Work for CfBT in Oman (MOHE)                                                               

We recruit staff for the Ministry of Education (teacher trainers, inspectors, examination and curriculum specialists etc); for the Ministry of Higher Education (English language lecturers at the Colleges of Applied Sciences); and for our own English language centre, the British Training Institute in Muscat.

We currently have vacancies for:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LECTURERS FOR COLLEGES IN OMAN

CfBT recruits English language lecturers for the Colleges of Applied Sciences in Ibri, Nizwa and Salalah. Successful applicants work directly for the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) with their living and welfare managed by CfBT.

Tax Free Salary Package

English language lecturers in the Colleges provide students with the language and study skills needed to do academic work in English. The normal working day is 8.00 am to 4.30 pm, with a maximum of 20 teaching hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Native English speaker
• Degree: BA, MA or PhD in appropriate subjects
• English language teaching qualification: minimum CELTA or equivalent
• 3 years' relevant teaching experience
• Experience of working overseas

Remuneration:

A remuneration package which allows for a comfortable standard of living in Oman and includes:

• End-of-service gratuity
• End-of-year bonus: 50% of basic monthly salary
• All payments are tax-free in Oman
• Packages for the current academic year 2008-9:

BA holders:    971 OR per month
MA holders:   1050 OR per month
PhD holders:  1218 OR per month

Contracts run from 1 September to 31 August and are on a one-year renewable basis.
 
Other benefits:

• Fully furnished accommodation in apartments or houses
• Administrative, housing and welfare support
• Return airfares and baggage allowance
• Private medical and accident insurance for instructor and family
• Sick leave and compassionate leave according to Omani law
• 60 calendar days’ annual leave plus public holidays

Location of three of the Colleges of Applied Sciences

NIZWA

Nizwa College of Applied Sciences has a magnificent mountain backdrop and is about two hours from Muscat. Nizwa is well known for its fort and for its “souk” or market place. Here you will find everything from live animals to fine gold. It is also near Bahla, which is the home of a fort currently being restored as a World Heritage Site. Just past Bahla is another restored fort – Jabreen – which is furnished to give a clear idea of living conditions in past life. There are also Western-style hotels with pools and health clubs, and several restaurants.

IBRI

Ibri College of Applied Sciences is a three and a half hour drive from both Muscat and Dubai in the UAE. Ibri is a small town with limited retail outlets to provide you with the basics you need. It is close to Bat, which is the site of ancient burial tombs. There are also wadis (dry river beds) near by, and a wilderness for exploring. There is a hotel with a licensed restaurant, and Nizwa is an hour and a quarter away, where Western-style hotels with pools, health clubs and licensed restaurants are available.

SALALAH

Salalah College of Applied Science is located at the far south end of the country about 1000km from Muscat in the famed Dohfar region, home of the frankincense tree. From June to late August the climate in Salalah is unique as it is the only place in Oman have monsoon rains. As a result, Salalah is a place where many Gulf citizens go to escape the summer heat. It is also the only place in Oman to grow coconuts and is lush with banana trees. The city is located on a large flat delta, backed by rolling hills. It is a cosmopolitan city with restaurants, a good range of consumer goods and Western style hotels.

Please forward your CV to:   cfbt@teachanywhere.com
and mark your application for:  Oman – Colleges of Applied Sciences.

Oman is widely considered to be the most attractive and interesting country in the Gulf. There are few safer countries in the world than Oman and the general atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and welcoming to other cultures. The cost of living is low compared to other countries in the region. There are ample opportunities for outdoor sports such as scuba diving, mountain walking and spectacular off-road driving. Ibri and Nizwa are provincial towns within easy reach of Muscat, the mountains and the coast; Salalah is in the far south, on the coast, with a semi-tropical climate.

CfBT is one of the UK’s leading charities. It partners with government departments on educational projects in the UK and overseas. A leader in educational research, CfBT has a strong commitment to charitable and development work around the world.