Abu Dhabi Project

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 under way 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.

Types of teachers required

Candidates must meet the minimum requirements as set out below.

Before you fill out an application form, if there is any doubt that you meet the requirements below, please ring your Teachanywhere consultant to avoid wasted effort.

• 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, Postgraduate Certificate in Education or Higher Diploma in Education and teaching certification
  • Teaching subjects required for advisory teachers: secondary (middle/high school) English, maths, and special needs
  • We have a limited number of vacancies for advisory teachers of secondary science, ICT and primary/elementary
  • Partnership management advisors (school leaders)
  • English as a Foreign Language trainers (non-advisory)
• Candidates must have at least 3 years of recent experience teaching the subject and level they are advising: English, maths, science, primary/elementary; or be principals/head teachers, within the appropriate age range and must have experience training and mentoring other teachers. Candidates must have significant teaching experience and/or teacher training from one of the following countries: UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US or South Africa.
• Candidates for the ESL trainer post must have a degree+ TEFL certificate and at least 3 years of recent TEFL teaching experience, as well as consistent, verifiable work history. Candidates must be native/near native English speakers, and the ability to speak Arabic is a plus.
• 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. Candidates must be younger than 65 upon completion of the contract.

*Pending approval by Ministry

All posts enjoy the following benefits

• 1 - 2 year contracts
• Free housing
• Mobilisation/demobilisation allowance
• Flights yearly for self, spouse and 1 dependent 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.