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[omar805]

Just saw this ad and presume there's a typo mistake in the salary stated but even if they mean 7500 SR, this seems to be getting lower.
Posted: Mon 9th Jun 2003 12:45 GMT Add to My Jobs' Folder
English Language Teachers
Saudi Development & Training Co Ltd Location Riyadh, Tabuk, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Deadline --
Experience 2 years
Positions 10
Details
EFL teachers to teach saudi youth on the English Language


Qualifications
Minimum university degree and CELTA or trinity Cert, or equivalent (diploma and/or MA preferred) Native English Language speakers minimum of two years overseas experience .computer literate and culturally aware.


Compensation
competitive salary , SR 750 monthly local transport allowance , shared housing, medical insurance , flights to and from home country at start and end fo contract and vacation ticket allowance

[johnslat]

Dear omar805,
You wrote -
" Just saw this ad and presume there's a typo mistake in the salary stated but even if they mean 7500 SR, this seems to be getting lower. "

Well, one of us is misreading the ad, then, because it seems to me that the salary isn't specified, but that the " 750 " is for the transport allowance ( we get only 500 SR at the IPA ).

Compensation
competitive salary , SR 750 monthly local transport allowance , shared housing, medical insurance , flights to and from home country at start and end fo contract and vacation ticket allowance


Regards,
John

[Pilot in Command]

Yes, I agree with John's interpretation. I saw this ad a couple of days ago. The salary is not specified. The SR750 is for local transportation costs (taxi, your own car, etc.).

"Competitive" can mean high or low salary, so don't let that alone discourage you from seeking more information. But what is a "high" salary in Saudi Arabia? For ELT's that used to mean $3000/mo +. But I think salaries have been going down in recent years.

However, in the wake of recent tragic events in Riyadh, some companies are adding 15-25% to their former salaries to keep their employees and/or attract new ones to replace those who left after 5/12.

Good luck in your search!