Position: Primary Year 2 Teacher
Start Date: September 2012
Desert adventures, mountain expeditions, fishing trips, diving opportunites and Dubai is just down the road. A unique professional opportunity beckons in the Northern Emirates of the UAE in an up and coming area that fosters an appealing lifestyle of working in a more cultural setting close to the mountains and seas of the Arabian Gulf.
Primary educationalists are welcome to apply to teach in a co-educational english medium school that delivers the National Curriculum of England and Wales to over a 1000 students, 70% of whom are local children. This is not a typical western expatriate school but is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East group; the curriculum is British and most of the teachers are British. Teachers need to have at least 2 years of consistent experience, preferably from the UK and be able to adapt a teaching style that will synchronise with a more local and cultural environment.
A tax free monthly salary starting from AED9400 for a two experienced teacher is offered in addition to the usual overseas package of single furnished accommodation, annual flights, medical insurance, paid utilites, benefits for dependents and a discount card for the local five star beach hotel!
UAE is a popular expatriate destination and offers rewarding personal and professional opportunites in a location that embraces the best of the east and west to proivide a lifestyle that is safe, secure and full of adventure. (2, S/M2, 57, UK)
Benefits
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Benefits Notes
Tax-free salary (AED9400 with 2 years experience) for two-years renewable contract
2. Free (suitable single or family) furnished accommodation including charges for electricity,water and the rental of one telephone line (accommodation cash allowance also available)
3. 60 days paid annual vacation
4. Economy-class round-trip tickets (or cash in lieu) to country of origin
5. Economy-class tickets for relocation to the UAE and repatriation at the end of employment for self and eligible dependents. In addition, a relocation allowance of
AED 1,500 is provided at the commencement and end of employment to assist in shipping personal belongings
6. Free education for two eligible children up to the end of secondary schooling
7. Free medical insurance coverage for self and eligible dependents
9. Two thirds paid membership at local Hilton Beach Resort.
Region Overview
An adventurous and spell binding place, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is considered as the ?Wild West' of the United Arab Emirates. Its 55 km of white sandy beaches along the coast line, the majestic and rugged Hajar mountainous chain, the never ending breeze and its distinctive culture makes this Emirate a very welcome distraction from Dubai. Its ferocity and beauty is seen in its traditions and scenery. The UAE waters host over one third of the world's 80 species of whales and dolphins, among 700 fish species and 4 species of turtles all of them reported to have nesting areas around RAK.