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[can_teach05]

Hello,

Does anyone have any experience teaching at Harbourview Elementary or High School? This is a private school close to Tianjin. The rates of pay are quite high because they hire qualifed teachers with Bachelors in Education. Any information appreciated.

Cheers,
CT

[bendan]

I assume you've already looked at the school website.

http://www.harborviewschool.com/

The message from the new headmaster (appointed mid-term) ends with the paragraph, "Finally, there is an idea I would like to share with all of you here. Our school can be regarded as a spoiled kid, and he (she) has experienced a very hard time, thus, now he (she ) has become much more mature and sensible. Let�s make our effort together, and take good care of the kid together!"

The new man is reporting to the head of the Home World group, which is a large, well-run retail group here in Tianjin. I had no idea they were involved with this school. All I know is that the school is relatively new, and located in TEDA, a modern but dull (for foreigners) area about 30 or 40km from Tianjin proper.

The direct involvement of Home World, odd as it sounds, might actually be a good thing, as the boss has a reputation for being progressive and receptive to foreign ideas.