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HollyLove · Joined: 07 Nov 2009

I currently teach at a public elementary school in Bucheon and I'm looking to switch to a public high school or middle school. I have excellent recommendations both from previous employers and my current school (they ask me not to leave at least once a week). I'm going to get into contact with a recruiter soon but I've heard it's easier if you know someone whos leaving, which I don't at least not for high school. Any info?

alistaircandlin · Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Location: Seoul

Gangnam Gu-chong is advertising for public school teachers right now. I think they have an ad. here on Dave's.

alistaircandlin · Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Location: Seoul

sorry - I just realised you said Bucheon. (Gangnam is a good place to work though).

oldtactics · Joined: 18 Oct 2008

Doesn't Bucheon have a GEPIK coordinator? Why not ask them? They'll know who is leaving, and when.

HollyLove · Joined: 07 Nov 2009

thanks for the heads up about gangnam, I don't have the two years experience but I think I'll apply just in case.

Also didn't even think about the gepik coordinator so I'll look into that too, thanks!

ThingsComeAround · Joined: 07 Nov 2008

When you ask the GEPIK rep, hope they are in a good mood.

It isn't their job to help you move from one school into another. They aren't recruiters. Their job is to help you if your principal/co-teacher/whoever is making your current job a nightmare.

Call the recruiter, or network with other NETs in Bucheon