Shared Byboon
Core Details
Salary / Wage
£6000 a year
Started In
2008
Time in Role
1 year
Country
China
How I Got the Job
I added my CV to an online teacher agency site.
Qualifications Needed
A degree in anything and a TEFL course.
Personal Insights
Day-to-Day
Plan lessons, teach and play games.
Best Day
Halloween. We got to dress up and play loads of games.
Worst Day
When the students are lazy.
What I Like
Being able to travel easily and crafting with the students.
Perks
Salary is a good wage in China. Get to live and travel in another country.
Personal Comments
It is pretty good fun. You get enough holiday to travel loads, get to try new things and eat really good food!
👍 The author recommends this job
Shared ByHelen
Core Details
Salary / Wage
£32,000
Started In
2005
Time in Role
12 years
Country
United Kingdom
How I Got the Job
Applied after PGCE qualification
Qualifications Needed
PGCE, BA in English Literature
Personal Insights
Day-to-Day
Planning lessons, teaching classes, marking work, attending meetings
Best Day
When a struggling student finally understood Shakespeare
Worst Day
Parents evening that ran until 9pm
What I Like
Seeing students grow and develop
What I Dislike
Administrative burden and paperwork