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gregsie74
Joined: 13 Apr 2014 Posts: 19
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 6:17 pm Post subject: how to find jobs and am i qualified enough? |
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Hi All,
Are my qualifications /experience enough for teaching in UAE good enough, and where would i look? eg daves esl, indeed, etc
2 X BA degrees ( media and art )
CELTA certificate
4 years private teaching
2 years classroom experience
Basically im thinking of doing an MA in tesol linguistics, but i heard that MA only increases your salary by 3k a year and im not sure whether this applies to Saudi or UAE as well. Any ideas?
I know UAE is more competitive to get a job but if anyone can point me in the right direction id appreciate it
Basically this is what i know so far - Dubai is more cosmopolitan and not so strict as Saudi, ( ie you can walk around with women) but more expensive re living costs. Also ill probably coming out there to teach alone , at least for the time being, so no dependents.
Thanks all
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nomad soul
Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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gregsie74 wrote: |
Are my qualifications /experience enough for teaching in UAE good enough, and where would i look? eg daves esl, indeed, etc |
University foundation year positions in the UAE require a related MA + a minimum of three years' university teaching experience gained after the MA. TEFL jobs with language schools require lesser qualifications. However, those positions are generally open to local expats already sponsored in the UAE and not from job seekers outside the UAE.
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Basically im thinking of doing an MA in tesol linguistics, but i heard that MA only increases your salary by 3k a year and im not sure whether this applies to Saudi or UAE as well. Any ideas? |
That wouldn't apply to the UAE because an MA is required as the minimum qualification. In Saudi Arabia, salaries aren't one-size-fits-all and are calculated based on numerous factors; therefore, pay can vary widely. Additionally, being hired directly by a Saudi university offers better pay and benefits than employment with a contracting company (middleman). |
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gregsie74
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Nomad
Thanks for your quick response, sorry forgot to mention
how does one apply via 'direct hire'? Basically google for dubai schools and email them? or is it best to have a job already in dubai then apply?
also is it easy to transfer from a saudi job to a dubai job? ie do they look on this transfer favourably or do they prefer recruiting from dubai?
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gregsie74
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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nomad soul wrote: |
University foundation year positions in the UAE require a related MA + a minimum of three years' university teaching experience gained after the MA. TEFL jobs with language schools require lesser qualifications. However, those positions are generally open to local expats already sponsored in the UAE and not from job seekers outside the UAE.
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So basically direct hire for a uni position is best? |
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nomad soul
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Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2014 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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gregsie74 wrote: |
how does one apply via 'direct hire'? Basically google for dubai schools and email them? or is it best to have a job already in dubai then apply? |
Apparently, you misunderstood. The minimum for a university teaching position in the UAE is a related MA + at least 3 years' related university-level teaching experience. Your qualifications (two unrelated BAs + two years of classroom experience) won't get your CV a second look.
Local hire in the UAE is for those expats who are already in the country and holding legal residency through a sponsoring spouse or parent. These positions are typically for language schools and are not targeted to job seekers outside the UAE. Moreover, the pay is usually low and employers don't cover airfare, housing, and other benefits since the person is already a UAE resident.
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also is it easy to transfer from a saudi job to a dubai job? ie do they look on this transfer favourably or do they prefer recruiting from dubai? |
Transference from a Saudi sponsor to a UAE sponsor isn't possible---they're two different countries. As long as the applicant has the requisite qualifications, he/she is a viable candidate for the position regardless of the country.
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So basically direct hire for a uni position is best? |
Unlike Saudi Arabia, which relies heavily on contracting companies for staffing needs, UAE employers hire directly. |
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