Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Victoria

For all schools and principals, teachers and business managers

S017-2014 Recruitment for the Victoria International School of Sharjah

Main Points The Victoria International School of Sharjah (VISS), in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is currently recruiting to employ teachers at kindergarten, primary and secondary school level. The VISS is a leading international school of over 1400 students from 61 nations from nursery to year 12. The VISS offers both the Victorian curriculum and IB Diploma. The principal of VISS will be visiting Victoria on 16 and 17 February 2014 and holding meetings in Melbourne and Geelong to provide information on employment opportunities at the school. Teaching positions commence in August 2014. Visit the VISS website for details of vacancies and the application process at www.viss.ae

Actions Required To learn more about employment at VISS, attend an information session at one of the times and locations send your notification to attend to howell.julie@viss.ae Venue University High Gene Technology Centre Regional Office South-Western Victoria Region Address 77 Story Street, Parkville Time 10.00am

Date Sunday 16 February 2014 Monday 17 February 2014

5A Little Ryrie Street, Geelong

5.00pm

Critical Dates Applications should be sent to teachingpositions@viss.ae by 9 March 2014 The duration of a typical appointment for a teacher at the VISS is two to three years. DEECD teachers with ongoing contracts should apply for LWOP from their principal. The remuneration package generally ranges between 11,000 and 16,000 UAE dirhams per month. This is a tax-free salary as there is no income tax in the United Arab Emirates. Additional benefits include: o Flights to and from the VISS on appointment and completion of employment contract for teacher and family (up to 2 children) o Rent-free furnished accommodation o An annual return flight to Melbourne or point of recruitment o Subsidised education at VISS for up to two children Additional Information

o Medical insurance for teacher and dependants o A gratuity of one month basic salary for each fully completed year of service o Shipping and establishment allowances o Visa costs

Sue Christophers Executive Director International Education Division Early Childhood and School Education Group