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Two of Dubai's biggest schooling organisations are set to welcome 1,480 new teachers and school leaders to their networks for the upcoming academic year, adding to the more than 18,800 teachers already working in Dubai.
Despite a slight decrease from last year's new teacher recruits (for both organisations) as well as a stagnation of salaries across some schools this year, teachers are continuing to transition overseas for better salary packages, career progression and new experiences.
Speaking to several international teacher recruitment agencies, successful applicants are coming in from Ireland, Canada, the UK and US predominantly, as well as some GCC countries.
For the 2018/19 academic year, Gems Education will be welcoming onboard 1,300 teachers to its network; 400 less than last year (1,700).
And Taaleem will be welcoming 180 new recruits; a dip on the 216 figure from the 2017/18 academic year.
According to current Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) figures, there are 18,832 teachers working across Dubai's private schools; including 3,150 teaching assistants. However, this is a slight underestimate as not all schools have sent their data to the authority for the current year.
With 13 new schools set to open across the city for the upcoming 2018/19 academic year, the 1,480 figure for new recruits may increase too, as some agencies are still working with schools here to finalise job roles.
Speaking to Khaleej Times, Brendan Law, vice-president, British Cluster Lead at Gems Education, said it will make every effort to settle new staff quickly.
"This academic year, the Induction Week will culminate in an Awareness Day where over 1,300 new teachers and leaders will be joining the Gems Education family. All our new teachers across the UAE will come together in Dubai for a welcome day filled with fun events as well as professional development sessions."
When it comes to the single most asked question by international teachers during the interview stage, Law said opportunities for professional development is a big pull for new recruits.
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