Please advise me how to get a teaching job in Thailand.

[TwinkleAngel]

I'm really interested to try a new opportunity in Thailand as a teacher. Currently, I'm working in one of the private university in Malaysia as a lecturer, I have Master in Law and well as MBA. Do you think I will be eligible to get a job in Bangkok, I don't mind even as a teacher while I'm learning the culture. Please advise me n thanks alot.

Twinkle

[brianp0803]

Are you a native English speaker?

If you are a native English speaker with a degree then there are many opportunities for teaching English.

With a high Toeic score then there are also opportunities for subject teachers.

I am not sure about university jobs other than English, but there are many universities with international programs.

Most schools want you in Thailand already for a face to face interview. Too much risk of no show for people not in the area.

Feburary and March are probably the best times to look for new jobs.

New school year starts in May.

[TwinkleAngel]

Oh thank you for the information, I'm really trying my best to get a job there as soon as possible, is there any personal job agent in Thailand like what has been practicing in any other country?

[lostinisaan]

Please check: **Commercial link removed ** for any teaching positions. There're also quite a few agencies located in Bangkok. If you really want to teach in Bangkok, you should go from school to school and it shouldn't be a problem to find a job.

Very important is a 12 months contract, as some schools, as well as all agencies, only pay you for 10, or 11 months a year.

I'd also consider a nice location near a beach.Might not be the best time now, as the second term had just started. Best time would be end of March and in April.

[brianp0803]

Why did you want to move to Thailand?

Do you want to try to work at a university again or regular school or seeking any long term legal employment?

Most teachers I've heard working for agencies are getting lower than average pau. Of course the agency wants a percent of your monthly wages.

Salaries in bkk for NES are usually around 40,000-60,000 but some schools pay higher.

With the current rules, if you plan to teach students (up to grade 12) more than 4 years you will need to return to school to get a degree in education

If you are looking for only a few years then no problem.

[dotpoom]

Please check: www.ajarn.com for any teaching positions. There're also quite a few agencies located in Bangkok. If you really want to teach in Bangkok, you should go from school to school and it shouldn't be a problem to find a job.

Very important is a 12 months contract, as some schools, as well as all agencies, only pay you for 10, or 11 months a year.

I'd also consider a nice location near a beach.Might not be the best time now, as the second term had just started. Best time would be end of March and in April.

My wife tells me there are no beaches in BKK....have to have another little word in her ear.

[Johnnie99]

First, improve your English.

Second, do what most people do and use the internet as a tool to find opportunities or information.

It's really simple.

[Skytrain2hell]

First, improve your English.

Second, do what most people do and use the internet as a tool to find opportunities or information.

It's really simple.

Ummm...this is the Internet, and he is using it.

Be helpful or keep to yourself.

It's really simple.

[KhnomKhnom]

I will report my personal experience, not some hearsay nor friend of a friend blather.

I have a Ph.D. from NYU and 30yrs experience in usa universities. A friend advised me to apply for a job his personal experience told him was open... they wanted him but he lacks degree... I applied and heard nothing.......... until I was IN Thailand and due to that and my resume, I was interviewed two days and hired on third day, inventing and administering a new media entertainment program at MUIC.

I continued there for six years until hitting 68 and forced retired. I had Work Permit and matching visa/permit to stay here.

Facts.......

-must be in Thailand to show your face at interviews.

-foolish to use whatever pretends to be a job agent, use your own shoe leather.

-Universities pay for 12mo. of work and a 13th month of bonus.

-MANY real and also the so-called universities here hire M.A.-level degreed people; the market is in your favor. Most want Thai speakers, but most have English only programs in many subject areas, too.

I advise you to go for university level teaching. The pay is slightly lower but the hours more flexible compared to high end international high schools. Do not phone; do not write; go to the departments and Deans in person to ask. Take clear photocopy of your sheepskins, not your transcripts because Thai do not know what those are.

You are in cat bird seat; take advantage of it, but put in some personal effort searching. Good Luck !

[TwinkleAngel]

I am planning to settle down in Thailand, in Malaysia is quite hard because there is no job security and no Permanent Resident, and many more reasons. Yes, I am planning to go from school to schools.

Moreover, despite of teaching which is my first priority, is there any other job opportunities in the industries that I can try based on my qualifications?

[smotherb]

I will report my personal experience, not some hearsay nor friend of a friend blather.

I have a Ph.D. from NYU and 30yrs experience in usa universities. A friend advised me to apply for a job his personal experience told him was open... they wanted him but he lacks degree... I applied and heard nothing.......... until I was IN Thailand and due to that and my resume, I was interviewed two days and hired on third day, inventing and administering a new media entertainment program at MUIC.

I continued there for six years until hitting 68 and forced retired. I had Work Permit and matching visa/permit to stay here.

Facts.......

-must be in Thailand to show your face at interviews.

-foolish to use whatever pretends to be a job agent, use your own shoe leather.

-Universities pay for 12mo. of work and a 13th month of bonus.

-MANY real and also the so-called universities here hire M.A.-level degreed people; the market is in your favor. Most want Thai speakers, but most have English only programs in many subject areas, too.

I advise you to go for university level teaching. The pay is slightly lower but the hours more flexible compared to high end international high schools. Do not phone; do not write; go to the departments and Deans in person to ask. Take clear photocopy of your sheepskins, not your transcripts because Thai do not know what those are.

You are in cat bird seat; take advantage of it, but put in some personal effort searching. Good Luck !

I believe you have given some good advice. However, I am not sure about university pay being less than private schools. I I taught MBA classes for 20 years in the States and hold a doctorate in international business. About three years ago, I researched teaching in Executive MBA programs here. I found universities which paid B100+/mo offered 12/13 contracts and university housing; one even offered research and conference stipends and office expenses.

Since the lady is double duty business/law with a LL.B. and an M.B.A., she would not be limited to English and, if any decent experience/publications/honors, I would think she could draw B75-90k/mo plus benefits.

[meand]

Show up beaki da English and accept the scepter up the crotch that is 30k baht a month and you'll be hired on the spot, and all the people who hired you will expect that you won't last more than a year, so they won't give a flying hoot about you. Welcome to the cesspool that is teaching in thailand.

[brewsterbudgen]

What do you want to teach?

[steven100]

just what we need .... another expat teacher ...

I thought we just cleaned up most of the cheap charlies & sent them packing ...

[TwinkleAngel]

I prefer to teach any business subjects like Organisational Behavior, Marketing or any subjects related to business except calculation subjects, and any of law subjects. But, I do't mind to start from an a local school or international school.

[thhMan]

How to keep organized or how to do marketing would be a big task, here.. as they think Facebook is it....

Ive seen a bit of the marketing here, stolen from other countries...

I think a great idea would be someone to open up driving schools and teach people to drive... or teach police to be police.. and so on...

wish you luck...

[brianp0803]

Although I am happy to see a person with an education wanting to be a teacher.

I am suprised by the non-native English speakers that never attended university asking for advice how to get a teaching job and work permit in Thailand.

People seem full of advice how an uneducated person can get a job teaching but not as helpful for an educated person.

Motivation for why the OP wants to work and live is important because the salary isn't great. But many well educated people are choosing to live and teach in Thailand.

It's amazing when guests of a country are critical of their host.

The same happens in America. People leave their own country, often live and work illegally and complain constantly about their host.

I don't think Thailand is preventing unhappy guests from leaving.

Based on complaints, but yet remaining in Thailand, life in their own country must be horrible.

Edited November 11, 2014 by brianp0803

[lostinisaan]

Please check: www.ajarn.com for any teaching positions. There're also quite a few agencies located in Bangkok. If you really want to teach in Bangkok, you should go from school to school and it shouldn't be a problem to find a job.

Very important is a 12 months contract, as some schools, as well as all agencies, only pay you for 10, or 11 months a year.

I'd also consider a nice location near a beach.Might not be the best time now, as the second term had just started. Best time would be end of March and in April.

My wife tells me there are no beaches in BKK....have to have another little word in her ear.

Please don't always listen to your wife. Might be different after 12 years of marriage and family included. Parents in law are farmers in a little village. Their life is really up, to be soft.

Eight years ago, working at my first primary school for two years at this time, a new academic school year just started.

All foreign English teachers had to introduce themselves.One of the new teachers who had just started:

I truly understand that, if it's your first time, doing so, can be quite difficult for many people. She said:

" I come from The .......................... We have a lot of beautiful bitches in our country. I'm pretty sure that same woman's still in town.

A different tone isn't just in Thailand dangerous................

Edited November 11, 2014 by lostinisaan

[dotpoom]

I will report my personal experience, not some hearsay nor friend of a friend blather.

I have a Ph.D. from NYU and 30yrs experience in usa universities. A friend advised me to apply for a job his personal experience told him was open... they wanted him but he lacks degree... I applied and heard nothing.......... until I was IN Thailand and due to that and my resume, I was interviewed two days and hired on third day, inventing and administering a new media entertainment program at MUIC.

I continued there for six years until hitting 68 and forced retired. I had Work Permit and matching visa/permit to stay here.

Facts.......

-must be in Thailand to show your face at interviews.

-foolish to use whatever pretends to be a job agent, use your own shoe leather.

-Universities pay for 12mo. of work and a 13th month of bonus.

-MANY real and also the so-called universities here hire M.A.-level degreed people; the market is in your favor. Most want Thai speakers, but most have English only programs in many subject areas, too.

I advise you to go for university level teaching. The pay is slightly lower but the hours more flexible compared to high end international high schools. Do not phone; do not write; go to the departments and Deans in person to ask. Take clear photocopy of your sheepskins, not your transcripts because Thai do not know what those are.

You are in cat bird seat; take advantage of it, but put in some personal effort searching. Good Luck !

What a great helpful practical answer. I found it very interesting even though I am not in the market for a job myself (thank God)

Slightly confused why a University would be interested in "sheepskin" though?....(just trying to start off our day off with a smile). Thank you.

[lostinisaan]

just what we need .... another expat teacher ...

I thought we just cleaned up most of the cheap charlies & sent them packing ...

"We" haven't read too many positive posts coming from your keyboard. Are you lacking of self confidence?

Can't you just give the OP an honest answer to his question????

OP, please page me and I can get you in touch with a guy in Bangkok, who's hiring foreign teachers.

Edited November 12, 2014 by lostinisaan