This is advise for older teachers looking for work when their contract expires.

As you are aware you will see some teachers looking for work through this comparison chart. We have put together a how to for teachers as this is advertising yourselves, rather than a standard cover letter. Edit or Remove as necessary.

1. Add ads top menu or click here
2. Title do not use just capitals, copy and paste:  (Name) - ( Subject teacher) (Age) - Contract ends (Month Year) - ( City/s and Country)
3. Category  (Job Seekers - Availability)
4. Description Can change or just add your own how to, copy and paste or example here:
   
   (Subject) teacher available for a teaching position in a (university/school) commencing (date year) due to my current contract expires (date/year) and unfortunately will not be renewing due to (reason).
   I have been teaching for (x) years at my current (university/school) and  have a (qualifications).
   I am seeking employment in (cities and county).
   
   Thank you for your time and look forward to your response.
   Contact EnglishJobFinder if you are a school/university or recruiter interested in hiring me as teacher link above or Contact Us.
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   The contact is EnglishJobFinder as it will help us add information to the comparison chart and help collate recruiters and schools who employ older teachers.
    
5. URL  Add link copy and paste: http://englishjobfinder.com/home/contact-us-3.html
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CELTA is an acronym for Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults.

Teaching English as a foreign language throughout the world requires qualifications recognized by global institutions. Training will vary depending on the country and school. CELTA is the most recognized certification for English language teachers, known for program quality and accepted by many organizations that employ English language teachers.

Time Frame

• CELTA can be taken either full time or part time. Attending full time will take four to five weeks in total to complete the program. Part-time attendance can be stretched out over a few months to more than a year before obtaining certification.

Features

• CELTA features five units of learning for teachers. Language skills including reading, listening, speaking and writing are taught. Planning and resources for different contexts, teaching and learning context as well as language analysis and awareness are included in the five units. The last of the five units consists of developing teaching skills and acquiring methods of professionalism. There is no final examination at the end of the course. Assessment takes place throughout the course by the classroom observation of an appointed Cambridge ESOL moderator.

Benefits

• Obtaining a CELTA allows teachers with little or no experience the opportunity to qualify to teach in foreign language schools all over the world. Skills obtained in the program include effective teaching methods, practical skills for teaching English to adult students--an often different experience than teaching children--and hands-on teaching experience. TEFL allows teachers to travel the world while making a salary and learning new cultures and foreign languages.

Requirements

• Candidates attending a CELTA training course are required to attend the course in its entirety. A minimum of six hours of practice teaching needs to be completed. Teacher observation of at least six hours and a teacher portfolio has to be created and submitted of the written assignments and all materials relating to the practice teaching part of the course. Successful completion of the course also requires a recommendation from Cambridge ESOL classroom moderator.

Career opportunities for people that wish to live in another country can be limited. Many people have chosen to teach English as a foreign language, or take the TEFL route. Teaching English as a foreign language allows people to live in another country and experience a new culture and new opportunities around the world.

TESOL is an acronym that stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. It is the name of a field of work and study. It is also the name of a global professional organization.

How to Become Celta or Delta Certified

English as a Foreign Language is a popular subject in private language academies outside of English-speaking countries. While professors in U.S. universities generally need a doctorate to teach in their field, private English language academies abroad typically look only for a certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language or in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. These certificates require four weeks of full-time study, including the CELTA, the University of Cambridge's certificate program for teaching adults. For experienced English teachers looking for additional education, the University of Cambridge offers the DELTA diploma, which requires two to three months of study.

What Does TOEIC Stand For?

TOIEC stands for Test of English for International Communication. It is a test to assess an individual's proficiency in English, as well as the person's suitability for the global workplace. Many employers require the TOEIC test, especially companies in English-speaking countries that hire graduates from abroad. The TOIEC measures four English communication skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing.

More and more people are going abroad to work as English teachers. For some, it is a way of fulfilling a long-term dream of teaching and sharing a foreign culture. For others, it’s a chance to experience a new world, travel and have fun. Whatever your reasons are for wanting to teach English, China should be at the top of your list. The country has a huge demand for teachers, few requirements and usually covers travel expenses and other secondary costs for new teachers.

Obtain a job offer. You will need this in order to obtain a work visa. Once you arrive in China, you will have 30 days to exchange the visa into a residency permit (this is a requirement, not an option). Be aware that legitimate schools will never ask you to go to China on a tourist visa. This is not only illegal, but highly dangerous; there’s a big chance that you won’t be able to exchange your visa for the right one and will either be deported or forced to stay illegally.

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There are 6,000 to 10,000 expatriate English teachers working in Hong Kong. They are mostly from Australia, New Zealand, the UK and North America. English-language proficiency has retained its importance in Hong Kong, despite massively increased resources for Putonghua/Mandarin teaching since the 1997 handover. If you speak English, it is generally easy to get around, make yourself understood and do business.

Faced with decreasing levels of English capability, the government has launched various initiatives in recent years to improve the level of English in schools and the workplace. There is a strong social bias in favour of English. In most cases people who know English get higher salaries and enjoy better job prospects. This is a strong incentive for many Hong Kongers to learn it.

Necessary qualifications

As in many places in Asia, demand for English teachers can exceed supply. This does mean, there are still private language schools in Hong Kong that may employ unqualified teachers. These schools usually pay below average wages.

For full-time primary and secondary teaching positions you will need a degree plus PGCE, or education degree and experience of teaching English. For tertiary full-time teaching, a Masters in Applied Linguistics/TESOL is recommendable. For part-time teaching, you’ll probably need a degree, TEFL Certificate and some teaching experience. The academic year runs from September to June, so most full-time recruitment happens between February and April.

Most English teachers prefer to work in tertiary institutions because the working conditions are good and salaries often higher than in private language schools. Tertiary language centres commonly employ a mix of full- and part-time teachers.

Full-time tertiary English teachers are usually sponsored by an institution, which does the paperwork for work visas. They receive basic health insurance, generous periods of leave and often a bonus of 10–15% paid at contract end. Full-time salaries vary but are usually between HK$28,000 and HK$50,000 a month.

Part-time teachers can register as a business and seek to obtain an ‘investment’ visa or a work visa if they find a sponsoring host institution willing to employ the applicant for sufficient hours to meet the qualification criteria. First-time visa applicants are usually granted a single-year visa. On renewal, a visa may be extended for one, two or three years.

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If your dreams include teaching your native language in a school in the heart of Tokyo or a small town outside the hustle and bustle of the city, you can fulfill those wishes by following a few steps and being patient. The process to gain a working visa to teach in Japan is fairly simple but will take some time to complete, as there are multiple hurdles, albeit small ones, to jump over before you are sitting in a classroom full of eager faces.

There are four main ways to work in Japan; work visa, working-holiday visa, spousal visa and to work illegally on a tourist visa.

Work Visa

In order to receive a work visa, you will first have to get hired. Your employer will help you fill out all the necessary paperwork and you will have to apply at a Japanese embassy. A bachelors University degree is required in order to receive a work visa. It doesn’t matter what subject you majored in. There are stories of teachers using fake degrees certificates bought online or in countries like Thailand, however I have never met anyone who has admitted to doing this. The visa category is “Specialist in Humanities” which basically means you are only allowed to teach English. It is illegal to accept employment in other occupations, however many teachers work in bars and do other work without any repercussions. When you renew your visa you will have to show that you are teaching English.It is possible to change to other visa options should your occupation change, however these positions are generally work that can not be done be Japanese. Casual work in bars and restaurants are definitely not included.

Working-Holiday Visa
Countries like Canada, Australia, UK and New Zealand have a work-holiday arrangement for people under 30 years old. The working-holiday visa is meant to allow you to work part-time while experiencing Japan, but this restriction is impossible to enforce. The visas are generally for six months to 1 year and are renewable up to a maximum of 18 months. This is a great way to come to Japan, especially if you don’t have a university degree.

Spousal Visa
Being married to a Japanese national, is a free pass for working in Japan. You can work in any occupation and work as much or as little as you want.

Tourist Visa
There is also a common, illegal way to work in Japan and that is to come to the country without a work visa. You are allowed to enter Japan for a maximum of 90 days, but a quick and inexpensive trip to Korea, Vietnam or other countries in the region will allow you to re-enter for another 90 days. It is probably safe to do this once, but this is not a way to stay long-term in Japan. Many foreigners are known to have been caught and deported on their second or third re-entries. Immigration officials will want to see proof that you are not working in Japan if you are going to keep coming back. Large companies will not hire you without a visa, but it is definitely possible to find casual work at smaller English schools and bars. Beware, illegal workers are frequently taken advantage of. This type of work is not for the faint of heart.

It is possible to come to Japan on a tourist visa and then find a employer to sponsor a work visa while already in the country. The only requirement is that you must have your work visa validated at an embassy outside of the country. Seoul is the most popular city for a visa run because it is only about 90 minutes away and flights can be had for relatively cheap. If you are going to go this route, make sure you give yourself at least one week in the foreign country because there can often be visa processing delays.

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South Korea, right next to Kim Jong-il's dictatorship in the North, is fast becoming one of the countries of choose for foreigners to teach English. Firstly native English speakers are in high demand and secondly, and the real sealer, is that pay is not only good, but in general your flights and accommodation are paid for. So what's the catch? Well, your employer is likely to expect a lot from you. In fact, half the fight of English teaching in South Korea is finding a good school.

Foreign Language Instructor Visa

E2 Visa - Teaching visa for public and private schools in South Korea Mandatory requirements for obtaining an E2 visa with Korean Immigration Must speak English as your native language Have obtained your bachelors degree from an English speaking country Must have a Korean employer or school willing to hire sponsor your stay Must possess a valid passport from: US, CA, UK, AS, NZ, IR, SA.

E1 Visa - Teaching visa for university and college level instructors Mandatory requirements for obtaining an E1 visa with Korean Immigration Must speak English as your native language Have obtained your bachelors degree from an English speaking country Must have a Korean employer or school willing to hire sponsor your stay Must possess a valid passport from: US, CA, UK, AS, NZ, IR, SA.

F4 Visa - Work visa for Kyopos (overseas Korean nationals) Mandatory requirements for obtaining an F4 visa with Korean Immigration Any overseas Korean national (must provide the consulate with proper documentation stating Korean heritage)

E5 Visa - Professional employee work visa for Korean corporations Mandatory requirements for obtaining an E5 visa with Korean Immigration Requirements for this visa depend on the organization you are obtaining employment with

F3 Visa - Extended tourist visa for family members Mandatory requirements for obtaining an F3 visa with Korean Immigration Must have a direct family member with a legal working visa (E2, E1, F4, E5 visas) People who are not planning on working while in South Korea

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Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. As the tourism industry booms in Thailand, an increasingly high number of Thai people interact with English speakers through work and other means. Because of this increased exposure, Thai people want to learn English more than ever before, and opportunities for native English speakers abound in Thailand.

Whether you want to teach English as a freelancer or are looking for a long-term, full-time job as an English teacher in Thailand, you'll find some tips here to get you started on the job hunt.

You must apply for a non-immigrant visa, particularly a Non-Immigrant B Visa, from your home country and before entering Thailand. As of August 2009, the cost of this visa is 2,000 Baht for three months and 5,000 Baht for one year. You can apply for this visa at your local Royal Thai embassy or consulate. Before working in Thailand, you must have a work permit. Employers in Thailand will typically apply for this work permit on your behalf, so once you have secured a job, ask your employer how to proceed with the work permit.

Link to the Thai Embassy FAQ - Visa to Thailand

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Australia is an attractive destination for tourists and migrants alike, offering miles of coastline and a high quality of life. Its location in the South Pacific makes it a melting pot for many different cultures, particularly from Asian countries.

As a result, there are a number of people who need to learn English, which means that Australia needs experienced English teachers.

If you hold a TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) certificate, you are qualified to teach English as a foreign language in Australia. The more training and experience you have, the better chance you will have of finding a job in Australia.

TEFL training company i-to-i suggests their 100-hour Combined Course for a job in a small language school. Australia has many ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) schools, but to teach here you must have a CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) or a Master's Degree in teaching English as a Second Language.

If you are a trained teacher, you may hold the appropriate qualifications for teaching English in Australia. First, you must have your overseas qualifications recognized by the Australian Government. See teachingaustralia.com.au to find out if you need to have your skills assessed.

If you have recognized teaching qualifications in Australia, you may be eligible to apply for a Skilled Migrant visa, which will allow you greater flexibility when seeking work.

You must hold a valid Australian work visa in order to teach English in Australia. Teachers from the USA can apply for a 12-month Working Holiday Visa (immi.gov.au), which will allow them to work legally for up to one year.

The stipulations of this visa state that you can only work for up to six months for each employer, so it is not ideal for people looking for long-term work.