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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Featured Jobs

NES Homeroom Primary Teacher for Grade 1

฿55,000+ / month

Chiang Rai


IGCSE Business Studies and Economics Teacher

฿40,000+ / month

Myanmar


Elementary Teacher

฿40,000+ / month

Nonthaburi


Education Consultant and Essay Editor & Test Prep

฿55,000+ / month

Bangkok


Foreign Specialist

฿38,620+ / month

Nonthaburi


Chandler MHM Limited

฿45,000+ / month

Bangkok


Featured Teachers

  • Daisy


    Filipino, 30 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Sergey


    Russian, 43 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Dr.


    Chinese, 54 years old. Currently living in China

  • Jonas


    Filipino, 31 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Jor


    Filipino, 23 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • David


    British, 68 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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Air your views

Air your views

Got something to say on the topic of teaching, working or living in Thailand? The Ajarn Postbox is the place. Send us your letters!


Teacher mistakes

Teacher mistakes

What are the most common mistakes that teachers make when they are about to embark on a teaching career in Thailand? We've got them all covered.


The cost of living

The cost of living

How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.


The Region Guides

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.


Need Thailand insurance?

Need Thailand insurance?

Have a question about health or travel insurance in Thailand? Ricky Batten from Pacific Prime is Ajarn's resident expert.


The dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

Many schools ask for demo lessons before they hire. What should you the teacher be aware of?


Will I find work in Thailand?

Will I find work in Thailand?

It's one of the most common questions we get e-mailed to us. So find out exactly where you stand.