Teach in Qatar

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Teach in Qatar: Teachers are on the move!

 

Dubai, Dubai, Dubai, that’s all we seem to hear when teachers call in to the office.  The crazy thing is the salaries aren’t as lucrative as they used to be and is still an expensive country to work in.  Anyone who is on the ground or in the region will know what is going on and is beginning the move to Qatar, so what you should be saying is:

Qatar, Qatar, Qatar!

Yes, the SeekTeachers team agrees, Dubai has a great lifestyle with TAX FREE salaries and benefits. Yes, we know, it is home to Palm Island, the 7 star Burj Al Arab and the tallest building in the world: the Burj Khalifa. But there is more out there than just Dubai.
Qatar is located about 45 minutes flight time from Dubai airport and is not only the fastest growing country in the region but it’s also officially the richest country in the world. With the highest GDP and the third largest oil reserves in the world, Qatar is growing and growing FAST!
Initially known for pearl fishing, the current Emir HH Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani is developing the country with nothing but the best. Qatar’s economy in the 1930′s crashed badly until the discovery of oil in the 1940′s. Most of the business world is fast developing in the capital of Qatar which is Doha. Further out there are developing communities such as Dukhan and Al Khor where much of the oil workers are based.
For those of you that do not know, Qatar owns a large amount of real estate in the financial district of London, Canary Wharf. It also owns the Shard in London, Harrods, shares in Sainsbury’s, Barclays and the London Stock Exchange. In addition it owns twenty percent of Camden Market, the Olympic Park and a fifth of Heathrow Airport.

Qatar is taking over the world

So why is this important to you, you may be asking. Well that is simple: Qatar is looking to be one of the best countries in the world for education, so much that is has literally created campuses off of the leading educational institutes from the USA and the UK.

 

Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar School of the Arts (VCUQ), Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q), Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ), Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Qatar), Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q), HEC Paris and UCL Qatar are, to name a few, the leading institutes which have been literally created to deliver the world’s best education to the students of Qatar.

The demand for quality teachers is on the rise in this small but super rich country. More and more nurseries are being developed so early years and primary teachers are in huge demand. In addition, core subjects like Maths, English and Science are also needed based on the new requirements set forth by the Supreme Education Council. As the country increases with expatriates, there will be a much wider variety as well as a higher quantity of education jobs. Using an agency like www.SeekTeachers.com will help you secure your next role here.

 

There are many private schools being set up in this region so the scope for jobs is HIGH! Similar to that of Abu Dhabi Education Council, Qatar’s education is governed by the Supreme Education Council (SEC). The SEC is doing a major restructuring in the education sector and is ensuring standards that all schools in Qatar must abide by. The SEC is similar to that of OFSTED in the UK and many of the top education experts are from western countries such as the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Salary packages are very competitive in Qatar and something for teachers to note is that the Qatari Riyal is stronger than the Emirati Dirham, so you’re potential for earning (when you convert it) is higher. Typical packages also include: housing, medical, visa and flights for the employer, gratuity which is 3 weeks per annum complete and a 2 year contract.  Some employers provide additional benefits.

 

Business in Qatar

 

Qatar is the first Arab nation to be host to the FIFA World Cup. This is a major game changer and they are setting up to impress. Man made islands, high quality shopping malls, the beautiful Islamic Museum of Arts, Souq Waif, Palm Tree island and, if you are into horse riding, you should head down to Al Rayyan. Qatar is also very pro sports with amazing facilities in the Aspire Academy. The region is in full development and much like the neighboring United Arab Emirates; there will be similar if not better complexes. The number of expatriates coming into Qatar has more than doubled in the last 6 months and will continue as there are more opportunities for work and play. As more luxury housing compounds develop, more expatriates are settling into the region. With five world class stadiums planned, sports enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice as Qatar is heading for nothing less than spectacular.

Official FiFA World Cup Official Stadiums Trailer

Teachers should be looking at Qatar as the “next Dubai” and aim to get here ASAP to be part of the phenomenal change ahead of you. Register with SeekTeachers.com now to get your next international teaching job in Qatar. Think Quality, Think Qatar!