Berlitz Female Native English Teachers Required For Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

Berlitz Requires Female Native English Teachers For Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

With a brand established through 130 years of experience using a unique teaching method, come and be part of Berlitz…the leading language learning School in the world today.

Berlitz Al-Ahsa consists of two men and two ladies language schools, situated in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Our language schools are part of the international network of Berlitz language schools and fully apply the Berlitz teaching methodology. We are currently expanding our operations and are accepting applications from qualified ESOL instructors to teach English on two-year renewable contracts.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Classroom instruction using the Berlitz English language programs and supplementary programs such as TOEFL preparation. Berlitz classes are organised via time segments (units) of 45 minutes each. Students enrolled in a Berlitz course normally take 2 units a day for a few weeks. The number of weeks depend on the number of students in the class (i.e. the more the number of students, the more weeks the instructor needs to complete the course level). The Berlitz English programme is organised into 10 levels, which take the learner from absolute beginner to native-like fluency. Each level takes between 4 and 8 weeks to complete, depending on the number of students in the class. Teachers are required to provide progress reports and final marks for each group.

• Attending the Full training in the Berlitz Method and achieving a passing mark. Berlitz language programmes utilise the world-renowned Berlitz Method, in which all speaking and learning is conducted in the target language. A communicative approach is used, based on listening and speaking, supplementing study with relevant reading and writing exercises. Class sizes are limited to 15 students or less for a maximum of student/teacher interaction

• Attending regular teaching workshops/improvement meetings and any training as required.

Working Conditions

• Working hours: Contract is for 8 hours per day: 7.5 hours of classroom instruction and 0.5 hours class preparatory and administrative work. Overtime is paid for any additional classroom instruction.

• The language centre opens 5 days per week for classroom instruction from Sunday to Thursday. Saturdays are reserved for meetings and staff training purposes only. 


Characteristics, Qualifications and Experience of Instructors

• Applicants must be native-born English speakers. Single teachers as well as married teaching couples are welcome to apply. For couples, both the husband and wife need to be qualified with a minimum of 1 year formal teaching experience.

• The following combinations represent the minimum qualifications and experience required to work at Berlitz AlAhsa:


- BA (in any discipline) + 12 months English teaching experience in a formal school environment (public and private school teachers are accepted).


- BA + PGCE (or BEd) + 12 months teaching experience in a formal school environment.


- BA + PGCE (or BEd) + successful completion of NQT year.


- BA + CELTA or equivalent + 12 months TESOL experience in a language center.

• Other qualifications and/or experience of a similar standard may be considered

Salary and Benefits

• Starting basic salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.

• Teaching overtime is compensated at a rate of 1.5 times an instructor’s basic hourly pay rate.

• All compensation is tax-free.

• 30 days’ paid leave per year with round tickets.

• 9 days paid leave for public holidays.

• Medical insurance provided.

• Furnished single person’s or family accommodation provided, rent-free.

• Re-imbursement of air passage to Saudi Arabia.

• Possible annual salary increase based on performance.

• End-of-service award after 24 months service.

Life in Saudi Arabia: Society

Despite aspiring to be a modern country in many respects, Saudi Arabia still has one of the most traditional societies in the world. Life in Saudi Arabia is governed by firm religious beliefs, rules and traditions, and expats living in Saudi Arabia have to get used to that as there is no way around it.

The traditions and attitudes of Saudi Arabia have been shaped by Islam as well as Bedouin culture. Thus, expats living in Saudi Arabia will discover that family bonds are still much stronger than in many other cultures, to an extent that they permeate all aspects of life in Saudi Arabia, even in the business world.

Living in Saudi Arabia: Culture

Cultural life in Saudi Arabia has to be in agreement with strict interpretations of the Quran. In practice, this means that the visual arts, for example, are limited to geometric, floral or abstract designs, as representations of human beings are forbidden. Although there are some cinemas in larger cities, relinquishing the joys of theater comes with the territory of life in Saudi Arabia for expats.

Music and dance form an important part of cultural life in Saudi Arabia, as does Bedouin poetry. Literature in Saudi Arabia in general is, however, kept in check by strict censorship rules. If a life in Saudi Arabia is planned for expats, they should be aware that, just as there is no freedom of religion, there is no real freedom of expression, either.

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Application Procedure

• Covering letter explaining your interest in working for Berlitz Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

• Detailed CV

• Clear photo

• A scan copy of the passport information page

• A scan copy of academic certificates

• A scan copy of academic transcripts showing the GPA or final grades

• Two recent letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and email for the referees
All of the above documents are required for an applicant to be considered. Incomplete applications will result in delays to the recruitment process.
We wish you all the best with your application!

Kindly send your CV with below requested documents and also fill in the information below and send at imran_mureed@hotmail.com and send CC to imranmureed007@gmail.com

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