Teaching Jobs For Overseas Teachers
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Joyce Said:
Teaching in england or america?We Answered:
Hi, it is wonderful that you are wanting to become a teacher (we always need more good teachers).I have taught in the UK.
It was not difficult to get a job. You have 2 options get a job before you leave and have it as a long-term or short-term contract or do casual work once you arrive.
Option 1 will tie you to a set region for a while but offers you stability. There are many agencies that you can use that will find you a place, help with Visa and other relocation issues, but they do cost, so get information about costs up front. You can also use web sites and newspapers to get a job yourself but you may not have lots of information about the school so ask lots of questions about expectations and your teaching load.
Option 2 is easy, as there is always demand for casual teachers doing supply teaching once you arrive, you just need to contact the local schools. You will need to become a registered teacher to do this and I would suggest doing it before you leave as it took 3 months to do mine once I arrived. Australian teachers are flexible in that we are willing to teach what ever the school needs (for some reason UK teachers only want supply in areas they are interested in; eg I will only teach Yr 3) so you have lots of opportunities. A bonus is if you don't like the school you don't go back. It is also easy to get on permenant supply of you are good and you are interested in the school - let them know you like the school and call to check if they need you.
If you are thinking of England, a note of warning - it is expensive to live in London and the pay is fairly low for teaching. That is why it is hard to get teachers in some areas. Also some areas are fairly rough and can be a challenge. Don't let this put you off, just find some information about the schools before you start and be careful about the region you work in and be willing to do share housing.
I really enjoyed the experience and the staff are so positive about international teachers and the students love Australian stories and our accent (helps with behavior management!). Tell them aout drop bears and steve irwin and they will love you.
Good Luck
Philip Said:
International Jobs, steps to succeeding overseas?We Answered:
If you want to work overseas there are lots of web sites that post such jobs, BUT you'd better speak the language, have skills that can't be found by the national population, be familiar with culture, have a passport and be applying for a work visa, and be able to prove you'll be able to support yourself in the country. The specifics vary tremendously by country. Work visas are time limited, too.Check out the U.S. state department web site first.
Joe Said:
Masters in TESOL or become a U.S. certified teacher? What is best for teaching overseas?We Answered:
It depends on where you are going. To teach in Japan a TESOL is best as they don't really rate US teachers as bein gas good as their own, but do recognize TESOL certificates as being a seal of qualityTo teach in China begin a US teacher is best as they recognize your experience in the classroom, and consider the fact that you are a native speaker to be more important than a TESOL (English teachers in China mostly teach oral English, so being a native speaker is seen as ore important than anything else).
You will make more money in Japan than in China, but living in Japan is more expensive. You can have a higher standard of living in China so long as you are prepared to put up with some of the inconveniences that you occasionally get (Like communism). Your money won't translate to much in dollars, but it will buy you a better life while you are in China. You also don't have to put up with Japan's over crowded transport system. I've known many English teachers in China. Most never had to travel further than a 10 minute walk to work, but in Japan you can travel an hour by train to work, or more.
Mike Said:
What exactly does teaching English overseas (TESL) involve?We Answered:
Generally speaking, TEFL will give you enough money to live on reasonably well. Often you'll be paid slightly above the local salary and as a teacher you're well regarded in the community.Split shifts aren't uncommon - you may teach a few hours in the morning and then a few hours in the late afternoon or evening. Often you'll find that in the town or city where you are you'll soon hook up with other English teachers and it's a fantastic way to spend a year or more. It's a great life and I've been doing it for many years!
Check the link below for a good introduction to teaching English overseas.
Cindy Said:
Whats a good starting job to get me overseas?We Answered:
Unfortunately it isn't that easy to move here.Here in Europe, citizens of the EU have the right to live and work within the EU. It would be illegal for others to do so without a proper visa. The site for visas here in Italy, for example, is: http://www.esteri.it/visti/index_eng.asp . The rules in much of the EU have been harmonized and will be similar. You can also check the website of the consulate that has jurisdiction over you for France and England to find similar information for those specific countries.
A work permit is separate - you cannot apply for that yourself. The company has to apply and they have to be able to demonstrate that there is not a viable EU candidate for the job. As a result, jobs for foreigners including US citizens are pretty much restricted to people with special education, knowledge, or experience. The medical/healthcare field may have the most demand right now. Entry level positions in a field that you don't have any special qualification for would be unlikely. When I applied for a visa several years ago, the process took about 8 months even though it was just of transfer of the job I was already doing from the US to Italy. Your best bet might be to find a job with the office of a multinational company in the US and try to transfer from there. You're more likely to get relocation assistance that way too.
It's useful to check the expat sites for information about living and working here or other places you might be interested in:
http://www.escapeartist.com/
http://www.expatica.com/
http://www.expatsinitaly.com/
There are similar sites specific to just about any country you might be interested in that you can find by searching for "ex pat" or "expat" and the name of the country. Generally, these will have a lot of good information on daily life and negotiating the bureaucracy when you arrive and provide you with useful information you should know before you make the transition.
Right now, the economy isn't any particularly good and jobs are few and far between.
Amanda Said:
How many hours do teachers work each day?We Answered:
yes they can. It's a seven to 10 hr job.