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by Cailin
Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:10 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Whats on your job hut wishlist?
Replies: 5
Views: 8417

Re: Whats on your job hut wishlist?

Yes, it can be expensive to attend a job fair.
BUT it can give you te opportunity to have several interviews over a short period, to see schools' presentations and get a feel for the school, to meet the people you will work for/ with. It's an investment in time as well as money.
I say this as somebody who has only attended 2 fairs. It is a gamble. The jobs listed on the site ahead of the fair may not materialise. But others may. The first time I went there were only 3 openings in my field. I interviewed for all three and came away with an offer for my first choice. At the second fair there were many more openings and I came away with several offers.
But it is xhausting, and stressful. I do not know if I could do it with jet lag. Fortunately I've not had far to travel.

Some people have been able to secure positions ahead of tag fair season by applying directly to schools of choice and having Skype interviews.
Best of luck.
by Cailin
Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:45 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Qualifications for teaching in Latin America
Replies: 13
Views: 17228

Re: Qualifications for teaching in Latin America

My teaching qualification is not from The US. I was hired for a school in Venezuela -at the CIS fair in London.
by Cailin
Mon Jun 09, 2014 12:31 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: International primary curriculum - online training?
Replies: 5
Views: 11553

Re: International primary curriculum - online training?

shadowjack wrote:
> Callin,
>
> What exactly is "International Primary Curriculum"? Are you
> talking about Regio? Montessori? IB PYP? Regular international curriculum?
> British international curriculum?
>
> Why would you want to take a course in it? Does your school not provide
> training and materials?
>
> Honestly, I would read up and familiarize yourself with the system at your
> school, make sure they are well-resourced (talk to the other teachers) or
> bring some of your key resources with you.
>
> Good luck though!


IPC. Is a curriculum designed originally by SHE'LL for use in its schools. Now used in over 1300 schools worldwide, including UK.
I am familiar with Reggio, Montessori, PYP. The school I will join next year uses IPC and I would like to get ahead on becoming familiar with it.

Thank you IAMBOS for those links.
by Cailin
Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:47 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: International primary curriculum - online training?
Replies: 5
Views: 11553

International primary curriculum - online training?

Does anyone know if there are online courses available? I think I read of one, but now thatI want to do it, I cannot find it. I will start at an IPC school and would like to get ahead.
by Cailin
Sat Jun 07, 2014 6:16 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Induction, Settling in, Mentoring, etc.
Replies: 10
Views: 12748

Re: Induction, Settling in, Mentoring, etc.

Aisb budapest

Ahead of arrival - you are given your school email address so you have access to school faculty website and know what is going on, you have access to leaving staff sales etc. remaining or leaving faculty sometimes get in touch re settling in,selling and buying stuff, housing etc
Information given about housing types and locations available. You fill in a questionnaire saying what you'd like - house or apartment, preferred location, number of bedrooms etc. they send this to a number of estate agents who are then ready to show you some properties when you arrive.

On arrival ...
Met at airport
Brought to colleagues home where you are housed until you get an appartment sorted.
Given some local cash, pack of bus tickets, city map on arrival
One week new hire orientation before two or three days all faculty orientation.
First two days mainly tour of school, then get bank accounts and phones sorted. Bus provided to school from city centre for the first week. Lots of time available for flat hunting.
Bus / van provided to take new hires to IKEA / TESCO on two weekend days. Breakfast and lunch provided each day during new hire orientation and first day all faculty.
Several dinners, some optional and at your own cost.
Babysitting provided for faculty children during orientation and in service days - a great plus for families.


It's been a while but that's what I remember.
by Cailin
Fri May 16, 2014 10:31 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Spanish and French Foreign Language Instruction
Replies: 4
Views: 5880

Re: Spanish and French Foreign Language Instruction

Most international schools that I know of only employ native speaker teachers for language classes.
by Cailin
Thu May 15, 2014 11:12 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Honest thoughts?
Replies: 10
Views: 12787

Re: Honest thoughts?

Central and Eastern European Schools generally have better packages than Western Europe, and are no longer hardship posts.
by Cailin
Thu May 08, 2014 1:59 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Salary Help for Europe
Replies: 2
Views: 4026

Re: Salary Help for Europe

You may have been quoted income tax only - there could be other deductions - social security etc
by Cailin
Tue May 06, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Tips for a first year teacher
Replies: 5
Views: 7069

Re: Tips for a first year teacher

Expect the workload to be heavy - then you may be pleasantly surprised. I doubt you'll work till 9pm but a couple of hours after school anyway.

You may be required or requested to do an after school activity, sometimes paid, sometimes unpaid.

You may have before or after school meetings - I have 2 a week currently.

Can you get in touch with a current teacher at your new school?
by Cailin
Fri May 02, 2014 11:05 am
Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
Topic: Salary/Cost of Living in Europe
Replies: 16
Views: 19429

Re: Salary/Cost of Living in Europe

Is this your salary before or after tax? It seems low to me. It really depends on location. Western Europe includes capitals and smaller cities. Are you willing to share accomodation? I doubt you'd be able to afford a single place on that salaryeven with a long commute to work. . Best bet would be to ask to be put in contact with a current teacher at the school. Alternatively, google 'cost of living in XXX. There are websites that will give you some idea of costs of appartment etc.