Secondary Biology Teacher

SECONDARY BIOLOGY TEACHERS NEEDED IN SHARJAH - AUGUST 2023

- AED 12,100 / month (for 2 year experienced teacher) and upwards - Furnished apartment near to school - Flights yearly - Utility allowance - International medical insurance - Medical insurance for spouse + 2 dependent children - Lower cost of living than Dubai but it's only 20-30 mins away

This KG to Grade 12 Private English medium international school is looking for teachers for the next school year. Applicants must have qualified teacher status, at least 2 years post qualifying experience due to Ministry regulations and must be able and willing to work in a cultural 100% ESL learning environment. American Curriculum experience (common core preferred) is also valued. Teachers should be able to demonstrate a strong academic background in content knowledge, be collaborative and collegial, value the use of data to drive instruction, be assessment literate, be skilled at differentiating and engaging students, be able to utilise effective instructional strategies and be technologically proficient. It is important to note that this is not a western expatriate schools and many students are local from the UAE.

Combining the US core standards curriculum with a delivery through the philosophy of IB without the scope and sequence, the school blends the best of both worlds of a traditional American approach of text books and regular testing and a more student centred perspective. The ultimate goal is to eventually attain IB world school status retaining the American element so students can graduate with a US diploma and if they meet with the criteria and IB diploma too. Advanced Placement course are also available.

The school offers a monthly tax free salary of AED12100 for a two year experienced teacher with annual increments for every two years of experience. There are also allowances for utility bills and excess baggage, international medical insurance is provided as well as annual airfares, end of service gratuity, local bus transportation. Accommodation is provided as part of the employment package; it is furnished and not shared.

If you believe that this opportunity matches the ideals of your overseas teaching aspirations then please do not hesitate to contact your local Edvectus advisor today. We look forward to hearing from you.

Number Of Students:

TBC

Student Make Up:

Mostly local UAE

Regional Info:

This school is located in Sharjah, one of the United Arab Emirates. Sharjah borders Dubai and indeed, many people live in Sharjah due to the lower cost of living, and commute daily to Dubai. Attractions in Sharjah include the beaches, the Blue Souk shopping area, Qanat Al Qasba which is an Arts Centre and attractions centre including the "Eye of the Emirates" Ferris wheel.

Tax Rate:

Tax Free

Housing:

1 bedroom apartment, 2 bedroom

Benefits:

Flights -yearly, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Medical or Health insurance, Professional development allowance, Tuition - free for dependants, Utilities paid

Suited To:

Activity - swimming beaches, Activity-typical water sporting types, Climate - warmer, Dependent children - more suitable, Holiday destination - not typical, Infrastructure - Moderately developed, Suburban, Westernised - not very, Women - more restrictive than most

Minimum Years Experience:

2.0

Curriculum Experience Required:

No - flexible

Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:

N

Visa Restriction:

2 years post qualification teaching exp requd, Younger than 55