All sorted now - thanks!

I've been teaching in international schools for 15 years and trust me, this is a WASTE OF TIME! Just put a good CV together and interview in person at a fair or online with Skype.

Good luck!

Take the Bangkok job - you lack experience and need to gain that. Bangkok is a great place to live.

Thanks everyone for your insight, much appreciated.

Hi All,

Are European international schools generally more work/classes/hours compared to Asian international schools? I know all schools are unique, but am trying to gauge the general consensus.

Thanks in advance.

Because Germany is depressing!

I mean Search aren't an authority, but I wonder if they can do anything to members?

What are the consequences (if any)?

Hi All

If you sign a contract for two years at a school, and leave after the first year, what is Search Associates view on this? On one hand it doesn't matter as they are just a middle man, but since they are so popular I think its worth knowing. Does anyone have any factual information on this? I have heard all types of rumours but am trying to get actual facts related to this.

Thanks

Hi

I lived in SG for 7 years and know it well.

Housing allowance should be provided (as you mentioned) - this needs to be at least 3000 SGD per month.

Salary should be minimum 6000 SGD per month with either a retirement plan or gratuity and a flight home every year.

Hope this helps.

Thanks @vandsmith.

Thanks PsyGuy.

I am thinking to give them notice soon, so it will give them time to find a replacement teacher for next year. I will think carefully about what you said and make the best judgement I can.

Hi PsyGuy and Sid.

Thanks for your advice.

Here are some more details:
1) What is the length of the contract? Is it 1 year, 2 years, indefinite, etc? 2 YEARS
2) Are there any penalties described in the contract if you give less than 6 months notice? NONE
3) What language does the contract use in regard to the 6 months notice? Does it state "should" or "must", etc.? IT SAYS: "THE NOTICE PERIOD FOR TERMINATIONS SHALL BE SIX MONTHS TO THE END OF A CALENDAR MONTH".
4) What are the legal requirements (those actually supported by some kind of regulation or rule) regarding employment separation in your region? NOT SURE
5) Are there any local or regional negative consequences if you break, abandon contract? NONE STATED IN CONTRACT

I have a very good relationship with my HoS and principal, but have another opportunity and do not like living here. I understand it is an unknown quantity in terms of what may happen. The contract does not say anything about the notice and leaving the contract early apart from that one sentence. I will keep researching in the meantime.

Thanks so much for your help. The way I see it, is that I am allowed to give the notice and leave as it is a contract and I am fulfilling my side of it by doing it properly. Apparently last year quite a few teachers left in June since the country only requires to give one month by law and nothing happened to them, but I do not know the details.

Hi All

I have decided to move on if I get the job I want. I have been here since August 2017 (currently in a European country), and am in talks with another school in Europe. My contract says I can give 6 months notice and leave no problem - do you think this is ok? The labor laws here are very good for employees so I think it is ok as long as I give the 6 months notice.

What are people's thoughts on this? Please stick to factual rather than emotional responses, as I imagine a lot of you will think it is "unfair" I leave the school only after one year!

I think people who discuss public school teaching on here are in the wrong place. This is about international schools and what happens in public schools is irrelevant.