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feathers · Joined: 30 Apr 2012 Posts: 35

Hi everyone,

Would anyone be able to tell me general dates for hiring times for International Schools, not only for schools that start in September, but also for schools that start in the other calendars. If you know which countries hire when, that would be really useful, too.

If I go this route, I would be able to start applying around now, but wouldn't be able to leave for a job until August or September, 2012. (my current contract ends in mid July). And, ideally, August/September is when I would want to begin a job, since I don't want to wait too long until I start working again.

Thanks! All advice is appreciated!

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

Your question is too general because you don't specify which part(s) of world you want to teach in. Hiring seasons could vary based on the country.

feathers · Joined: 30 Apr 2012 Posts: 35

Thanks, Soul...

My husband and I are actually open to teaching in almost any country. We have some preferences, but want to be quite open in terms of a first job teaching in an international school. So, general advice is still welcome. I'm just interested in knowing when one should apply to different international schools.

tttompatz

feathers · Joined: 30 Apr 2012 Posts: 35

Okay thanks, Paradise

Sorry if I seemed elusive. My husband and I live in Australia. He's Australian and I'm Canadian (with permanent residency in Australia). Neither of us will qualify for EU status.

Okay, so from what you've said so far regarding international schools, i.e., Asian schools can start March, April, May - then during what months can a person still apply for these schools?

On the other hand, when is the best time to apply for the other hemisphere, and can you apply right up till September, or is that not good?

Also, how about the middle east?

BTW, I've been noticing quite a bit of activity in terms of jobs in China. Is it a good time to apply there?

tttompatz

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

For info on schools in the Mid East, try www.teachaway.com .

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

As others have noted, openings in good international schools aren't actually that plentiful. Particularly if you are two teachers, presumably wanting to find jobs at least in the same city, it's by no means a given that you'll find anything at all that's suitable for you in the international school scene, though of course you may get lucky.

Also, we are assuming that you are credentialed teachers in Australia and that you have at least two years teaching there; this is the minimum in most cases for good int'l schools.

DebMer · Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 12:45 pm Post subject:

American School Foundation in Mexico City is looking for a few teachers for the coming school year (late August, I believe). One position advertised is music teacher (choral). http://www.asf.edu.mx/Institutional/Employment/EmploymentOpportunities.html

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home

I'd start planning a year in advance. Register with intl school job fairs and then go to the fairs. There are also last minute hirings as well, but if you can plan ahead, it's better. INternational School reviews is a good website.

feathers · Joined: 30 Apr 2012 Posts: 35

Thanks for the posts.

I have several years of secondary teaching experience in both Canada and Australia (I started teaching in secondary schools since 1990). In addition, I taught in S. Korea for a year and a half, but not at an international school. I have a BA, Professional Teacher's Certificate (Canadian equivalent to the Grad. Dip. Ed) and a CELTA. My husband has 5+ years of teaching EFL and ESL internationally and locally. He's got an MA in TESOL, a Grad Dip Ed. in TESOL, Humanities, and Indonesian Language, and a CELTA and has travelled extensively.

Regarding couples, I've actually heard the opposite - that they could be quite sought after in international schools. Have I heard wrong?

I've heard of the school review. I'm not in a position to look one year ahead - I'd like to secure positions for my husband and I starting August - we want to do this now and not really wait for a year (although I'm sure it is good advice for those who can wait longer).

Lastly, when referring to "the fall", can we please specify in terms of months since as you know, the "fall" can be quite different in different countries. For instance, in Canada, the "fall" is October. In Australia, it is May.

Thanks for the replies!

natsume · Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 409 Location: Chongqing, China

naturegirl321 · Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 9041 Location: home sweet home