pattaya001 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 (edited) I am a native English speaker who taught many moons ago for a year at a private school in Bangkok with a ''lesser'' visa. I am now married with visa 'O' status. I have attained, since then, a BCS ITQ, ECDL, TEFL certificate and about to be concluded open university BA degree. Hope to be in possession of the degree end of 2008. With this in mind, I would like to know the plausibility to (as an ''inexperienced'' teacher) gain a teaching salary of 32,000-35,000 in a Thai private school or government school? Location can be broad, but hours ''fixed'' for Full-Time teaching. I am prepared to relocate the family, within reason, to a familiar Thai province other than Pattaya. Having read all the complexities of choosing a Thai teaching (career) path, I wish to know of the ''right'' path to take, rather than the ''lesser'' path to take: [1] I am not sure if degree (four years ''not'' studied, e.g. HND credit transfer) and TEFL papers are credible for a teaching school and worthy to attain a teaching permit? I imagine up to the school. I am sure, however, that some establishments will ''officially'' put the new teacher on a working probation period or at the very worst, make a promise that cannot be kept. So, can anyone shed light on the cause and effect of pursuing legal working ''visa'' status if there appears to be a whole host of troubles that lurk in the shadows? I am more interested in staying on in Thailand to be with my wife and child, which has to be doable? [2] I am not resided to teaching in Thailand alone, and would consider a teachers post in Taiwan or Korea given more knowledgable thoughts and comments? I am aware that Dave's ESL cafe provide clues, but wondered what board members have to say about its neighbouring countries? I am currently watching the cable show about teaching in Taiwan, which is a right turn-off; bunk beds and communal quarters and so forth. Thailand, however, appears the amiable alternative. Perhaps there are facts I do not know of. I am 34 years of age and was once an itinerant backpacker. Now willing to teach English at Kindergarten, priavte school, government school, whichever pays well, which has to be matter of fact, I have presumed? Edited June 10, 2008 by PeaceBlondie Edited for legibility: standard font, color, size, etc. PeaceBlondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ijustwannateach Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Well, we'll move this to Questions about Qualifications shortly, but I'd say you're a shoe-in for the salary level you mentioned- probably be quite qualified compared to the average, too. Good luck and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya001 Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 Thanks super-moderator. At this stage, I appreciate your proffesional help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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