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— Teaching opportunities in Thailand (and sometimes other countries in Asia)

Teaching opportunities in Thailand (and sometimes other countries in Asia)

Beware of several websites that are copying job ads ('stealing' is actually the correct word) from Ajarn dot com. We only post job ads that are sent DIRECTLY to us. An employer will sometimes ask us to make changes to a job description but those changes will NOT be made by the website copying the ad. Trust the info, trust Ajarn! View all the current teaching positions on the Ajarn jobs page. 


— Why do so many schools not recognize the importance of a good teachers' room?

Why do so many schools not recognize the importance of a good teachers' room?

Often seen as only marginally interesting, the staffroom is actually a great litmus test for the health of a school's relationship between the teachers and the administration. Staffrooms are not idle space which could be better used in other ways.


— Which universities or schools would hire non native speakers?

Which universities or schools would hire non native speakers?

Answer - There is no definitive answer to this question. Some universities and schools will hire only native English speakers and others won't be so choosy. Each university, school and college in Thailand has their own recruitment criteria. That said, I definitely think there are more opportunities for non-native or European teachers these days as quality native speakers become harder to find, especially at those schools playing lower end salaries. 


— New to teaching in Thailand?

New to teaching in Thailand?

A selection of answers to the most common questions - What are the best months to look for work? Will my employer provide accommodation? Should I fix up a job before I arrive in Thailand?...and more



— What's Rangsit (Central Thailand) like for teachers?

What's Rangsit (Central Thailand) like for teachers?

Just 40 kilometres north of Bangkok, Rangsit can be rich pickings for an English teacher looking for a good choice of schools without being too far from the bright lights of the capital. It's a great choice for new arrivals.


Do you live and teach outside Bangkok? Please help us update one of our region guides if you can spare a few minutes. 


— Who does my job ad appeal to?

Who does my job ad appeal to?

Some schools and institutes seem to fill their job vacancies with little effort while others seem to struggle. What can a recruiter do when filling their teacher vacancies becomes impossible?


— "My wife's father lives with us. He's 96 years old, frail and blind"

"My wife's father lives with us. He's 96 years old, frail and blind"

Our next cost of living survey comes from Patrick, who earns 70-80K a month. Then you factor in his wife's salary (she earns significantly more than Patrick) Then you add on the 70K passive income from investments. But then you have to consider the stressful lifestyle and the eye-watering overheads. This was such an interesting survey to read.  


Featured Jobs

NES Kindergarten Teacher

฿48,000+ / month

Bangkok


IEP Kindergarten / Primary Teacher

฿42,000+ / month

Bangkok


Head Teacher

฿55,000+ / month

Bangkok


Science and Maths Teacher

฿42,000+ / month

Bangkok


NES Pre-kindergarten - K2 Homeroom Teacher

฿50,000+ / month

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Children's Fitness Instructor

฿20,000+ / month

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฿700+ / hour

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Coaching English Teacher

฿47,000+ / month

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NES English Language Teachers

฿500+ / hour

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NES Primary School English Teacher

฿40,000+ / month

Nonthaburi


Featured Teachers

  • Alex


    Russian, 45 years old. Currently living in Spain

  • Arlene


    Filipino, 36 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Mark


    Canadian, 55 years old. Currently living in Canada

  • Hector


    Filipino, 40 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Noemi


    Filipino, 27 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Ali


    Ghanian, 31 years old. Currently living in Ghana

  • Itoe


    Cameroonian, 55 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Daniel


    British, 37 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Barry


    Australian, 60 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Artem


    Russian, 34 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Thomas


    American, 35 years old. Currently living in Ecuador

  • Mary


    Filipino, 26 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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