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[hamannf430]

Hi everyone,

This is my first post and I needed some advice from genuine people who can help.

I am moving to Nasr City - Cairo in August/September'07 and will be looking for part-time work. I will be a studying Arabic somewhat full time, however need a little finance booster to make things a little easy.

My main concern is that I have a Celta which I have very little experience with (only 3 months). I completed this a few years ago and never had the opportunity to teach and travel until now. Advice from a few friends already resident in Cairo is that I should contact schools from UK first.
However I feel a little hesitant until I polish-up the Celta. Is that a good idea?

Also, how do I reactivate my Celta skills without actually teaching? Should I just go through my old notes? Is there any good books? Any other ideas?

Please note I�m not looking to amazing salary at a prestigious University, just a decent wager to cover my rent, which shouldn't be more than �200 uk pounds pcm. Just one extra note
I am a practicing Muslim and look pretty much like a scholar/cleric rather than a teacher. Yes that means I wear Muslim dress and have a fairly long beard/turban etc. I don�t know whether this will make any difference to any posts I apply to, but its good to know.

My experience working for Arabs in the past has somewhat been a little strange due to mixed feelings about my appearance.

As for my other work experience is: I am a proficient Graphic Designer HND not BA), Computer Technician (4 years), Have taught I-T at secondary school level (many moons ago). I am very sporty and love a good game of badminton! I am a family man and pretty much focused and organised. A native speaker with English as first language - London accent.

And lastly if there is anyone who would like to email privately please feel free: [email protected]

Many thanks and peace to all.

Muhammad

[jammish]

Do you mean that you are a white convert, and that Arabs don't really know quite how to take that?

[ITTP]

Salem Muhammad!

Teaching for the British Council in Heliopolis over the summer is a great way to get your foot in the door.

Their teachers tend to head off home or slump down on the white sands of Dahab/Tarrabin for the summer term and this is an excellent time to find well paid full-time/part-time teaching positions there.

The British Council is seen as the top notch place to study and teach in Cairo, (possibly with the American University In Cairo coming a close second).

My advice is to contact them ASAP and ask about summer positions.

All the best.

[hamannf430]

Thanks Neville, I really appreciate your advice. I will contact them as you suggested. Ive just seen British council looking for summer teachers on their website but they ask for 2 years post Celta experience?

How strict are they on this??

M

[hamannf430]

http://www.tefl.com/jobs/job.html?jo_id=26995

Posted: Sun 4th Mar 2007 15:36 GMT

Summer school teacher

The British Council- Location Cairo, Egypt
Deadline Thursday 22. March 2007
Experience 2 years
Positions 10
Details

Motivated and creative teachers sought for the summer school programmes run by the British Council in Cairo. We have excellent facilities for EFL teaching, and offer you subsidies for flights and accommodation. Also help in finding accommodation. The majority of summer school students are Young Learners but you may also be required to teach General English and / or Business English courses.

Egyptian immigration restrictions apply.
Preferred nationalities: Egypt, United Kingdom
Preferred qualifications: Degree-holder, CELTA, Trinity TESOL Cert., TEFL certificate
Native English speaker/s only
Teaching experience: 2 years minimum


Qualifications
UK or Egyptian passport essential;
University degree in any subject;
CELTA, Trinity Cert. TESOL or equivalent TEFL certificate;
At least two years experience teaching EFL to Young Learners.


Compensation
Contracts for a maximum of 27 hours teaching per week, paid at the rate of 60LE per hour (with TEFL certificate) or 70LE per hour (with TEFL Diploma).
We will reimburse the cost of your flight up to a maximum of LE 3500.
Full medical insurance provided.
Accommodation allowance of 1000 LE per month, plus help in finding accommodation.
Possible contract extension for the academic year starting 2007.

[ITTP]

The 2 years experience will be their standard requirement and as an employer advertising for a teaching position, they will be after the best 'catch' they can possibly get.

I do know though that the summer is a very difficult time to convince teachers to stay on in Cairo and teach so they definitely might waver this 2 years experience in light of a strong commitment from you for the duration of the summer (don't quote me on that though).

Good luck!

You will love the Cairo experience!