Position: Primary Grade 5 Science and Maths Teacher
Start Date: September 2012
An American curriculum English medium private school located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is seeking to recruit teachers for a September start. If you are ready for the next academic year, can offer at least 1-2 years minimum teaching experience, willing to work in a local ESL setting, which is essentially 90% Arab, and relocate to the cultural emirate of the country then this could be the opportunity for you. All nationalities are welcome to apply as long as a recognised degree / teaching certificate and an excellent command of the English language is offered. Teachers need to make allowances for cultural differences, ideally bring with them some experience of ESL as well as the usual attributes of independence, resilience and humour to help adapt to a very different learning environment and hit the ground running.
An attractive employment package is offered in return including a tax free monthly salary of AED9500-13500 (US$2586-3675), single or shared accommodation depending on availability, 50% medical insurance coverage, utility bill payments and annual air fares. Contracts are usually for 2 years but January starters are contracted for one year and two terms. This school and package will suit single and married teaching couples.
Sharjah is the cultural capital of the UAE and the school occupies an attractive location within the emirate allowing easy access to all neighbouring locations including Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai and Fujairah. Desert adventures, traditional experiences, western attractions and golden beaches all embraced by guaranteed blue warm skies every day of the year makes this an appealing opportunity, Please contact your local recruiter today. (1, S/TC, 57, ALL)
Benefits
Housing-shared,Housing-single,Medical,Flts-Yearly,bonus payment,Utility-£
Benefits Notes
Salary is in the range of AED9500 to AED13500 per month tax free / Free fully furnished accommodation either located close to the school or city based 30 mins drive away / Accommodation is single or shared (3 bedroom) depending upon availability / Utility bills paid / 50% medical insurance (teacher pays AED200 per month for first 9 months - AED260 for 10th month / Annual Flights / Relocation Allowance of US$271 / Two year contract - 1.5 if hired in January
Region Overview
Sharjah has rapidly developed from a small trading town in the mid 1900s to a modern residential and dynamic commercial centre and leisure destination in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), whilst retaining its own distinct and unique sense of character and traditions. Sharjah is a safe place to live and is within easy reach of the hustle and bustle of Dubai or the quieter Emirates to the north and east. Sharjah is a dry state but you can enjoy a beer in the Sharjah Wanders Club or in any of the beach hotels in neighboring Ajman. Contact your local recruiter for an exciting selection of Sharjah and the Middle East location reports.