I have limited international experience, but can perhaps comment on the state of play with German IB teaching, especially in Europe:

*European schools do offer IB German, both as language A and B. Your experience will stand you in good stead. I had interviews lined up with good international schools in Switzerland, Germany, UAE and the Far East this year: like yourself, I am not a native speaker.

*Some European schools would want a second language (French in my case). The chances of a school just wanting a German teacher are possibly quite low. However, you have other strings to your bow!

*In the UK, German teachers are still in demand. Again, schools tend to be looking for another language (Spanish and French are popular). Look on www.tes.co.uk if you are interested in UK posts: you might need some GCSE/A-Level experience though.

There are jobs out there and schools do want good non-native speakers: a faculty of just native speakers is, in my opinion, not necessarily a good one!

Viel Glück! :D

Thank you for the reply misskiwi. I figured it was a good deal, which has now been signed and sealed. Can't wait now! Maybe see you in HK!

Hi

Am moving to HK in August. Salary is 65000 HKD per month, with 22% gratuity. No housing allowance, but rental reimbursement scheme. Single guy, wanting to travel and enjoy HK, but not expecting to fine dine every week! I know I'll be able to save, but how much do people think is feasible? Am looking at 20k for an apartment.....

Many thanks! :D

Thanks for all of your replies: very useful :)

It's difficult working things through, especially with such a young school. The position is 1 step up from what I do now, but as you all say, the school is a definite shift down, plus the element of risk....an interview can never hurt though!

:wink:

Dear all

I'd appreciate any info people have on PIADS in Phuket...a role that interests me has come up there, but I'm aware it is a young school.

Anything I should worry about? I'm currently working in a tier 1 school...would working at PIADS, albeit in a promoted position, be a dent on my career?

PMs welcome!

Thanks :D