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Seeker31
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 Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 12:21 pm Post subject: NQT Job Interview |
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Hi,
I am currently on the last year of a two year BSc Science/ICT teaching degree.
I am due to qualify in June next year. I have recently secured an interview with Maarif International Schools. Would a school usually employ an NQT?
the interview will be via Skype video conference, Any advice/tips? |
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veiledsentiments
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| Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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What's an "NQT"?
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nomad soul
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| I'd guess NQT means non-qualified teacher. |
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Seeker31
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| Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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opps! maybe i should have explained that
NQT is a newly qualified teacher, No experience in a first job i.e straight out of university. |
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Sheikennotstirred
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| Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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Bear in mind you won't be able to do an induction year abroad, so you won't become a fully qualified teacher until you return to the UK and do your induction year down the line: something which might be awkward/faintly ridiculous if you've put in a few years abroad.
Also, bear in mind that TESL and teaching in international schools are parallel careers. We are ships in the night, and rarely the twain shall meet. Much advice on this board won't apply to you, unless you are specifically thinking of a career change to full time TESL. |
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veiledsentiments
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| Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 2:01 am Post subject: |
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| Sheikennotstirred wrote: |
| Bear in mind you won't be able to do an induction year abroad, so you won't become a fully qualified teacher until you return to the UK and do your induction year down the line: something which might be awkward/faintly ridiculous if you've put in a few years abroad. |
Now that I know what this mean, it sounds to me like you should be fully certified or licensed or whatever it is called in your home country before heading overseas.
As the "Sheik" says... we are mainly ESL/EFL teachers here and don't know all of the ins and outs of teaching in the schools. I would fear that at this point in your career, you would only be eligible for the "not so good" employers - who will try to get you on the cheap. The best schools always want to see full credentials and a few years of experience.
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Seeker31
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| Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys,
Yes Iam aware I wont have completed my NQT year, What I am afriad of is the type of school this company has and what VS said - getting me on the cheap and placing me in a horrible school.
aint this the same with an esl teacher, i.e with no experience?? |
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veiledsentiments
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| Seeker31 wrote: |
| aint this the same with an esl teacher, i.e with no experience?? |
Yes... which is why I always advise complete newbies to the field to get a few years experience... and as many relevant certs (CELTA and even an MA if possible) before even considering this part of the world.
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