Korean Job Discussion Forums

Maugrim · Joined: 10 Nov 2003

I'm curious what route people took in their applications to public schools. I've taught here for a year and would like to work in a different environment. Where did you find lists of job openings? What qualifications were required?

I've heard that the time to apply is now. Am I correct? Any suggestions?

Thanks.

peppermint · Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 10:44 am Post subject:

Public schools begin their terms in March, so try applying after Christmas, late January or so.

FUBAR · Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Location: The Y.C.

peppermint · Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2004 4:24 pm Post subject:

I teach in a public school and was hired in mid April, but my situation was not normal- the guy they hired got cold feet and never got on the plane. I know the other teachers in the school district were interviewed in February though.

I know GEPIK has a website, but I'm not sure if they'll be hiring for the next school year, and I don't have the address on this computer anyway- will post it on Monday though.

FUBAR · Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Location: The Y.C.

True. One of my buddies was hired in March or April. I think it was to get him on a 10 month contract to avoid paying severance. But the school resigned him for another year and everything was fine. It has something to do with the school getting a gov't grant and not being part of the EPIK program.

shawner88 · Joined: 01 Feb 2003

I found my job on English Spectrum and I was hired in late August for the Sept 6 starting date.

schwa · Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Location: Yap

Another approach might be direct emailing the provincial supervisors of the epik program. People have gotten on at all odd times of year in my province because national recruitment couldnt provide enough teachers, or someone didnt work out.

A short simple inquiry (their english may not be so good) might bear fruit. Heres a link to their addresses: http://epik.knue.ac.kr/commission.htm

Maugrim · Joined: 10 Nov 2003

Peppermint, would you mind posting that link?

Thanks for the help everybody.

crazylemongirl · Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Location: almost there...

GEPIK website

Koreabound2004 · Joined: 19 Nov 2003

If you are Canadian, check out Canadian Connection. They will be recruiting for March, probably in a couple of months. www.canconx.com. You can email him and ask exactly when. He recruits for the JLP program in Jeollanamdo. Highly recommended!!!

trevorcollins · Joined: 02 Jul 2004

I started at an elementary school this month.

rapier · Joined: 16 Feb 2003

if you lack an M.A, a public school job pays no different to a hagwon, only you get to teach classes of 40 of the brats.