below.
* 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 for Advisory teacher posts must be qualified /certified to teach in government schools in their home country with teacher training such as a Bachelor of Education, Post Graduate Certificate in Education or Higher Diploma in Education and teaching certification.
o Teaching Subjects required for Advisory Teachers : Secondary (Middle/High School) English, Maths, and
- Special Needs - all ages including early years and including Secondary (Middle/High)
- We have a limited number of vacancies for Advisory Teachers of Secondary Science
- Partnership Management Advisors (School leaders)
* Candidates must have at least 5 years of recent experience teaching with 2 years of recent school leadership experience such as High School Principal in a High School setting

* 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.

Highlights: Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the principal city of the largest emirate of the same name and is home to the government and royal family. The island city of Abu Dhabi is a lush, modern metropolis, complete with tree lined boulevards, towering skyscrapers, dazzling shopping malls and luxurious international hotels, brimming with vibrancy. Abu Dhabi is growing rapidly, and its evolution from quiet village to thriving metropolis has been remarkable, a testament to the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed, and the energy and drive of its people.

The high rise central business district is home to imaginatively designed buildings which provide a dramatic back drop to the corniche area, bordered by the sparkling azure waters of the Arabian Gulf offering a striking contrast to the large parks and green boulevards that spread across the island. Further inland the high-rises make way for beautiful villas, low rise apartment blocks and quieter tree-lined streets. Nothing here stands still, and future developments promise an even more exciting skyline!

The outstanding aspect of life in Abu Dhabi it is dramatic contrast to its commercial neighbor, Dubai. Abu Dhabi offers all of the attractions and amenities you would expect of a modern city, but in a tranquil and relaxing setting, without the dust choking development and traffic congested streets of Dubai. Although Abu Dhabi is spending its oil and commercial wealth at a startling rate, fast on the heels of Dubai, you hardly notice the development and construction that has been contained to outlying and off shore regions.

The UAE's culture is tolerant and welcoming, and visitors are sure to be charmed by the genuine friendliness of the people. Abu Dhabi is a melting pot of nationalities and cultures; all of which are embraced without losing the cultural and national identity of which the UAE's people are justifiably proud; a culture and heritage inextricably linked to its religion. Indeed you will find the greatest concentration of mosques in Abu Dhabi than in any other part of the Muslim world. And that is another welcoming differentiator from life in Dubai; you feel the culture, you see locals, you feel as if you experiencing the Middle East.

Abu Dhabi offers a unique Arabian cultural experience comfortably balanced with the attractions of a western expatriate lifestyle.

Qualifications:
- Full teacher qualification/certification for High School/Secondary School
- Candidates must have training/experience in one of the following countries: US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Ireland or South Africa

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: 273000 AED (about USD 55,000) tax free, flights, housing, dependent benefits, medical

Experience Required: yes

5 years high school experience and 2 years recent leadership experience in a high school such as Principal. FEMALE only for this job as you will be mentoring female Head TEachers and there are cultural sensitivities

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

Application Process Involves:

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

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Teach Anywhere's Mission Statement: Teach Anywhere is a specialist recruitment agency focusing exclusively on the recruitment of teachers to private international English-speaking schools around the world - primarily qualified/certified teachers. Teach Anywhere's mission is to be recognized and acknowledged for consistently achieving excellence in quality of service to all. We *never* charge a fee to teachers for our services!

Year Founded: 1980