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jojo25



Joined: 26 Jan 2010
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:56 pm    Post subject: Jobs for Brits? Reply with quote

Hi,

I have trawled through lots of posts, and it seems that the majority of you are Americans. I am a Brit, but with few qualification. Well, I have a 1st-class BA Hons in Linguistics, and a CELTA cert. I have 3 years' experiance, however this was informal one-to-one teaching, and not in a school.
TeachAway looks great, but it is for North Americans only... the UK does not have any sort of teaching licence. And is UAE even interested in Brit. English speakers?
I'd really appreciate your help, and I'm sure I've repeated questions from others.... hope it's not too terribly tedious...
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doner



Joined: 21 Jan 2010
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The UK most certainly does have teaching licences and teachaway is not only for N Americans.
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veiledsentiments



Joined: 20 Feb 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Your problem is definitely not that you are British, your problem is your lack of credentials and experience. In fact, everywhere I worked in the Gulf was a majority British or perhaps more accurately, not American. It may be that there are slightly more Americans posting here (not sure if that is true or not), but this is an American based website open to all.

And doner is right... there is a British teaching license and teachaway is hiring any native speaker of English with their national credentials/license.

VS
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johnslat



Joined: 21 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dear donor,

Looks like it may be only North American teachers, though:

"Frey adds that �the demand for North American teachers internationally is constant as the North American education system is highly regarded.� Governments across the globe hire native English speaking teachers, many from the US, in large numbers every year. This year, the Korean government hired 1,500 such teachers in an effort to place one native English speaking teacher in each school.

Experts maintain that continued recessionary budget cuts will result in more domestic layoffs in education, and increase demand for North American trained educators worldwide.

About Teach Away Inc.:

Teach Away is the sole provider of North American teachers to governments in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates, as well as a leading provider to governments and international schools in Asia, the Middle East and South America. To learn more about Teach Away Inc. and international teaching jobs please visit www.teachaway.com."

Regards,
John
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doner



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Young and with a first-why TEFL?
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jojo25



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ok, maybe I should give you a little more info.... but first, thanks for all your help Smile
I also study Arabic, and want to go and live in the Middle East to practice for a few years, before doing my Master's. I also really enjoyed teaching when I did it as a student. I know the education situation/system is totally different there, but I consider myself a very resilient and adaptable person.
I double-check, and TeachAway if definately for North Americans only.
Also: the Teaching Licence in England only starts Sept 2010. Unless you are talking about something else?
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doner



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jesus H Christ what do think PGCEs and QTS and the old cert eds were?

Learning Arabic go to Egypt.
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jojo25



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ok, there may have been some misunderstanding... of course I know about PGCE etc, but I thought these were more qualifications, than licences. But as I said, I am new to this.
I have no ties, no bills in the UK to pay, and am not particularly interested in making tonnes of cash. Just a job and an experience really. I know I enjoyed teaching before, so to me, it makes sense - and I have a CELTA.
I really appreciate any advice, and to hear about other's experience.
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doner



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

jojo25 wrote:
am not particularly interested in making tonnes of cash..

Just as well because you are not with a celta.
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veiledsentiments



Joined: 20 Feb 2003
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 1:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

OK jojo... now that we know the money isn't important, but polishing up your Arabic is, I suggest that you look at Egypt or Syria. (or even Morocco, Jordan, or Lebanon) With a bit of hustle, you should be able to round up enough work in language schools and private lessons to at least, pay your bills. The Gulf is way too expensive and you need a work visa. North Africa and the Levant are more laid back and cheap.

Not to mention that they are better places to learn Arabic (because you will actually need it for daily life)... and they are fun places to live and work as I assume that you are younger...

VS
(I swear I remember Teachaway interviewing in Europe/London... but I am probably mis-remembering. Laughing It is probably another recruiter.)
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h-train



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I believe I saw Teach Away is interviewing in London. Teachanywhere does as well according to their website.
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johnslat



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 7:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yup, TeachAway interviews in London:

"Teaching at Public Schools in Abu Dhabi
Teach Away Inc. is the official provider of certified teachers for PRIMARY and SECONDARY public schools located across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the surrounding area. Teach Away is looking for enthusiastic, resilient and dedicated teachers to participate in a large education reform that will help shape the future of this young nation.

Application & Interviews
NOTE: Interviews will be held in the UK and across North America in February/March. Apply now to be invited for an interview."

http://www.teachaway.com/content/teaching-public-schools-abu-dhabi
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veiledsentiments



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does this mean that they are going to London to interview Americans and Canadians? I don't know why I would be confused by this. Rolling Eyes

VS
(I read the link and I'm still not clear as to why they are interviewing there)
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D. Merit



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 10:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

jojo25 wrote:
I know about PGCE etc, but I thought these were more qualifications, than licences.


It's the same thing as I understand it, jojo. When our US counterparts talk about licenses they mean the equivalent of a PGCE.
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