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sunshine21 · Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 11

A couple years ago I had an agreement with Teachaway for a job in Abu Dhabi but due to a family illness I couldn't go. Anyway I would like to find another job in Abu Dhabi but wasn't to sure how to go about it. I just wanted to know if there were any other options outside of Teachaway that I could look into. I am certified teacher with over 5 year teaching experience as well a teaching license in ESL. Where should I start looking? Please help!

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Why not reapply to Teachaway? They are pretty much the best option unless you can luck into one of the top International Schools. (they are very competitive)

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smooches · Joined: 29 Dec 2010 Posts: 11

teachers-teachers.com is also recruiting for ADEC. Good luck!

sunshine21 · Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 11

I saw the ad by teachers-teaches. I wanted to know more about the international schools though.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

smooches · Joined: 29 Dec 2010 Posts: 11

Naturegirl try again. I just checked the site and it seems to be up and running. You may need to register to see the ad.

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

Ok, wiell do. Thanks

mimi_intheworld · Joined: 23 May 2010 Posts: 167 Location: UAE

Several recruiting agencies are hiring for ADEC. The above-mentioned, as well as Caneducom and Teachanywhere. They're hiring at least 1500 English teachers to start in August/September this year. (Probably 100+ more for December.)

sunshine21 · Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 11

I'm unsure of the meaning of permanent or temporary. I was under the impression that any job I took would have a minimum of 2 year contract.

I was interested in finding out about international schools and where to start.

As for canaducom does anyone have any information on them in terms of pay and placement and overall teacher satisfaction?

helenl · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1202

Why use a recruiter if you can apply directly to ADEC? Correct me if I'm wrong and ADEC doesn't do its own direct recruitment.

Using recruiters can mean a lower package simply because they have to make money somewhere. Maybe the arrangement with Caneducom is different?

As for placement and satisfaction, I would doubt if the recruiter has any say in either - ADEC would place you where they need you which may or may not be a place you prefer.

mimi_intheworld · Joined: 23 May 2010 Posts: 167 Location: UAE

helenl - I had heard (from someone, not sure who) that ADEC did not hire foreign teachers directly and that one *had* to go through one of their recruiters. I'm not sure, as I started out using a recruiter.

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

I have also heard that ADEC doesn't direct hire... all through recruiters.

I suspect that it is because of the large number of teachers needed.

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helenl · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1202

http://www.adec.ac.ae/English/Pages/Careers.aspx they do have an employment page but no teaching jobs appear on it. Teach Away was the recruiter most mentioned in the past that worked with ADEC wasn't it?

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Yes, they have hired the vast majority of the teachers. I think if I were applying I would stick to them as they've got the process down. Cool

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sunshine21 · Joined: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 11

Umm back to my original question does anyone have info on international schools.