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bonobo1
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 Posted: Sun May 31, 2015 4:56 pm Post subject: Where do I start for a job? |
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Hi all,
I am a qualified teacher from a Canadian university (ESL). I might be interested in teaching in the Middle East as it would be a good experience and to clear some student loans.
Where do I start to find a job? What is a good tool to look for jobs?
I am interested in teaching high school.
Thanks a lot
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Sun May 31, 2015 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: Where do I start for a job? |
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| bonobo1 wrote: |
| I am a qualified teacher from a Canadian university (ESL). I might be interested in teaching in the Middle East as it would be a good experience and to clear some student loans. |
What is your BA/MA degree major in and how much TESOL experience do you have? Also, what exactly do you mean by "qualified" teacher?
If you hold a teaching license/qualification in ESOL from your province (for teaching in public schools), a couple of years' experience teaching ESL in a public school setting, and a relevant degree (e.g., English, bilingual education, TESOL, etc.), then take a look at Teach Away's site for ESL positions in the UAE's school system. |
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paul.conlong
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I'm in a similar situation, a graduate on BA hons Finance, Ive also done my CELTA qualification and have 3 years teaching qualification in the ESOL sector (British citizen, if this helps). I'm looking for a gig in the middle east, just wondering how different are the recruitment process from say UAE and KSA.
In terms of qualifications and experience required say for a job in a University or an ESL institution.
Also the benefits package, are they similar in wages and other perks such as accomodation etc? |
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nomad soul
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| paul.conlong wrote: |
I'm in a similar situation, a graduate on BA hons Finance, Ive also done my CELTA qualification and have 3 years teaching qualification in the ESOL sector (British citizen, if this helps). I'm looking for a gig in the middle east, just wondering how different are the recruitment process from say UAE and KSA.
In terms of qualifications and experience required say for a job in a University or an ESL institution? |
Try Saudi Arabia; you'd need a TEFL-related MA to compete for positions in the UAE. See the Cafe's job board for Saudi openings. |
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paul.conlong
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thanks NS
KSA seems like a good proposition, I'll have a read through some of the articles there. Seems like your quiet the guru for knowledge on KSA. Are you currently residing there? |
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nomad soul
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| Thanks, but I'm no guru when it comes to KSA; I'm just one of the few women who regularly posts about the Kingdom. (I left KSA about 2 years ago.) |
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paul.conlong
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| Oh thats a shame, KSA have lost an asset then, did you leave due to negetive experience there or other reasons? |
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nomad soul
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| paul.conlong wrote: |
| did you leave due to negetive experience there or other reasons? |
My experience in KSA was positive; I'm still in touch with quite a few colleagues and former students. I left because I wanted to get enrolled in an educational technology degree program, which will be finished by the end of this year. I'd also gotten hired for a special project via the US State Dept in another country in the Mid East.
Anyway, you definitely should scroll through the Saudi forum threads to get an idea of what to pursue/avoid. |
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Gamajorba
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| nomad soul wrote: |
Anyway, you definitely should scroll through the Saudi forum threads to get an idea of what to pursue/avoid. |
KSA in general  |
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nomad soul
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| nomad soul wrote: |
Anyway, you definitely should scroll through the Saudi forum threads to get an idea of what to pursue/avoid. |
KSA in general |
We're adults and can make that decision independently. But that's the point of reviewing the forum threads as well as expat Internet sites to become more informed about Saudi Arabia (or any other country for that matter). In fact, if some posters on this forum had taken the time to actually research KSA before considering their company's offer, they would have realized it wouldn't have been a good fit, and subsequently, they likely would have declined. And we wouldn't be subjected to so many negative, petty comments and stereotypes about Saudi students, coworkers, the traffic, the culture, and so on.
| paul.conlong wrote: |
| KSA seems like a good proposition, I'll have a read through some of the articles there. |
If you're culturally-aware/open-minded, you should be able to manage KSA as long as you keep your expectations low (realistic), are flexible, and have a healthy sense of humor. That said, definitely check out the company (employer) before accepting an offer; they can be a mixed bag. |
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Gulezar
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| Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 4:22 am Post subject: Anybody else not being able to post? |
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 4:58 am Post subject: Re: Anybody else not being able to post? |
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I can post, Gulezar. The links you provided were creating the problem. I edited them for you. Anyway, here's your post:
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| bonobo1 wrote: |
Where do I start to find a job? What is a good tool to look for jobs?
I am interested in teaching high school. |
You might try these sites as tools. Although you want to teach in high school, you probably will find that most Bridge/Foundation/Prep Programs in the Middle East are at that level, or sadly less than high school level. However, in the UAE there is a certain wish that these programs would be phased out and that English would be taught in the schools. There will be a need for teachers in those programs for a few years and in the high schools, as the government programs scramble to meet the required level of English proficiency.
https://chroniclevitae.com
www.higheredjobs.com
http://careers.tesol.org/
www.tefl.com |
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Gulezar
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| Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2015 5:08 am Post subject: Thanks, Nomad |
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Thanks, Nomad!
Please note, do not go off on Nomad if you have any issues with my message. |
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