Thursday, 21st November 2024 — 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. 

Monday, 18th November 2024 — 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.

Sunday, 17th November 2024 — 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. 

Saturday, 16th November 2024 — 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. 

Thursday, 14th November 2024 — What's Rangsit (Central Thailand) like for teachers?

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

Tuesday, 12th November 2024 — 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?

Saturday, 9th November 2024 — "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.