Korean Job Discussion Forums

marcelery · Joined: 23 Oct 2008

I would like to apply to a Seoul Public school. When does the winter semester for 2010 start? How early do I have to apply? Where do I apply? Thanks!

Otherside · Joined: 06 Sep 2007

Instead of posting multiple one line threads, why not make one with all your questions (all of which have been answered hundreds of times already).

Semesters start in September and March. September 2009 for Seoul is all full, though a few spots may come up later. They haven't started recruiting for March yet. I'd suggest applying in November to get in early.

"Where to apply?" On the top of your screen click on "jobs" Then click on "Korean Jobs Board". There are hundreds of jobs there posted every week. For public schools in Seoul look for ADs which say "public school in Seoul" (or a variation thereof) or "SMOE". They will probably start advertising for March 2010 jobs from October.

PS. If I was a recruiter, I'd patrol these boards looking for posts like the one above and send them a PM, the meat doesn't get much fresher than this. Easy cash Very Happy

marcelery · Joined: 23 Oct 2008

Isn't there a website where you can apply online without having to go through a recruiter?

uk27 · Joined: 19 May 2009 Location: Korea

I think you can apply through EPIK/GEPIK/SMOE directly and not have to go through a recruiter. Having said that, I went through a recruiter and didn't find it too much hassle.

Do what everyone else does; look on the job boards every day and search the internet for information. Don't just rely on one source.

poet13 · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:33 pm Post subject:

Don't bother. They aren't any better than hagwons now.
And what the other guy said.

D-Jay · Joined: 24 Jun 2009

Zantetsuken · Joined: 21 Dec 2008

The 2 guys above me are dead on. Public School suck balls for the most part.

Actually Poet13....I remember a while back you had a real hate for hagwons and liked the PS system. I guess Public Schools really have gone down the toilet if even old fans are renouncing them.

poet13 · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:35 pm Post subject:

Yes, you're right Zantetsuken. But with the recent pullback on most benefits, especially camp pay, I think it's become more than even. I also think that for the informed (and prepared to do battle if necessary), a hagwon would be a better gig.

I finish at my PS (3rd contract), and will go home to the Philippines to be a farmer. 98 days and counting.

Zantetsuken · Joined: 21 Dec 2008

Freddypops · Joined: 11 Jun 2009

poet13 · Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:59 pm Post subject:

I do try on the spelling. The best part about the hagwon gig was that I didn't have to sit around when I didn't have class.
I did a class from 11-11:50 am and then started at 2:30. It left a lot of day for me. Sure I finished at 8:30, but that wasn't so bad considering. The worst part was getting ripped off. But as I said before, I am now informed and financially stable enough to go to war with someone.

jenesis · Joined: 19 Jan 2009 Location: In a town near you

Gosh, I kind of do wish I was teaching six classes at a hagwon today instead of listening to music and surfing the internet/reading all matters of interest etc.

Zantetsuken · Joined: 21 Dec 2008

Zantetsuken · Joined: 21 Dec 2008

jenesis · Joined: 19 Jan 2009 Location: In a town near you

Hey man, I hear your thoughts about public school (fellating egos etc.) but honestly my co-workers wouldn't have that much to say about me spending a lot of time online. I spend most of the day in my classroom alone as they sleep and/or do pretty much the same thing. I'm not saying it's perfect or a a particularly rewarding teaching experience, but I've worked at a hagwon...

*please* don't make me go back.

Let them talk, anyway. It's practically Chinese.