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by luminescence
Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:12 am
Forum: Forum 2. Ask Recruiting Questions, Share Information. What's on Your Mind?
Topic: Teaching in Singapore
Replies: 17
Views: 39930

Re: Teaching in Singapore

Hi MillieBee,

I have been back and forth to Singapore so haven't yet looked properly at my work options. I am finally settled with visa, apartment etc so ready to start the search for work. If you'd like to meet a friendly face and share what we each know, feel free to send me an email (If you click on my name, you'll see my email address listed in my profile).

Cheers :)
by luminescence
Sat Jul 08, 2017 4:28 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Exiting Singapore?
Replies: 19
Views: 46277

Re: Exiting Singapore?

Is this type of information discussed in the other ISR forum (accessed after paying the subscription fee)?
by luminescence
Wed Jun 21, 2017 3:06 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Exiting Singapore?
Replies: 19
Views: 46277

Re: Exiting Singapore?

I'm quite interested int his post as I am looking to move to Singapore. Without knowing anyone currently teaching there, how can I find out about which schools are not renewing contracts etc. I (obviously) want to concentrate my efforts on schools which are doing better and will be looking for new hires rather than getting rid of teachers....
by luminescence
Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:14 pm
Forum: Forum 2. Ask Recruiting Questions, Share Information. What's on Your Mind?
Topic: Teaching in Singapore
Replies: 17
Views: 39930

Re: Teaching in Singapore

Thanks for the tip - I've added my email address to my profile so hopefully @ShouldIGo will check there and message me that way.
by luminescence
Thu Mar 02, 2017 4:03 pm
Forum: Forum 2. Ask Recruiting Questions, Share Information. What's on Your Mind?
Topic: Teaching in Singapore
Replies: 17
Views: 39930

Re: Teaching in Singapore

ShouldIGo wrote:
> My school is always looking for substitute teacher across the board from
> PYP through to DP. The daily rates are comparable to that in Melbourne
> (Yes, I've taught in Melbourne). Since you are already have teaching
> qualification, the limited experience is really not an issue.
>
> You will be considered a local since you are more likely to be on a
> dependent visa.
>
> I'm not sure if I am allowed to name the 2 schools here but otherwise PM
> me.
>
> Good luck!
I can't see how I can PM you on ISS. If you are able to PM me, please do.
by luminescence
Thu Mar 02, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: Forum 2. Ask Recruiting Questions, Share Information. What's on Your Mind?
Topic: Teaching in Singapore
Replies: 17
Views: 39930

Re: Teaching in Singapore

Thank you again for the most recent posts. I really do appreciate the information and ideas.
by luminescence
Sun Feb 19, 2017 10:55 am
Forum: Forum 2. Ask Recruiting Questions, Share Information. What's on Your Mind?
Topic: Teaching in Singapore
Replies: 17
Views: 39930

Re: Teaching in Singapore

Thank you both for your replies. By the sounds of it, I don't have much chance of getting anything but a local contract which means no flights or accommodation allowance. Does anyone think it's likely to get a small increase in salary to account for not receiving these benefits? My reasoning being that we could afford a much nicer apartment if we were to both receive an accommodation allowance and my husband and I are from different countries and his company will only fly me to his home country, not my own.

Do most IS post their salary scales freely online or do you only get a copy of these once offered a job? I have searched for a few schools but not found anything yet.

With respect to supply/relief teaching, do you usually get advanced notice or are you mostly called on the morning when required and need to go in immediately? Is there usually a standard rate of pay for the relief teacher or is it also on a sliding scale dependent on years of experience? Do you typically find that work has already been set when relief teaching and you need to follow the regular teacher's plans or are you expected to bring your own ideas and activities for the day? Sorry for all of the questions but I'd just like to get a clearer picture of what the job might entail if I do decide to pursue it.
by luminescence
Wed Feb 15, 2017 5:28 pm
Forum: Forum 2. Ask Recruiting Questions, Share Information. What's on Your Mind?
Topic: Teaching in Singapore
Replies: 17
Views: 39930

Teaching in Singapore

I'd like as much insight as possible into teaching at international primary schools in Singapore. I am interested in a position as either an Early Years (Reception/Prep) Teacher or Primary Teacher (up to Year 4). I have an Australian teaching qualification and have taught in the UK for a couple of years (and a few years before that in another country but I did not have my teaching degree then). Some of my student teaching placements were in IB schools but they were only for a couple of months and not as a paid teacher, so not sure if this counts towards having IB experience (will my exposure be enough of a convincer that I have some idea of this style of learning?).

Someone on this forum mentioned not being able to get a work permit to teach at an IS in Singapore if you don't have 5 years of teaching experience. I can't see any mention of this on official government pages - is this true?

Do IS in Singapore prefer teachers to apply for jobs directly or do they prefer that teachers go through agencies. Will salary/package be similar with either method or is one more lucrative than the other?

Do the IS tend to hire a lot of Supply/Relief Teachers in Singapore? If I follow my husband and move there without a job lined up for myself (he will already have his - non-teaching), I am wondering if this might be a good way to get into schools and get a full time job when one becomes available.