The TEFL job interview and what makes a good teacher?

Getting past the interview stage and deciding what roles to play in the classroom.

Think back to your favourite teacher at school. What was it that made him or her stand out? Chances are if you ask 10 people this, they’d come up with broadly similar qualities.

My perfect teacher

Postbox letter from Mark

I've been hiring in Thailand for a long time, and here's the teacher that I'm looking for in a nutshell...

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    Phone

    Myanmarese, 28 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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    David

    British, 67 years old. Currently living in United Kingdom

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    Sargam

    Indian, 39 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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    Kennedy

    Kenyan, 31 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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    Filipino, 25 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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    Blessing

    Zimbabwean, 31 years old. Currently living in South Africa

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The Region Guides

Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.

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Air your views

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