How to Get a Teaching Job in Dubai

Dubai, the postcard city of the Gulf, is an attractive destination to work for foreign population. There are job opportunities in fields such as construction, banking, IT, tourism, oil & gas and teaching. Expatriates throng the emirate to land a job in one of the industries as per their skills as it is quite lucrative to work here. The expatriate population in Dubai is growing by the day and most of them live here with their families, including children. For this reason, there is a large number of international schools in Dubai. The schools are meant to meet the demand from the international students, thus, most of them have American or British syllabus. There is a huge demand for professionally qualified teachers in these schools. The teachers who have experience in the British or American style of teaching get an edge over other teachers in getting a job in Dubai schools. Also, all foreign teachers are mostly recruited on a contract of two to three years. Therefore, the demand for teachers is always on the rise, considering the number of new schools opening in Dubai. More and more expatriate teachers look forward to teaching in Dubai as it helps them save intensively during their stay. However, before taking up a teaching job in Dubai, it is important to know more about the work environment, the salary structure and the incentives that come with a job in Dubai. Also, it is good to get a fair idea of the kind of qualifications that you require to get a teaching job in Dubai.

The schools in Dubai offer ample opportunities for expatriate teachers. The demand is high for two reasons. Firstly, there are new schools opening in Dubai each year. Secondly, the existing schools offer services during the summer break too, which requires qualified teachers. It is not a must to have British or American qualifications to get a teaching job in Dubai. This helps but it does not mean that teachers from other nations cannot apply for teaching jobs in Dubai. You need to have flawless skill sin spoken and written English and should be a certified qualified teacher with the required work experience.

You would need to get the qualifications attested by a public notary in your country. Thereafter, you would be required to get the notary attested by your embassy. The second step is sometimes tricky. You must get in touch with the embassy of your country to find out the details and formalities related with the same. Chances are that the embassy would help you with all such processes and you would get assistance in the process of applying to Dubai schools for teaching jobs.

Once this is done, you can start applying to various Dubai schools for the position that suits your qualifications well. You should regularly check for vacancies on the various school websites. Vacancies are also posted on job sites and newspapers. You must apply with a properly written cover letter and resume. The resume should highlight your relevant experience and qualifications in the field of teaching. The school should get an impression that you are the right fit for the job. Do mention your willingness to relocate. Also, mention about any awards or recognition that you might have received in the field of education so far. This will give you an edge in the eyes of the employer.

If your resume gets shortlisted, you will be called for an interview by the school. The travel and stay expenses would most likely be borne by the school only. Do find out more about the school before attending the interview. You can check the forums to find out what teachers and parents are writing about that school. That will give you some idea. It is good to make a call or send an email after sending your resume to find out the status. It will help you immensely if you network in Dubai with the people in the same profession. Once you land the job, you will be entitled to a lot of incentives besides the salary in your job. You would not have to pay any taxes, your accommodation will be paid for and if you are a female teacher, you will get a lot of other benefits too.

Mostly, school staff hiring is done during the summer break. So, you should ideally send your resume by January to start the process. This does not mean that you cannot apply throughout the year. But summer is generally the best season for teaching jobs in Dubai. Living in Dubai should be fun. The city is fast developing and offers luxurious stay to all those who come under its fold. So, you can enjoy a luxurious lifestyle while earning and saving a lot of money in Dubai.

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by geetika jain

Working in Dubai

The number of people that go to Dubai to work there is increasing by the day. The main attraction that pulls expatriates into Dubai for jobs is the salary that is offered and the enviable lifestyle that Dubai has to offer. Dubai is seeing an explosion in development. It is growing fast and the foreign population is playing a crucial role in helping Dubai attain the status that it now enjoys. With this rapid development, the employment opportunities in Dubai have also increased manifold. There are job opportunities available in every sector. Oil & gas jobs, construction jobs, IT jobs, banking jobs, teaching jobs and more such specialized jobs are up for grabs in Dubai.

For all those planning to apply for a job in Dubai or take up a job in the emirate, it is advisable to do a beforehand study of the place and of the sector that wish to apply for. While the common perception is that all jobs in Dubai are lucrative and pay well, that is not particularly true. The jobs that require special skill sets and expertise pay the most. In other menial jobs, the salaries are just the same as anywhere else. However, the best part about earning in Dubai is that one gets to save up a lot.

Also, there is a highly enjoyable social life to enjoy in Dubai. These reasons combine together to make Dubai a preferred destination for expatriates.

This also accounts for the fact that major recruitment companies have set shop in Dubai. These agencies help in sourcing talent from various parts of the world to fit in the right positions in Dubai. However, the best way to land a job in Dubai is to post your resume at various job sites and to those sites that specialize in hiring in the Gulf. At these websites, there is enough information available about the living and working conditions in Dubai.

For foreign workers, it is important to know that work hours in any job in Dubai are generally long. The work week is generally from Saturday to Wednesday or Sunday to Thursday. Friday is a holiday in Dubai. Generally, workers are expected to work for 10-12 hours per day, even six days a week. So, one must consider this before making a career move. It would be a good idea to write to your employer or to the HR department of the organization with which you wish to work, and find out all these details well in advance.

Basis this information, you can take a well-informed decision whether to take your family along or not while moving to do a job in Dubai. Do proper research and try to network with the people who are working in the same industry. This would give you an insight into what it is like to be working in the kind of industry and profile that you wish to take up in Dubai.

Generally, employers offer a good remuneration package to potential and worthy candidates. The package may include a housing allowance, health care benefits and allowance towards children's education, money for annual trip home and other such benefits. While you are considering a job offer, keep in mind that housing and schooling in Dubai are expensive. So, any job offer that pays for both would let you save a lot. Then, all you need to do is to weigh it in terms of number of hours that will need to be worked each week to make a decision whether the offer is acceptable or not.

The work culture in Dubai is to work hard and socialize harder. If you are career focused and are willing to spend extra hours at work, working in Dubai might turn out to be a very fruitful experience. However, if your family is accompanying you, then you have to give it a clear thought. You might not get as much time as you would want to spend with your family otherwise. You just have to be comfortable with this idea in your mind to get real joy out of living and working in Dubai. To get a real feel of what it is like to live in Dubai, you can become a part of forums to get feedback from people who are living and working in Dubai. Here you will find useful advice to give you a base to form your expectations.

Before moving to Dubai, get in touch with the embassy of your country. They will be able to provide you useful information about the industry that you wish to work in and also about other apprehensions that you might have about living and working in Dubai. If you accept Dubai with an open mind, it will welcome you with open arms. There is a lot of expatriate population, so you wouldn't be alone. People would mostly be friendly and willing to give a helping hand.

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by geetika jain