Blessed Posted April 10, 2009 ^Teach anywhere is a great site. The best schools (British Curriculum) have recruitment days in the UK in the Autumn term (for the following Sept.) which means that the best posts or Sept.2009 are most likely already filled. Best employers (from the grapevine) are GEMs schools (several across the UAE), in Dubai there are Raffels International Jumeirah Primary School, Jumeirah English Speaking School, School, School of Research Science (some management issues here but it's a lovely British-Islamic school) and Star International Schools. Steer clear of e-waseet, gulf news and dubbizzle job classifieds - they are targeting people based in Dubai and so you won't get the best salary / package offers. Teachers don't enjoy double salary like the construction workers, in fact you may have to get a salary cut but packages which again aren't as great as those of finance / construction, you'll still get housing allowance (shared flat, mostly), flights, medical. So it's possible to have fun, shop and save a little- if you are single. With a family as sole breadwinner, it's gonna be hard. Everything is up for negotiation here, so do your research on costs of living, average salary and have an idea of how much your salary should be (realistically, we all think that we're worth millions) before applying or the interview- you will be asked- so be prepared. eslcafe.com is a good site, so is expatwoman.com Oh, just noticed you said educator as opposed to teacher. If you are a learning mentor or guidance counsellor - there's nothing here for you. The UAE / ME is just not there yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abu Jibreel Posted April 10, 2009 Salaamu'alykeum Blessed, I tried PM'ing with some questions but your mailbox is full. Holla @ me please! Wa'salaam Abu_J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indhoos Posted April 11, 2009 Blessed, Thank you for your wonderful reply, you have provided a very valuable information. What are the higher edcuation institutions like? What do they look for in an instructor? What is the best way to get info form them? Would love to contact you about this, let me know if it is alright. Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indhoos Posted April 11, 2009 Oh, Abu-J Thank you for your input as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blessed Posted April 11, 2009 Wassalaam, AbuJ and Indhoos. It's no problem, sorted my PM box out now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
