ICT Teacher

Computer Science Teacher | ICT Teacher | Teacher of Computing

Are you an inspirational teacher of ICT that is looking for a job in the UAE?

Do you want to earn a TAX-FREE income?

Are you ready to challenge yourself to a new teaching environment?

I am urgently looking for a teacher of ICT to join my client in the Emirate of Sharjah. My client is a well-established school which opened its doors in 2002. The school delivers the IB Curriculum and the USA Common Core to students of the UAE. The majority of the students are Emirati with about 30% of the students being expatriates.

The working hours of the school are from 7-3pm and on Tuesday the school delivers CPD which you are expected to attend.

Salary Package

• Salary range, dependent upon years of experience and qualification: AED 12,100 to 15,675 per month

Benefits:

• FREE Furnished Accommodation;
• FREE Annual Flight Ticket Home;
• FREE International Health Insurance;
• FREE Transportation to and from school;
• FREE IB Professional Development;
• FREE Visa;
• FREE Health Exam;
• FREE Tuition for up to two children in ENS Schools, does not include instructional fees, uniforms, meals or transportation;
• FREE Baggage allowance of up to 500 USD (one-time payment upon receipts);
• FREE Utility allowance of 500 AED per month;
• End of Service Gratuity.

The school campus is located about 30 minutes into the Emirate of Sharjah. The school accommodation is next to the school. The centre of Dubai is about 45 minutes drive from the school. The school campus is purpose-built with the latest technology. Most of the staff are western trained coming from USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

ICT Teacher Requirements to Apply:

• Bachelor's Degree in ICT or an ICT related subject;
• A valid state teaching license in ICT;
• At least 2 years teaching experience;
• Being able to speak Arabic is advantageous but not mandatory;
• Western-trained;
• Have an excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Candidates with experience and knowledge of the ITGS will be considered;
• Experience of teaching ICT in the Middle East is preferred;
• Elementary Education (K – 5) teachers must have an Elementary Education license/certification;
• Minimum of two years teaching experience, if a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree from a recognized accredited or nationally licensed University or College; or four years of teaching experience, if a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in a secondary education content area from a recognized accredited or nationally licensed University or College;
• Meet highly qualified definitions for teaching in their content areas as identified by coursework listed on their undergraduate college and postgraduate transcripts and defined by No Child Left Behind Act (USA);
• Two confidential letters of recommendation from immediate past and current employers that are hand signed on official letterhead from the school;
• Knowledgeable of effective teaching methodologies, assessment strategies, standards-based instruction, and strong content knowledge;
• Possess excellent interpersonal communication, collaboration, problem-solving, decision making and relationship building skills;
• Understand and can use Standards Based teaching and assessment practices in the classroom;
• Is student-centred in their delivery of instruction in the classroom;
• Understands the use of assessment data to design instruction that is differentiated based upon the individual and group instructional needs of students;
• Uses technology to advance learning, manage information and deliver instruction effectively to students;
• Is culturally competent and aware of the Cultural norms of the UAE.

Sharjah is located next to Dubai and borders close to Ajman and Umm Al Quwain. You can get to the centre of Dubai in about 35 minutes from Sharjah. Sharjah is considered a dry Emirate where there is little consumption of Alcohol. It is the 3rd largest city in the UAE with a population of over 800,000 people. The culture revolves around the religion of Islam and the traditional Arab culture. Sharjah has some amazing landmarks to visit. The Emirate also has its own airport. Some of the famous landmarks are:

• Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization.

Apply now if you think you have what it takes to teach ICT in the UAE. If you are successful in the job, you will need to get your documentation in order. We will help you every step of the way from start to finish and be able to guide you in preparation for your interview and post contract.

Qualification: Minimum Qualification or a relevant Bachelor's Degree with a Teaching Qualification.

Experience: 2 Years

Type of Staff: Male or Female can apply to this job. Must be western trained (USA, Canada, UK, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa). Must be a native speaker of English. Newly Qualified Teachers are NOT considered. Prefer candidates with international experience.

Additional:

• Experience of the IB Curriculum is beneficial but not essential as training will be given;
• Experience of USA Curriculum such as American Harcourt, AP and Common Core is highly valued;
• It will be beneficial to your application if you have experience of working in the Middle East or with non-native speakers of English.