Consequences of Backing Out of a Signed One-Year School Contract?

[Robbkk]

Hi everyone,

I recently signed a one-year teaching contract with a school, with a start date set for June. However, I’m now considering another opportunity at a different school. If I decide to back out of the contract before the start date, what are the potential consequences?

[youreavinalaff]

4 hours ago, Robbkk said:

Hi everyone,

I recently signed a one-year teaching contract with a school, with a start date set for June. However, I’m now considering another opportunity at a different school. If I decide to back out of the contract before the start date, what are the potential consequences?

The school could go through legal proceedings to seek compensation, but I doubt it.

 

More likely would be reporting you to the Labour Department and/or TCT, making it extremely difficult to get a waiver, licence or work permit in the future.