Early Years, Primary and Secondary English- UAE State Schools - August 2024

State schools in the UAE hire hundreds of foreign teachers a year. Teachers are placed throughout the UAE and earn excellent tax free salaries. 

Subjects needed:

• Primary / Elementary Teacher
• Kindergarten (KG)teacher 
• English Teacher (Middle/High school level)

Salary and benefits:

• Salary of 16,000-21,000 AED per month (US$4300-5700 per month), tax free. 
• Flight at beginning and end of two year renewable contract for teacher
• Health insurance (UAE wide) for teacher
• Note: the salary is "all in" meaning no separate housing  allowance is offered and school fees are the responsibility of the teacher.
• Teachers will find out their exact location upon arrival and must be willing to be placed anywhere in the UAE

School description:

• State schools across the 7 Emirates of the UAE. though 80% of teachers are placed in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
• Curriculum: UAE national curriculum (it is closely related to the American curriculum)
• Language of Instruction for subjects taught by foreign teachers: English
• School week: Monday - Thursday with a half day on Friday
• School year: Starts in August and lasts 186-188 days.   
• Start dates for teachers: There is a rolling intake throughout the year, with an emphasis on January and August starters.

Requirements

• English Secondary teachers need a degree in English or Linguistics + PGCE OR a Bachelors of Education with a specialism (significant course work) in English Teaching.  
• Elementary/Primary teachers need a degree in a subject taught at Primary level or a Bachelors of Education. 
• Kindergarten teachers need a Bachelors of Early Childhood Education or degree in English, Math, Science or Computers + PGCE for EY or Primary
• Teacher training such as a B’Ed, PGCE, QTS, SACE or US Teacher certification is required for Kindergarten and Primary positions.
• 2 years of recent relevant classroom teaching experience using the medium of English at the time of application
• Current teaching license/state certification/state teacher registration 
• Ability to teach English language learners
• Clear criminal record
• Ability to provide the required documentation during the process
• IELTS score of over 6.5 (needed at application)  if not a holder of a passport from a country where English is not the official national language.  

To apply:  Fill out the application Form and Send your CV to ESE@edvectus.com or apply via the website https://www.edvectus.com/pages/teach-in-uae-state-schools 

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