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naturegirl321
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 Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 2:45 am Post subject: Re: Jobs for Licensed Teachers |
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| China.Pete wrote: |
| Many of these schools may prefer to recruit at international teacher job fairs . |
Intl job fairs are your best bet. YOu'll have access to tons of schools and probably get tons of offers as well. |
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waxwing
Joined: 29 Jun 2003
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| Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 11:26 am Post subject: Re: Jobs for Licensed Teachers |
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| China.Pete wrote: |
| A-Level centers, like lower-level international schools, can be a mixed bag. Their primary benefit is that they will pay more for advanced degrees, unlike the government schools. They will not necessarily pay any more for a teaching license; whereas higher-end international schools will require this. |
I suppose it is fair to say that they won't necessarily pay more for a PGCE/QTS, but it would be more accurate to say that your chances of getting the job are exponentially higher in this case. Someone with a PhD might have a great shot at it, but only in the case that they have good teaching experience of some sort. But "mixed bag" is of course correct; each centre/college/school has its own idiosyncracies.
As a practical science teacher, be sure to quiz potential employers about the provision of lab facilities. The less professional or newer outlets are often problematic in this area, which can make your job a big headache.
OP, I've taught A-level Maths and Physics in China for 3-4 years now, you can PM me if you need some specific info, I just might be able to help.
PS I agree about job fairs, also I take it you've been browsing the TES. |
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China.Pete
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| Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 4:04 am Post subject: True Enough |
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"I suppose it is fair to say that they [A-Level Centres] won't necessarily pay more for a PGCE/QTS, but it would be more accurate to say that your chances of getting the job are exponentially higher in this case." -- Waxwing
True enough, Waxwing. Every school in China will like qualifications on some level. I think the point I was trying to make was that, given the OP's qualifications, A-Level centres will pay more than government schools, while bona fide international schools could potentially pay the most. |
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lpm782
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| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:24 pm Post subject: Where do you know there to be job fairs in CHina? |
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I am a MS in Chemistry.
I'd like to find a job teaching that (as opposed to English).
[email protected] |
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waxwing
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| Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 11:08 pm Post subject: Re: Where do you know there to be job fairs in CHina? |
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| lpm782 wrote: |
I am a MS in Chemistry.
I'd like to find a job teaching that (as opposed to English).
******@yahoo.com |
If you're looking for advice, please give a lot more details about your background.
Chemistry is an in-demand subject for some schools - and with an MS you might have a good chance of getting such a job, or even an excellent chance (depending on the details you've omitted). But either way, it takes some effort to find these jobs in China.
Edit: also, I strongly advise you to remove your email in plaintext - it causes serious spamming.
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tpyeon
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well, a location and school has finally been put forward by dipont:
beijing national day school
i've stayed in beijing for a couple of months a few years back, so know a bit about a bit of the city. well, to be fair, not much as i spent 4 hours a day doing yiquan... but i'm happy to go back.
does anyone here work for the school or give me any feedback on it? or it's location? anything at all really! |
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Pelican_Wrath
Joined: 19 May 2008
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| Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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| suanlatudousi wrote: |
| Being sent a sample contract and you sending references are not a job offer. A job offer truly consists of you having your Z visa in hand with Foreign Expert Certificate. If you're a licensed teacher why come to China ? No jobs in Britain ? |
Because 280,000 RMB a year is enough to live a very nice lifestyle in China, but just an average one in the UK? Heck, it's actually more money in real terms than proper teachers actually get in Britain. |
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kev7161
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| Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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http://www.admissions.cn/bjshiyi/index1.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_National_Day_School
http://facts-about-china.com/study-in-beijing-national-day-school-bnds/
Direct contact with the school via email: [email protected]
I know the OP is probably looking for someone on these forums that has actually worked there to give him some greater insights but that is not going to always happen here. Too many schools out there, too few regular Dave's posters. I used GOOGLE to find the above three links and there is a direct contact email address. They may not answer your questions unless they know you are already a hire with them. You might try to ask for contact information with their FAO and then can ask more detailed questions.
(note: of course websites are always going to put their best face forward - but at least these sites give SOME information and ideas, which is better than NONE!) |
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tpyeon
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| Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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hi kev,
yeah i had already used my google fu, was hoping that maybe someone had worked there. i appreciate that there are a good few schools in china like... |
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