What is the Selection Criteria of Primary School Teaching Positions?

1. What are the Selection Criteria of Primary School Teaching Positions? A teacher is the most critical component of a school that can make or break a student’s future. Especially in the formative years, primary school teachers have a greater responsibility as they play a significant role in developing the personality of students. Here are the following qualifications that CBSE Schools in Dubai require in a teacher: ●The teacher must have a degree in a particular subject, especially if it is a subject teacher. ●The class teacher must have a Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. ●The subject teacher Bachelor Degree in the relevant subject or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Registration When the teacher receives the initial appointment, they need to register on the Educator Permit System. To complete the registration, a teacher must meet the requirements of:

2. ●Subject Qualification ●Teacher Preparation Qualification ●Additional Qualification Requirements ●Language Proficiency ●Legal Status ●Fitness to Teach ●Good Standing ●Mandatory Professional Development ●Subject Qualification The subject qualification required for teacher registration is the same as the degree required for the Initial Appointment. ●The class teacher must have a Bachelor Degree in Education or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution ●The subject teacher Bachelor Degree in the relevant subject or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution Teacher Preparation Qualification The teacher applying for the position must have a teacher preparation qualification at the level of a higher diploma or above. The topics that this diploma programme must cover ●Educational Pedagogy ●Curriculum Development and Design ●Learning Assessment ●Classroom Management ●Educational Technology ●Psychology (cognitive, social and physical development) ●Teaching Practice A teacher teaching a vocational education programme must have a recognised assessor or verifier qualification. Language Proficiency A teacher teaching English Language as a subject must additionally qualify for teaching the English Language as a second or foreign language (e.g. CELTA, DELTA, TESOL). ●A teacher who teaches the English Language as a subject should have an IELTS Band Score of minimum seven or equivalent. (Should be an IELTS “GOOD USER”) ●A teacher using English as a language of instruction only should have an IELTS Band Score or six minimum or equivalent. (Should be an IELTS “COMPETENT USER”) A teacher teaching a language other than English must have evidence of language proficiency as specified by appropriate authorities and curricula.

3. Apart from the educational requirements, a teacher looking to apply for primary school teaching jobs in Dubai must have the following documents: ●A valid UAE Residence Visa ●A school contract or employment agreement ●A declaration of fitness to practice the teaching profession ●UAE Police Clearance Certificate ●A Letter from the school confirming the teacher is in good standing International teachers who haven’t resided in the UAE for the last five years should produce a police clearance certificate from each country of residence. Apart from these essential qualifications, the teacher must show an active passion in the profession of teaching.