Big boost for Abu Dhabi as Adec recruits more Emirati teachers

More than 300 new Emirati teachers are to bolster public school education in Abu Dhabi.

The batch of 302 university graduates will take up their teaching posts under plans to increase the number of Emirati staff in the education sector.

Recruitment plans are in line with the nation’s Emiratisation process, and will take the proportion of local teachers working at Abu Dhabi Education Council schools to 52 per cent.

The news came a day after Adec announced the recruitment of 900 more teachers to work in the capital.

An orientation session has been held for the new recruits before the academic year, to familiarise them on the assessment process, requirements, overall curriculum and educational processes.

“Investment in education and knowledge is an investment for shaping the future and helping future generations face the current challenges,” said Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, Adec’s director general.

“Through proceeding with the nation’s development and prosperity, our wise leadership is keen to support Emirati teachers in all aspects so that they are able to perform their mission.”

Dr Al Nuaimi described the newly-appointed teachers as pioneers who will play a key role in educating future generations.

“Our leaders are keen to invest in teachers and provide them with the tools and skills needed to succeed in performing their duties,” he said.

“Adec’s teachers should excel in teaching, be creative and innovative, enhance education and promote values of loyalty and citizenship among students.

“We count on them to achieve a great leap in education as they are key players in overall development. With their efforts, I am sure better learning outcomes will be achieved.”

Adec has prioritised strengthening integration, co-operation and dialogue between the newly appointed teachers and their education leaders.

One of those new recruits, Arabic teacher Salem Al Yafie, is looking forward to his role in helping to shape the next generation.

“My mission will be to help students choose a better future,” he said. “I chose education because it is a noble profession that contributes to building generations capable of preserving the country’s achievements and pioneering status.”

Another new recruit, Yusuf Mohammed Al Junibi, a geology teacher, said he preferred to join the education sector rather than working as a geologist.

While his new role involves a pay cut, Mr Al Junibi said he wanted to help build his community.