23 August 2015
Eteach International urges British schools to get ready for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs)

Dubai - Due to a shortage of qualified experienced teachers, British schools in Dubai are now enlisting Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) to ensure a ready supply of talent for the future, according to Eteach International, the region's only online recruitment service dedicated to the education profession.
 
According to Jonathan Price, the organisation's Managing Director, NQTs can be a school's greatest asset, if managed correctly. "NQTs are energetic and ambitious and can easily adapt to new teaching styles and procedures. Good mentorship and training can help to attract and retain teachers, ensuring that the first two years provide a professional foundation for growth."

Any school in Dubai can employ an NQT, but if the school has been accredited by the British Schools Overseas (BSO), the teacher can receive Qualified Teacher (QT) status after working for two years. With this designation, teachers can seek positions elsewhere in the region or back in the UK, if desired.

To attain BSO accreditation, schools need to undergo inspection that aligns with the UK's Department for Education (DfE) standards and is monitored and carried out by an Ofsted* certified organisation. In Dubai, in particular,schools can seekBSO status fromthe Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)who conducta programme of regular inspections on schools, through CfBT Education Trustto attain BSO accreditation.

With the vast majority of schools in the region having achieved BSO accreditation, a number of teaching opportunities are readily available to NQTs.

Commenting on key areas to consider when employing NQTs, Price said: "Schools must put an NQT training programme in place witha mentoring structure that supports the development of teachers.

"The mentor should then develop and administer training guidelines with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)to aid the NQTs in both professional and personal development. Lastly, mentors should evaluate NQTs on a regular basis to ensure training schemes and KPIs are on track and that any issues can be addressed."

Further, a well-organised NQT training programme benefits a school's education profile, enablingstaff at all levels to evolve and grow, while making the school a sought-after place for teachers to develop their careers.

* Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted)

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About Eteach International
Eteach International, the Dubai-based branch of the UK's leading online education recruitment service, offers schools, academies and colleges cost-effective solutions to find and attract quality staff.

The Eteach International platform is designed by and for educators, putting the schools in control of their own recruitment and helping them build their online brand to become an employer of choice.

In combination with its extensive experience in the education sector and exceptional technological expertise, Eteach International was established to cater to the increasing demand for quality teaching professionals in the Middle East.

Translating into time-saving and cost-cutting practices for the recruiter, the service is free to register for teachers, with a reasonable fixed-price annual membership for schools. The services include:
•Unlimited job postings across all roles and access to more thanone million registered members on www.eteachinternational.com.

•A Career Site, which promotes the employer brand and looks professional online.

•Talent pools which enable recruiters to access and capture candidates all year round, ensuring that they never miss a quality candidate again.

•An award-winning Applicant Tracking System (ATS), which allows recruiters to manage candidates through all recruitment stages.

•Leveraging the power of social networks to promote members' vacancies. In doing so, Eteach International helps education professionals develop their career by providing free and easy access to great jobs and career advice. It also fosters an online community of teachers through social media, blogs and a regular newsletter.

For more information, please contact:
Stephanie Kuffner
Account Manager
Mobile: +971 52 690 1377
Email:stephanie@dpq.ae
Website:www.dpq.ae

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