Yeah I am still sending them out - be weird once I do not have to do it (soon I hope) this time next week we should know our fate!

Exactly - just watching total trash TV (which I never do) and thinking that even if it is a no then I will get something. Keep us updated and I am using you for my support until the results come - let us hope we both get a yes

Sorry - good luck Khalida

I am also waiting - had my Skype interview Wednesday amd they are going to get back to me by next Wednesday. I had a great time during the interview, the ADMIN were down to earth, truthful and the type of people I would want to work for. So good luck gibside and keep us updated.

PS My finger nails are nearly all gone

Hi SusieQ - I have sent you a PM (I think)

Thank you

Oh and I am ruling it out as my friend who has a father very high up in the police advised me to because of the attitudes

hmm this has got me thinking - do you think a LGB friendly school list would be useful?
Eion you are correct, I did not know it was Christian until after I got the interview, it was then I asked about my partner if she would be welcome or not. Your advice is indeed taken on board!!!

It is indeed but last time I visited South Africa I needed my uncles bodyguard to get around and as two women we would be terrified. Perhaps my view of this has been skewed by my experience

Oh I teach Business & IT. My future wife is non teaching but we will not qualify for benefits in most places as it will not be recognised as a legal union, this is not a problem at all for us

I have been looking at Latin America as some countries there are very progressive in giving human rights to gay people. I am avoiding Africa and the Middle East as it may be more accepted but we could find ourselves in very dodgy situations. But when should I mention it as I do not want it to be an issue but neither do I want to hide it. China as someone suggested is a no go - I got an interview at Yew Chung School then I asked a question about my partner and suddenly they had made amistake in teh short listing process so I do not want to be in that situation again.

Hi I have read the blog on alternative relationships and I am newly applying to international schools (I have 11 years UK experience, 10 as a HOD in three different schools). I am getting married to my same sex partner (female) however I do not know when it is appropriate to mention this, we are aware that she will not qualify for spouse benefits in most countries ans that she will have to be on a tourist visa for most countries, we are obviously keeping away from the Middle East and Africa.

Do I mention before interview, after interview or not at all - clearly if they are offering school accomodation then it is an issue. I am totally stuck on what the solution should be, any advice would be greatly appreciated