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FreedomFighter1122 · Joined: 30 Nov 2011 Posts: 8

Hi everyone,

I'll just copy and paste the contract offer here, i have 3 years teaching experience (asia) and a degree.

Quote:

The following conditions of employment are agreed:

1. He is employed by this Academy under the Job Title ( English Teacher )

2. His services can be utilized anywhere in the kingdom depending on the requirements of the academy.

3. He is required to Work 48 hours per week from Saturday to Wednesday, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
from Saturday to Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays are off. (40 Teaching hours per week)

4. The employee will abide by the current internal policy of the academy and by the Laws, and Regulations of the Government of Saudi Arabia.

5. Basic salary: 10,000 SR + Food Allowance: 1,000 = 11,000 SR (tax free).

6. Furnished housing and transportation will be provided (private room with shared bathroom).

7. The second party will be ready to work outside working hours and in this case the payment will be (40) SR per hour.

8. The second party will be ready to work anywhere in the Kingdom.

9. The employee must adhere to the Academy�s dress code which is a complete suit and tie during working hours.

10. The academy will provide the employee 30 days annual paid leave.

11. The academy will provide the employee with annual / return air ticket to his home country upon the completion of one year's work. (Re-entry visa)

12. The academy will pay for the Iqama renewal of the employee.

13. The academy will provide Medical Insurance for the employee, in accordance with the Academy medical insurance policy.

14. The employee will have the right to recruit his wife and children after the probation period and he will have to pay the governmental fees related to the recruitment of his wife and children to the Kingdom, and their tickets.

15. The duration of contract of Agreement is one year, which is renewable as per the needs of Academy and likes of the Employee. The contract starts from the date of work initiation.

16. In case of resignation or being dismissed off, the employee is not allowed to come back to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for work before the end of two years, according to the labor law of the Saudi Arabian System.

17. In the event of termination of this contract before the contract period, the Academy will give a written notice of 30 days to the employee.

18. In the event of the employee, resigning or not renewing this contract, the employee needs to give a written notice of 90 days to the Management of the Academy.

19. In case of non-completion of the contract the employee will be obligated to pay back one month's salary to the Academy for the entire fees of his recruitment.

20. If any other problems occur during the contract, between the Management of the Academy and the Employee, the Labor Laws of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will be the base for settlement.

21. This appointment is made on a probation period of 90 days, if the employee is not found suitable for the job, the Academy only will have the right to terminate his services and terminate his contract.

Any advice or feedback would be much appreciated and welcomed!

Thanks,

Freedom[/quote]

johnslat · Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 8:54 pm Post subject:

Dear Freedom,

40 teaching hours a week; anywhere in the kingdom depending on the requirements of the academy; Basic salary: 10,000 SR + Food Allowance: 1,000 = 11,000 SR (tax free); room with shared bathroom; The second party will be ready to work outside working hours and in this case the payment will be (40) SR per hour.; suit and tie; The employee will have the right to recruit his wife and children after the probation period and he will have to pay the governmental fees related to the recruitment of his wife and children to the Kingdom, and their tickets.

Jeez - just how desperate ARE you? If you take this, I'm guessing VERY desperate.

What are your qualifications and experience?

Regards,
John

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

Don't do it!!

Horrendous hours... horrendous living conditions... and a really crappy salary.

VS

cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

They seem to be looking for a slave....if you are a slave, go for it. If you are a qualified teacher, I'd give it a pass! Wink

It's Scary! · Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Posts: 823

cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

It's scary...perhaps I should have said ... 'if you have any self respect, give it a pass.'

Apparently typical 'qualifications' are not the be all and end all of what makes a teacher 'qualified' for the ME. There of course are other more important qualities that come to mind especially when working in the ME such as patience, culturaland religious sensitivity & awareness, tolerance for ambiguity, respect, sense of humor, common sense, mental stability, etc. (I know I am setting myself up here for some hardcore sarcasm... Laughing

)

Basically, how positive or negative your experience will be in the ME largely depends upon your choice of employer. Choose wisely!

So to the OP, ...my advice is to give this 'one' a pass!

baa_baa · Joined: 04 Dec 2011 Posts: 265

posh · Joined: 22 Oct 2010 Posts: 430

I can't believe they mean 40 hours in the classroom. It will mean time at work.

FreedomFighter1122 · Joined: 30 Nov 2011 Posts: 8

Hi all!

Thank you for the replies. I have a business degree, a 100 hr TEFL certificate and 3 years teaching experience in the land of kimchi! (s.korea) 2 of those years were based at a Public Elementary school.

So what's the best i can expect? (paid with meals - a donkey to take me to school each day) can't be that bad? Wink

I am not desperate, i just have no idea as to what is the 'norm' for newbies in the ME.

The company said that the teaching hours would be between 25-30 per week, i guess the extra hours are for prep time and what not.

Anyways, researched it, the company has a bad rep! So, I will not be accepting this contract or anything similar in the near future!

Thanks again for the feedback!

Freedom.

Muhammed Abbas Khan · Joined: 04 Jan 2011 Posts: 73

Dear Freedom Fighter,
Please be aware that there are dubious employers who would have you work split shifts and to teach the contracted 40 hours per week (40 contact hours). This is especially true of 'academies' and 'institutes'. So, for example they might ask you to teach from 8a.m -12p.m and then 4p.m - 8p.m Saturday to Wednesday. Furthermore, the hourly rate of 40 SR is a pittance. In Riyadh you as a freelance teacher you can expect anything from 100SR to 150 SR per hour. Mind you when you would find the time to freelance outside of the 40 hour contact week is beyond me.
Regards,
Abbas

Muhammed Abbas Khan · Joined: 04 Jan 2011 Posts: 73

Dear Freedom Fighter,
Please be aware that there are dubious employers who would have you work split shifts and to teach the contracted 40 hours per week (40 contact hours). This is especially true of 'academies' and 'institutes'. So, for example they might ask you to teach from 8a.m -12p.m and then 4p.m - 8p.m Saturday to Wednesday. Furthermore, the hourly rate of 40 SR is a pittance. In Riyadh you as a freelance teacher you can expect anything from 100SR to 150 SR per hour. Mind you when you would find the time to freelance outside of the 40 hour contact week is beyond me.
Regards,
Abbas