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Thomas Blakemore's Blogs
Below are a variety of different blogs about teaching in Dubai and life as a primary school teacher.
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11 Culture Shocks When Moving To The UAE
Let's explore 11 key culture shocks you should be prepared for when moving to the UAE
Mar 12
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Teaching in Dubai, UAE: Managing Workload Without Burnout
Teaching in Dubai is an incredible experience but challenging with wellbeing.
Mar 6
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Teacher Workload in Dubai vs UK
Uncover the unique challenges of teaching workload in Dubai vs the UK. Explore the intense preparation for inspections and the emphasis on w
May 11, 2024
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5 ways to save money in the Dubai
This blog shares a range of different ways to save money in what can be a very expensive country, the UAE.
Aug 18, 2022
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How much do teachers get paid in Dubai?
How much do teachers in Dubai and the UAE get paid?
Jun 19, 2022
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10 Myths About Living In Dubai
This blog aims to bust 10 of the myths people have when considering living in Dubai.
Apr 24, 2022
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10 Myths About Teaching In Dubai
This blog is going to share a range of different misconceptions that other people might have about teaching in Dubai.
Apr 16, 2022
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12 Common Questions About Teaching In Dubai
12 Common questions and answers about teaching abroad Dubai in the UAE that primary and secondary school teachers often ask.
Jan 23, 2022
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Why I Quit Teaching in the UK
One of the most common questions I get asked is about the reasons why I quit primary school teaching in the UK and chose teaching in Dubai,
Jan 9, 2022
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Why I'm Worried about changes to the working week in Dubai
The working week is changing in the UAE. For as long as I’ve been teaching in the UAE, it has been the same. The working week is chaingin
Dec 29, 2021
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Is Teaching In The UAE/ Dubai For You?
To find out if teaching in Dubai or the UAE is for you, you need to balance and look at some of the pros and cons of teaching in the UAE.
Dec 4, 2021
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How I Got My Job Teaching In Dubai
This blog shares how I got my teaching job in Dubai and how to get a teaching job in dubai using some of the teaching in UAE guides created.
Nov 26, 2021
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