three year contracts

redselig · Post by **redselig** » Thu Apr 28, 2011 9:41 am

hello all, just wondering if three year teaching contracts were standard? Also, do you think it would be wise to negotiate the three years down to two without the employer revoking the contract?

teacherlady · Post by **teacherlady** » Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:27 pm

I have never heard of a three year contract for teachers. Administrators are often on 3 year contracts. I would be hesitant to sign a three year contract unless you knew for sure you liked the school, the country, etc.

I don't think a decent school would withdraw an offer if you asked "Any chance the contract can be for two years? I am just not sure about three years" - especially if it is your first time out.