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Job ID Job Title Required Skills

733769 UAE: High School English - Instructors - Al-Rowdah Academy - August 2014 A Diploma-level teaching qualification (DELTA or equivalent) with two years post teaching experience or a Certificate-level teaching qualification (CELTA or equivalent) with three years post teaching experience. Candidates with a certificate-level teaching qualification (CELTA or equivalent) and a degree in English Language and Literature/TESOL/Linguistics/Education/Modern Languages may be considered with only two years post teaching experience.

Job Description
English Teacher Number of Positions: up to 48 Job Start Date:August, 2014 Locationcampuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Gharbia, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah Job Details Type of Teaching Job: English TeacherAge of Students: High School/College Number of Students in Class: 20-35Number of Students in School: Number of Local Teachers: Number of Foreign Teachers: many per school Duration of Contract: 3 yearsTeaching Hours Per Week: Schedule: Sunday to ThursdayOffice Hours Per Week: Schedule Notes: Friday & Saturday off Benefits Salary: competitive tax-free salary tax freeCurrency: AED, paid monthly Airfare:

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provided & relocation allowanceHousing: Housing allowance Paid Vacation:42 calendar days per annumHealth InsuranceMedical Insurance provided OtherGratuity and subsidized education for your children Requirements Required Qualifications: Bachelor degree in the curricular subject from a recognized university. Preferred: Master's degree in English Language and Literature/TESOL/Linguistics/Education/Modern Languages. Required Major or Discipline: A Diploma-level teaching qualification (DELTA or equivalent) with two years post teaching experience or a Certificate-level teaching qualification (CELTA or equivalent) with three years post teaching experience. Required Nationality: American, Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealander or South African Native English Speaker Requirement: Yes, must be a native English speakerTeacher Certification:Preferred but not required. Teaching Experience: Candidates with a certificate-level teaching qualification (CELTA or equivalent) and a degree in English Language and Literature/TESOL/Linguistics/Education/Modern Languages may be considered with only two years post teaching experience. TEFL Certification:CELTA or equivalent Preferred Age of Teacher: under 50 years of age Job Description One of our clients is seeking more than 100 experienced teachers to educate the future scientists, engineers and technicians of the UAE. The Institute offers Career-based Technical Education (CTE) in English at the secondary and tertiary levels. The clients seven campuses are located in the United Arab Emirates at Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Ras Al Khaima and Al Fujairah; with its directorate located in Abu Dhabi. More state-of-the-art high schools and polytechnic facilities are being built in Abu Dhabi so they are seeking teachers to start in August, 2014. The confirmed interview dates and locations are as follows: Interviews in North America: January/February 2014 Interviews in London: January/February 2014 Al Rowdah Academy: Currently, Al Rowdah Academy provides a unique multi entry and exit program that enhances Emirati students' English language ability, study skills and introductory pathway subject knowledge to the level required for entry into a variety of local vocational education institutes and academies governed by IAT and ADVETI. Al Rowdah Academy study levels are being aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), a system put together by the Council of Europe as a way of standardizing the levels of language exams in different regions. It is used very widely internationally and all important language exams are linked to the CEFR. Al Rowdah Academy is run in partnership with Kaplan International Colleges, an international provider of pathway colleges for

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many universities in countries around the world. The Position: Al Rowdah Academy is seeking an experienced individual for the role of English Teacher based in one of its campuses across the UAE. Reporting to the Senior Campus Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of modules in English language and academic skills to national students who need a solid foundation in English and academic skills which will allow students to progress to higher education. You will work in a technologically-advanced environment as part of a team of faculty members.

Minimum Job Requirements: Essential: Bachelor's or Master's degree. A Diploma-level teaching qualification (DELTA or equivalent) with two years post teaching experience or a Certificate-level teaching qualification (CELTA or equivalent) with three years post teaching experience. Candidates with a certificate-level teaching qualification (CELTA or equivalent) and a degree in English Language and Literature/TESOL/Linguistics/Education/Modern Languages may be considered with only two years post teaching experience. Competence in teaching and administrative IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, etc). Ability to develop and update teaching material. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Flexibility and willingness to work under pressure to deadlines. Enthusiasm and high degree of commitment and motivation. Native speaker of English Desirable: Master's degree in English Language and Literature/TESOL/Linguistics/Education/Modern Languages. Experience of delivering EAP/ESP Experience of teaching in the Gulf region. Experience of working within a Blended Learning Environment. Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching English language and Academic Skills modules to students on Al Rowdah Academy programs (normal teaching load is up to 27 periods per week). Assisting with module examinations and other forms of formative and summative assessment, delivery, marketing and provision of feedback to students. Contributing to the development of supplementary teaching material for modules delivered on programs. Providing input for related modules to the annual review and reporting process. Providing tutorial support to small groups of students. Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date record of student attendance and performance. Organising, accompanying and supervising students on field trips, when required. Promoting student development through the use of technology-based learning. Participating in the development and organization of student projects within class, courses and programs. Attending and being available to travel to any Al Rowdah campus location for meetings, workshops, system-wide assessment and marking sessions and conferences as part of your duties. Participating in student recruitment, registration, induction and placement activities. Participating in cover schedule to substitute for sick colleagues.

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Participating in campus and community events. Salary and Benefits: The Al Rowdah Academy offers a competitive tax-free salary, housing allowance, air fare, relocation allowance (if deployed from overseas), medical insurance, gratuity and subsidized education for your children.

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