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[hickles]

I've read the other posts saying jobs start in Poland in september, but also that they recruit in June for these positions. If I do a CELTA ending 31st August will there still be jobs? Do you start applying whilst doing your celta? -Thanks

[Glenlivet]

Teaching English Abroad is a really good resource book you might like to try. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Teaching-English-Abroad-Susan-Griffith/dp/1854584405/ref=ed_oe_p I've got the 2005 edition and will upgrade to the latest edition when we go to the UK next week. Hundreds of schools worldwide with their contact details and requirements. Make sure you get the 9th edition, they're still selling the 2006 8th edition which is now well out of date.

[simon_porter00]

When I was in krakow, Bell hired their teachers in May. All the other schools hired at the beginning to the end of September. Some hired through the internet but they paid peanuts. You're best bet is to arrive before your CELTA, go round with your CV to all schools you can find (obviously check on here for reputations etc) and say that you're doing your CELTA, will qualify at the end of August and are looking for a job. Bear in mind August is holiday season for schools so getting hold of a school owner or DOS will be difficult. It is a very competitive market especially for teachers wanting to teach in schools so it'd help if you:
can negotiate well
present yourself well
highlight any life experience
highlight any work experience
You'd ideally want to work hard and get a B grade, A grades are as rare as hen's teeth, C grades are 10 a penny. Starting salaries, try for 1zl a min net (and you'd have to be a good negotiator to get this) or 1zl a min gross as your minimum.

[Glenlivet]

[hickles]

Thanks for all the advice and useful information guys!

[simon_porter00]

[hrvatski]

As an interviewer I know that an A grade on CELTA is basically a guarantee of happy times. I've found that B is no more a guarantee of success than a C though. Numerous times now I've seen C candidates streak ahead in a real teaching situation while the Bs wallow in mediocrity. I put it down to some people being better in the academic sphere than in the practicalities of a full-time job, and vice versa.

In fact lately I would even bring into question Krakow's CELTA B awarding competence.

[Glenlivet]

[roywebcafe]

Its just a popularity contest when it often comes to grades. The one person who got a B on my course was no better than those with a PASS! Worse in some cases. I am not speaking from sour grapes as I probably deserve a mere PASS. But as i finished my Celta in March I have been unemployed since - due to returning the UK i suppose

Timing is everything IMA! I will have to consider assassinating teachers in Krakow so a school will have to give me a job to fill in the gaps. Which schools do you guys work in by the way??

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