First, you are employable and should have few problems in finding a teaching job. If you want to teach biology, you will have to look at 2nd tier International Schools (those that are not necessarily accredited by a home country, such as the UK, USA etc.). Bilingual schools will also teach science in English. Grade 10 (Mathyom 4) is the general level for taking biology. Only a rather large school would probably employ someone to teach just biology, so be prepared to teach maybe general science and biology.
You may also end up being an English teacher.
Whether getting an education qualification is necessary depends on your long range plans. You mention your wife is coming with you. Does she have a job? Does she intent to work and if so, as a teacher? How long do you plan on being in Thailand?
If your long range plan is to be a teacher, then pursue an education qualification. If teaching is just a stop-gap measure on the way to something else, then I wouldn't pursue it. You will be able to get a 2 year waiver for the Teacher's License (TL). You will have to take the Thai Culture Course (about a 3 day course). After the 2 year waiver, then you will have to start 'up-grading' to an education degree in order to continue to get waivers for the TL.
Some of our CM residents may be able to give you better information about the situation on the ground.
Best of luck and keep us posted.
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Questions About Qualifications
Started by Ijustwannateach, 2004-08-30 12:20
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1006 replies to this topic
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notasmartassknowitallfarag
Member Posted 2012-04-02 00:50:04
This may have been asked before but there is a lot in this thread.
I have a BA in Business & Spanish with no teaching experience. I was wondering what type of teaching job could i potentially get and what salary range would i be looking at? I am seeking a position in Bangkok. Thanks in advance for any ideas:) #1003
Scott
Star Member Posted 2012-04-02 06:05:36
Since you have a Bachelor's degree you should be able to secure a teaching job. With no experience, it will take a little more effort, however. Having a TEFL might help. You should be able to earn a salary of 35,000 baht per month and up at a regular school. The hiring season is starting for the upcoming academic season so it's a good time to get your resume out there.
Language schools will vary in the amount you earn, depending on how many hours you teach. You might also want to look at schools that teach Spanish. #1004
Beegrade
Newbie Posted 2012-04-02 07:51:39
Whether getting an education qualification is necessary depends on your long range plans. You mention your wife is coming with you. Does she have a job? Does she intent to work and if so, as a teacher? How long do you plan on being in Thailand? If your long range plan is to be a teacher, then pursue an education qualification. If teaching is just a stop-gap measure on the way to something else, then I wouldn't pursue it. You will be able to get a 2 year waiver for the Teacher's License (TL). You will have to take the Thai Culture Course (about a 3 day course). After the 2 year waiver, then you will have to start 'up-grading' to an education degree in order to continue to get waivers for the TL. All good info Scott, thanks. We plan to stay in Thailand for a long time. My wife doesn’t plan to work there, she is originally Thai and she owns a house there already and earns income from investments. But for me, teaching would be a long term thing (or I would also be happy doing research assistance work at a university, but I don't suspect there's much of that available) so I think getting the education qualification is the way to go. That means we won’t get there until end of 2013 but that’s ok. I don’t want to have to be applying for waivers and whatnot. Is the TL easy to get with an education qualification? #1005
Scott
Star Member Posted 2012-04-02 11:38:04
Once you have an education degree, you should have no trouble getting the Teacher's License.
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notasmartassknowitallfarag
Member Posted 2012-04-02 22:55:16
Cheers Scott, thanks for the info.
I won't be able to commit to Thailand until late June, obviously not a good time! When is the next semester,October? Also should I be applying for jobs whilst over seas and could I apply now for October? #1007
Scott
Star Member Posted 2012-04-03 06:13:59
The second semester starts in November, but there is a spike in hiring in late September-November. There are, however, openings throughout the year, just not as many.
There is a fair amount of turnover of foreign teaching staff in Thailand. |
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