That's pretty good numbers, probably better than I ever achieved.ukteach wrote:I apply to about 1 position per day on average, sometimes 2. I'd say >50% are no-replies, 35% "not shortlisted/SC/PR only type reply" and 15% make it to interview.
You could also try the International Schools in Johor (Malborough etc).ukteach wrote:Mm, that definitely seems to be the case. I don't mind that so much, as I knew teaching in International Schools would be pretty much off-limits as a recent grad. It's just challenging to try and find something else, in between the SC/SPR only jobs and ones open to foreigners that match my level of experience.
Yes you'd need a MY work permit.ukteach wrote:If I were to work in Johor, how would that work out in terms of the visa? I presume that I would have a permit for Malaysia rather than Singapore and would have to live in Johor?
Yes. That means you have the residency permit to live in Malaysia. I'd imagine the sociable bunch working for Malborough travels to Singapore for weekend fun.ukteach wrote:If I were to work in Johor, how would that work out in terms of the visa? I presume that I would have a permit for Malaysia rather than Singapore and would have to live in Johor?
Ok two points;ukteach wrote:Mm, while that isn't ideal (my girlfriend is Singaporean, and I'd much rather live here), it is an option. I've sent off a few applications to the intl. schools in Johor.
Is there anything else I can do to be any more proactive in finding a job? I send applications almost daily and constantly search for jobs advertised. I don't know if it is worth approaching any schools in person? Or are there agencies that may be able to help out?
My social visit pass here just feels like a ticking time bomb right now
@PNGMK - mm, but from what I understand, positions are often advertised year-round. There's a careers fair next weekend, so maybe I'll find something there.
I have looked at that as well. I'm open to other positions within schools to get a foot in the door but so far, most of the jobs I've seen appear to be explicitly SC/SPR only.PNGMK wrote:One option which my wife's niece used in India to get a job in an Int'l school was to work first for two years as a governess. That led to the school the kids she worked with being interested and aware of her.
Another friend has found work in Thailand in a local upmarket school teaching Physics in English - she has a LLB, PHD and MSC but no actual teaching experience.
I see. I've seen some recent advertisements for January 2014 start (AIS, Dulwich), so I guess that makes sense.PNGMK wrote: Ok two points;
Int'l schools run on two different (or more) calendars - so yes they be advertising year around I suppose but for North August schools for example they need to recruit by Feb for a July start. Any jobs you see in May for example are last minute panic jobs they are trying to fill.
You could consider joining ISS (Internaltional School Search). This is a reputable group who place teachers but usually they need you to have some experience AND it's expensive. I've had right scolding from someone I recommended to this before but up until this year this was how my wife find work so phuck him.
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