I'm talking about direct applications to schools, not using a recruitment database (or recruitment agency at all). I have noticed a number of school websites invite EOIs and speculative applications. Just wondering how much notice (if any) they take of the applications they have invited :-)

Forgot to tick 'notify of reply' in first message. Ignore this :-)

Does anyone actually ever get a post based on submitting one of these? Is it really worthwhile to do one?

Thanks...I have two girls and I have already turned down two excellent job offers to allow the youngest to finish primary school here so I am reassured about declining Thailand given current situation politically. I did wonder (with Harrow in the UK being a boys boarding school) whether the international school might also be more geared towards boys (with that said, both my girls are huge tomboys and although they attend a girls' school at the moment, their closest friends outside of school are all boys!). What makes you say it would be easier for older child/boys to fit in there?
Good we wouldn't need to purchase a car...hear it is quite expensive to do so!

Hi,

Thanks for your comments. I kind of like the idea of being on campus when making such a big move...ease into international life and all that. I have had conflicting opinions over whether it is better to go with a 'truly' international school where there is a real mix of ethnicities and no overwhelming majority or whether majority from one cultural background is OK. Are you speaking from first hand experience as a staff member?

I am really fortunate to work and have my children in an absolutely fantastic school here in the UK so I am being a little fussy about where I apply. I'd like to think I am a pretty strong candidate but also realise I probably can't completely pick and choose!! Family have basically decided to let my youngest finish primary school before moving abroad, so I will cross fingers that Harrow (or another school like them) are advertising a suitable post again for the 2015/16 academic year...

Thanks again for suggesting I can contact you with any other questions.

Anyone?

Is this school as good as it looks? How does it compare to other schools in the region? Just trying to get an idea of what it would be like to work there and also what it would be like for the children to attend.
Any ideas and advice appreciated?

A colleague of mine worked at this school for two years and LOVED it. It is well resourced and has a great reputation for offering an excellent education. I think the package is good for Dubai and she said staff were well supported by Management. I think it is considered one of the best primaries in Dubai so if you like the thought of living there, you probably wouldn't get a much better school.

Thanks again for the info.

Would you say 100K is too little for a family of 4 then? Even with housing at the school and school places for the children?

Thanks for the info. Was hoping to hear from staff working there if possible. Many seem to have been there for a reasonable amount of time.
Senior management seem fab from what I experienced at interview (and also receive some of the few positive comments in reviews!). I have been fortunate to receive a job offer and they are very understanding about needing to take time to consider.
Like Morty, I would also like to know a bit more about what living in Pattaya is actually like!

According to the reviews, which are all a number of years old, this school is not as great as it appears on the website.

Does anyone have any up to date comments about what it is like, especially since being bought by Nord Anglia?

Thanks.

Thank you for the info and confirming the 'feeling' I had from website and initial Skype interview 😊
Now to convince my eldest child she want to go to Japan...crossing fingers I get the job, of course.

Anyone? :D

I can't find any reviews for this school on the site.

Does anyone know anything about it? There is a post in which I am interested, website looks impressive, inspection report very good...

Anyone know anything about the area of a Tokyo in which it is situated?

As always, your comments are valued!

Wow that was quick and really helpful. Thank you!

If recruitment agencies like SEARCH generally tend to attract tier 2 and below, does this mean that tier 1 schools tend to advertise only through their own websites /internal networks of some sort, or more selective recruitment agents? Do they also tend to advertise a little earlier than the Nov - Feb recruiting season?

As tier 1 schools, I am presuming they are the ones receiving the bulk of applicants...do they tend to prefer candidates who already have international teaching experience?

Thanks again to anyone who can offer some insight into this.