Are you a Dubai-based educator, passionate about teaching English language? Are you a confident, creative teacher with a communicative approach? Do you have experience and are excited to work with a diverse range of nationalities and cultures? If this describes you, EF Education First invites you to join the new teacher team our new Dubai language campus in our mission of opening the world through education. EF Education First’s mission is opening the world through education. A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation, with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers – creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel. When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence is felt at our international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and encourage you to open the world through education. Your Role Work with a small local teaching team, backed by a professional academic team and award-nominated materials to deliver the EF academic program to classroom groups of up to 17 language students. You will be planning lessons that create an inspiring, safe and supportive classroom environment where building your students’ confidence in using language is your primary concern. This is a full time role with time in the campus at 40 hours per week including 27 hours of contact teaching. Responsibilities
Planning and delivery or General English Language and Special Interest courses (eg. Writing, Communication skills, Business English etc) in line with the EF syllabus.
Using electronic teaching, preparation and reporting tools to offer our students the best blend of book based and elearning opportunities.
Tracking student attendance, monitoring their progress and attending all teacher meetings.
Marking students class and homework
Writing student reports when required
Acting as an ambassador for EF
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
CELTA qualified or equivalent
Based in Dubai, with the right to work
Excellent communication skills
Sensitive to the needs of international students
A high level of customer service
Strong administrative and organisational skills
C2 level of English
Two references
Why you will enjoy working at EF Dubai
Multilingual classes with students from around the world
Excellent facilities with world class print and digital learning materials
Continuous professional development both in Dubai and through training exchanges with EF schools abroad
A new EF school that gives you a chance to really make an impact on how we grow
Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided in Dubai and around the world
EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.
