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Finding a TEFL job
by Helen Mostyn - Thursday, 23 June 2011, 09:54 AM
 
Hey all,

Since completing my certificate, i've not been able to find any TEFL job :(
I completed the online certificate due to my working arrangements but all the jobs i've seen or applied for so far, have asked for references from schools.

Has anyone else had this trouble?
 
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Re: Finding a TEFL job
by Melanie Preston - Friday, 1 July 2011, 11:15 AM
 

Hi Helen.

I am starting to apply for jobs now too as I am close to finishing my TEFL. I am experiencing similar issues and have read that is easier to find work once you are in the country.

Also, do you feel you could teach a class after taking this course? I feel very unprepared!

Mel

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Re: Finding a TEFL job
by Charlotte Briggs - Thursday, 7 July 2011, 12:15 PM
 

I would suggest trying to get some experience in this country first so that you can get a reference. If you live near a university or college, they often run language classes during the summer for foreign students. Perhaps you could enquire about sitting in on a few classes first of all to get a feel and then ask if you could do a small slot in one of the classes. There's a language school near me, Stirling, and they have agreed to let me do this, I think it'll be really beneficial.

Another idea could be to try and do some private one to one tuition to get experience, you could advertise your services locally. I have often seen ads in shop windows requesting English lessons from people who have moved here and speak little English.

Good luck and let me know how you get on!

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Re: Finding a TEFL job
by Aliya Khan - Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 09:17 PM
 

I've been made an offer to work overseas in January, exciting yes but I'm being cautious and asking several questions even well before leaving the UK and travelling and going to another country because I would rather like to know what to expect and will all my questions be answered correctly with the right answer reply and I would like to be assured with good hours with wages when teaching TEFL at an education establishment. The job has to be satisfactory and accommodation and the right facilities and there should be a key co-ordinator to a good standard for help and support.

Have you looked, read and applied on these TEFL UK jobs websites?

Aliya

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