Qualified Teacher heading to Taiwan

[seetheworld]

Hello to all & any who can help.

I am a qualified Business & Mathematics teacher with 3 years ESL experience. I have taught ESL in private & government schools in South Korean, Taiwan & Australia in the past, and I am now finding it difficult to locate information for positions at alternative schools in Taiwan (i.e. international schools).

I would greatly appreciate anyone who has websites or proceedures that might assist me in my plight of locating an ideal job.

I have also considered Brunei and Dubai as possible teaching destinations. I am not making this move alone, my wife is also an experienced ESL teacher and qualified Early Childhood teacher. So we are trying to make the best out of our move. (i.e. more vacation time)

Thank you for any replies..........................

[Margy]

You'll find that international and English immersion schools rarely advertise their jobs on the public boards. Reason being is that these positions are "cream of the crop" and they have no troubles whatsoever in aquiring qualified and motivated English teachers. These schools get many applications each week for upcoming positions, so you would need to source the schools and apply direct. Do something different to grab their attention. Highlight the fact that you have already taught in Taiwan etc.

[seetheworld]

Thanks for that Margy.

I kinda figured it was going to be a bit of a process.

I have heard of American or English schools that cater to foreigners children. I knew of a few in South Korea and never really looked for any in Taiwan.

I am sure the competition is high, and that would tend to keep the jobs filled. But I am not giving up that easy, I lived in Koahsiung last time and really enjoyed visits to Taipei. Loved the museums, architecture, markets, cheap flights and all the rest.

I am needing to think a bit more outside the box. Maybe 'The China Post' or 'Taipei News' might have some insight, or even some government websites.

Thanks again Margy.

[seetheworld]

G'day all,

I have been a bit fruitless with my Taiwan alternative school searches. I feel I may need to visit Taipei and see what is on offer.

Take care readers, and keep safe,

seetheworld