Thanks for the feedback and comments. It is always very interesting hearing differing opinions. I agree that SEARCH is the way to go, and i have already joined with them. I have found them to be very helpful. I was initially unsure as to how much I could ask SEARCH, but have been made aware that i can ask them all the difficult questions!

I am not able to go to the fair in Bangkok and I certaintly understand your feedback here, but I will be at the fair in Melbourne which is going to be excellent with many schools in attendance.

from here it is full system ahead!!

So you dont think making direct contact with schools in Thailand will pay off?

DO you know any schools in Thailand or SE asia that i should apply to or avoid?

Thanks for the info regarding the contract, good to know as it is quite difficult to know how the system works. Do most schools try and put single people into share accomodation?

There also seems to be quite an interesting school in Yangon , Myanmar, that appeals to me.

thanks for your repsonses... actually a friend of mine recommended NIST so i will keep an eye out for jobs there. I will be attending the Melbourne search fair and as yet there doesnt seem to be a thai school attending but I guess things change, also there are a few schools of interest coming.

In oz beign a male primary school is a huge advantage, so i was hoping it woudl be the same. In saying that in the independent system here the male ratio is much better than the state system.

Can anyone advise if you accept the salary and benefits or you can negotiate? We are used to negotioating our package in the independent system here. Dont want to make a fool out of myself..

Also any schools to focus on? or stay clear of?

If i set my focus to schools in Thailand , do you think I can initially go for a tier 1 school?
I teach at a prestigious Independent school in Melbourne. I have been there for 8 years. I am a single male primary teacher, I have held various positions of leadership, such as year level coordinator, head of humanities, social service coordinator.
I also hold an EU passport... so should I consider Europe as well?
thanks

Hi, wondering if you can suggest which country would be beneficial for me, I am new to the international market, but have 12 years teaching experience and I have spent a lot of time traveling Asia. I am a single teacher primary.

Also how are the schools at integrating teachers into the schools social life, I would hate to be alone when not at work!