Join Search Associates at the InterContinental Hotel for our annual international school job fair run over 4 days from Janauary 3-6th, 2018. All 50 international school principals will present information specific to living and working in their school and country, followed by a sign up session to make times to interview. Job offers follow.

Registered applicants only (www.searchassociates.com) Mention this ad to receive free registration to approved teachers. (Value US$225)

WHAT SORT OF SCHOOLS RECRUIT AT THE MELBOURNE FAIR?

It is important to note that the growth of the international school market is exponential and each year we are seeing a considerable number of new schools coming 'on line' and looking to recruit teaching staff. There is, naturally, a very wide quality spectrum of schools available for candidates to consider and we can help candidates chart their way through this vital exercise in a number of ways.

Firstly, schools attending the Melbourne fair have to be first of all registered with Search Associates. Only 10% of all schools listing themselves as providing international education, worldwide, are currently registered with Search Associates. This is the product of clear policy by our company to work with a certain types of schools. Each applicant school has to undertake a rigorous process of screening before it is accepted. As a registered candidate at the Melbourne Fair you can expect specific advice regarding schools which are of interest to you.

IS THERE A CLEAR PROFILE OF CANDIDATES WHO ARE SUCCESSFUL IN GETTING PLACEMENTS AT THE MELBOURNE FAIR?

This is a very difficult question to answer as there are always exceptions to the rule. Teachers in specialist fields have the best chances of success due to a smaller teacher supply in relation to the number of jobs. Specialist areas include: music, art, library, early childhood, science and mathematics, and advanced level teachers (such as IB Diploma, AP, GCE A-Level). Specialists do have an advantage over English and ESL teachers, (fields in which the supply is large), but schools are always looking for outstanding teachers in all areas. Also in high demand: educators who have flexibility and the willingness to work in sometimes challengingly different professional environments. However, any teachers with a passion for student learning can succeed at this fair.

PLEASE CONTACT NICK KENDELL (nkendell@searchassociates.com) FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We would love to see you there!