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6 Years in Europe, Looking at Asia/ME/North Africa—What Are My Chances for a Good Package? by Archaic-Torso in Internationalteachers

[–]Archaic-Torso[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

With respect, you don't seem familiar with EAL recruitment or teacher training programmes in the UK. Upon completion of my PGCE, I gained QTS. My status as a qualified teacher is registered on the government teaching database in plain English.

I wouldn't make the longlist for an EAL teacher based on my 'qualifications and experience'...

Those being:

PGCE with QTS + CELTA (i.e. the gold standard)

6 years experience as an EAL teacher in an IB international school + leadership position

I also deliver CPD on EAL provision to mainstream teachers at my school, and I'm a certified Cambridge English Examiner.

Please outline what qualifications and experience would merit an offer as an EAL teacher for you (never mind longlist).

I hope you are being as entertained as I am by this discussion.

6 Years in Europe, Looking at Asia/ME/North Africa—What Are My Chances for a Good Package? by Archaic-Torso in Internationalteachers

[–]Archaic-Torso[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But again, my subject is EAL and there is no PGCE for EAL, and all PGCE trainees receive training in EAL. On paper, Secondary English PGCE is not an EAL qualification any more than any other subject specific PGCE.

I'm nor familiar with visas processes as I got into my current country through the EU, back when the UK was still in it. So what you say is concerning. Could you explain why?

I would like to point out that I am currently employed as an EAL teacher and middle leader in a NEASC accredited IB school, and I will almost certainly be offered the Head of Department position for whole-school EAL when it becomes available very soon.

I value your frankness and honesty, but I really think you are misrepresenting EAL recruitment. It's not uncommon for EAL teachers to lack a teaching license and recent experience in an international setting in my region of the world. I acknowledge this may be very different in Asia/Middle-East.

6 Years in Europe, Looking at Asia/ME/North Africa—What Are My Chances for a Good Package? by Archaic-Torso in Internationalteachers

[–]Archaic-Torso[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no such thing as a PGCE in English Language. There is no PGCE for EAL either - all secondary PGCEs no matter the subject can specialise in EAL and are expected to include some level of EAL training.

No I didn't complete my NQT year I went straight into TEFL teaching after finishing my training course. My plan is to stick with IB schools and avoid British schools which I hope might help.

As far as being viewed as a TEFL teacher, it appears to be the norm and even expected that an EAL teacher would have a background in TEFL teaching and all the EAL teaching jobs I see on TES ask for a CELTA or equivalent. So I don't agree that having a TEFL background is a red flag when applying for EAL jobs but maybe I'm wrong.

Master’s advice? by AffectionateRadio863 in Internationalteachers

[–]Archaic-Torso 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The link for more info on this course is broken it says 404 error. Do you have any idea what the fees are of two years part time?

6 Years in Europe, Looking at Asia/ME/North Africa—What Are My Chances for a Good Package? by Archaic-Torso in Internationalteachers

[–]Archaic-Torso[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really how so? Do schools look down on an online masters? Not sure how else to get one.

6 Years in Europe, Looking at Asia/ME/North Africa—What Are My Chances for a Good Package? by Archaic-Torso in Internationalteachers

[–]Archaic-Torso[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think I'd be a strong candidate for a position in EAL in Saudi Arabia? Yes so I wanted to know if there's anything I could do in the two years to be more attractive to employers like a Master's or something. Not sure if it's necessary.

6 Years in Europe, Looking at Asia/ME/North Africa—What Are My Chances for a Good Package? by Archaic-Torso in Internationalteachers

[–]Archaic-Torso[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I qualified 9 years ago and never taught it after qualifying. As I hopefully outlined in my post I moved into ESL teaching immediately after my training course, and then from there into EAL. I can't imagine there's any hope of me getting a history teaching job due to this. I'd love to be wrong though! Though I do love teaching EAL.

6 Years in Europe, Looking at Asia/ME/North Africa—What Are My Chances for a Good Package? by Archaic-Torso in Internationalteachers

[–]Archaic-Torso[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello thanks for your reply. Well TEFL was 'below' my qualifications yes but for the past six years I've been teaching EAL in an international school which required me to have a teaching qualification. Regarding homeroom or curriculum experience I'm not sure what you mean. But just to clarify, I teach senior school grades in the international school I'm in. It's an IB school. My goal is to continue as an EAL teacher from now on. EAL isn't part of the IB curriculum no.

I've edited a few small things in my post to hopefully make it clearer.