Date posted:2004-09-10 | Writer: Berlitz | Email: [email protected]
Berlitz Language Center is currently looking for young , dynamic native speakers of English who are flexible and able to adapt to a new style of teaching and different culture.
Qualifications: All training will be provided for new instructors in the Berlitz methodolgy on arrival in the kingdom. However a recognized TEFL certificate from an accredited university, such as the RSA CELTA will be advantageous.
Experience: At least one year teaching English as a foreign language as a full time employee is preferred.
Availability: We are recruiting instructors immediately for our franchise centers in Jeddah and Hofuf. Due to visa restrictions our positions in Jeddah are currently only open to single, male instructors from the United Kingdom. The positions in Hofuf are open to instructors from the United Kingdom and the United States of America. For further information concerning positions in Hofuf please contact us as indicated below. Interviews for the positions are likely to take place at the beginning of October 2004.
Offer Of Employment - Jeddah
Period of Contract : The contract is for one year and renewable at the end of your service.
Basic Salary: 7000 SR ( Tax Free ) monthly.
Housing Allowance: We provide single bedroom apartments for our instructors on a western compound, which gives them the opportunity to mix with their fellow expatriates and lead a similar lifestyle they are used to. The compounds have a swimming pool, restaurant, tennis courts, and mini market to cover all your basic needs.
Transportation: A monthly transportation allowance will be provided of 700 SR Taxis are very cheap in Saudi Arabia. It is possible to find a very good deal on a second hand car also.
Please note the current Exchange Rate is 3.75 SR for one US Dollar.
Annual Vacation: 15 days paid vaction after the first 12 months of working in the kingdom. In addition to this all staff including instructors are entitled to take 5-7 days paid holidays at Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adh'ha.These are public holidays for the kingdom and follow the famous months of Ramadan and Haji.
Air Tickets : The company will provide a single status round trip Economy Class ticket from/ to the place of origin once a year.
Health Care : The employee will be provided with free medical and dental insurance.
End Of Service Gratuity: The employee will be paid a compensation equal to half a month's salary for each of the first five years of employment; and one month's salary for each of the subsequent years. This is paid upon completion of service with the company.
Work Schedule: Instructors work 6 days a week; Thursday is a half day. Instructors will be expected to teach between 8-11 units per day. Berlitz teaching units are 45 minutes including a 5 minute break . Regular intervals are given between lessons. Shifts may vary and instructors will be expected to teach split shifts
Service Increment: Upon reaching a total of 3000 Berlitz teaching units instructors will receive a basic salary increase of 1000 SR.
Salaries are paid at the end of each gregorian month.
Environment
Jeddah is a very cosmopolitan city with a large expatriate community. It is located on the Red Sea and boasts the world's longest corniche. Jeddah has a wealth of restaurants to meet all of your tastes. You will find plenty to do at the weekend when most people retreat to the beach to relax by the water. You might think about diving and take the opportunity to discover one of the most beautiful underwater worlds. With almost 25 shopping malls you will have a large choice for shopping and can find most of the standard shops you would find in any European capital. Regular trips are organised to the desert at the weekend ! You could join one of the groups or venture out with your families and spend the night.
Applications
In order to quickly process applicant's request for employment and visa requirments we need to have the following documents submitted in the following formats:
1. Curriculum Vitae in MS Word Format to include the following items ñ - Nationality and passport number - Country of Birth - Date of birth - Marital status - Date of availability for relocation - Contact information such as fax, telephone, address etc - E-mail Address
This information should be sent by fax to 00966 2 6681815 for the attention of Mr. Kurt Brett or by e-mail to [email protected]
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