Follow our step-by-step guide to finding work in Thailand and we guarantee you will be offered teaching work within two months of finishing training. Most SEE graduates find work within two weeks.
Types of TEFL teaching jobs in Thailand
There are three types of paid TEFL teaching work:
First is teaching full-time at a formal government or private Thai school, college or university. Teaching hours are normally 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday. This work is salaried, includes paid holiday and contracts normally run for 12 months or until the end of the academic semester or year.
Second is teaching part-time at a language school. Teaching hours are normally weekday evenings and at weekends. This work is hourly paid. This type of work allows shorter commitments and more flexible working schedules.
Third is freelance teaching. Teaching hours are arranged between the teacher and student.
Finding TEFL teaching jobs in Thailand
Step 1: pre-arrival
Pack light-weight formal interview and teaching clothes. Alternatively it is cheap and easy to buy these clothes from one of the large international supermarkets that are located in every major town and city in Thailand.
Bring originals of all relevant qualifications. Some employers may also request to view university transcripts if applicable and/or references.
Step 2: prepare a resume/CV
Include all relevant personal information including visa status. A non-immigrant B visa gives a distinct advantage as this is a pre-requisite for work permit applications.
Attach a small passport-sized color photo to the top of the resume/CV. This helps potential employers remember applicants more easily. Dress formally for the photo but look relaxed and friendly. There are numerous photographic shops in every city offering a dozen photos for just a few dollars.
The schools we visit for teaching practices can be added to resumes/CVs as relevant experience. This is very important as it shows real Thailand teaching experience.
Step 3: purchase a mobile phone
It is essential to leave a contact phone number when contacting potential employers. Mobile phones are cheap to purchase and easy to use. SIM cards can be bought from mobile phone shops. Credits can be bought from any branch of 7-11.
Step 4: view job listings on the following sites each day
Many schools do not advertise their teaching positions as they rely on local connections and walk-ins. However, these websites list the jobs that are advertised.
On the last day of training exhaustive lists of contact information for Chiang Mai schools will be distributed and discussed. The lists include 30 private schools, 5 universities, 7 vocational colleges, 20 language schools and around 10 government schools.
Step 9: give a copy of your resume/CV to our staff
Our school directly employs over 30 teachers in Chiang Mai. We actively recruit SEE graduates straight from training.
Job Guarantee
Follow our step-by-step guide to finding work in Thailand and we guarantee you will be offered teaching work within two months of finishing training. Most SEE graduates find work within two weeks.
Types of TEFL teaching jobs in Thailand
There are three types of paid TEFL teaching work:
First is teaching full-time at a formal government or private Thai school, college or university. Teaching hours are normally 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday. This work is salaried, includes paid holiday and contracts normally run for 12 months or until the end of the academic semester or year.
Second is teaching part-time at a language school. Teaching hours are normally weekday evenings and at weekends. This work is hourly paid. This type of work allows shorter commitments and more flexible working schedules.
Third is freelance teaching. Teaching hours are arranged between the teacher and student.
Finding TEFL teaching jobs in Thailand
Step 1: pre-arrival
Pack light-weight formal interview and teaching clothes. Alternatively it is cheap and easy to buy these clothes from one of the large international supermarkets that are located in every major town and city in Thailand.
Bring originals of all relevant qualifications. Some employers may also request to view university transcripts if applicable and/or references.
Step 2: prepare a resume/CV
Include all relevant personal information including visa status. A non-immigrant B visa gives a distinct advantage as this is a pre-requisite for work permit applications.
Attach a small passport-sized color photo to the top of the resume/CV. This helps potential employers remember applicants more easily. Dress formally for the photo but look relaxed and friendly. There are numerous photographic shops in every city offering a dozen photos for just a few dollars.
The schools we visit for teaching practices can be added to resumes/CVs as relevant experience. This is very important as it shows real Thailand teaching experience.
Step 3: purchase a mobile phone
It is essential to leave a contact phone number when contacting potential employers. Mobile phones are cheap to purchase and easy to use. SIM cards can be bought from mobile phone shops. Credits can be bought from any branch of 7-11.
Step 4: view job listings on the following sites each day
Many schools do not advertise their teaching positions as they rely on local connections and walk-ins. However, these websites list the jobs that are advertised.
Ajarn.com
Daves ESL Café
ESL Employment
ESL Jobs
TEFL Jobs
Craigs List Thailand
Ajarn Job Space
ESL Jobs for Teachers
Jobs Database Thailand
Step 5: post your resume/CV on all these sites
School recruiters regularly scan these listings.
ESL Teachers Board
Daves ESL Café
Ajarn.com
Step 6: forward your resume/CV to all these large chains of schools
ECC Thailand
AUA
Inlingua
Step 7: forward your resume/CV to these teacher employment agencies
AYC Cultural Exchange
Media Kids
BFITS
Teach-To-Travel
American English
Step 8: personally visit schools in Chiang Mai
On the last day of training exhaustive lists of contact information for Chiang Mai schools will be distributed and discussed. The lists include 30 private schools, 5 universities, 7 vocational colleges, 20 language schools and around 10 government schools.
Step 9: give a copy of your resume/CV to our staff
Our school directly employs over 30 teachers in Chiang Mai. We actively recruit SEE graduates straight from training.
Employment in other Asian countries
Teflone
Saxoncourt
English First
TEFL.com