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— 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. After job ads have gone live, employers will sometimes contact us to make changes to a job description (perhaps it's a change of salary or working hours or teacher requirements) 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.
— We would love to hear from you
The Ajarn Postbox - If you've got anything to say on the topic of teaching in Thailand (or even just living and working here), the Ajarn Postbox is the place to say it. Latest letters include "This industry is dying"
— The Ajarn guide for newbies
Will accommodation be provided? What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in a government high-school? What are the best months to look for work? We answer 30 of the most common questions that new arrivals or soon-to-be new arrivals have.
— Got a question for the Ajarn teaching community?
We put all teacher questions on our busy Ajarn Facebook page. The latest question is - "What's the biggest red flag in a teaching job ad?"
Don't forget that we also have a huge 'Your Questions Answered' section, covering all manner of questions from legal and visa issues to working in rural Thailand.
— What's Koh Samui (South Thailand) like for teachers?
Sun, sand, and sea views - Koh Samui has the tropical island dream down pat. Itâs a magnet for tourists, but teaching here means juggling the island vibe with limited job options and a cost of living that can sneak up on you. Just don't confuse living there with being on holiday. You still have to go to work on Monday morning.
Do you live and teach outside Bangkok? Please help us update one of our region guides if you can spare a few minutes.
— Being a good teacher isn't always enough
Being good in a classroom doesn't automatically make you successful at a school. I've known teachers who were excellent with students but struggled with colleagues. I've known teachers with plenty of ideas but very little patience for the way their school operated. When starting a new job, a teacher should try to understand what the school actually values.
— Where do you fancy living in the big bad city?
Overviews for different areas and suburbs of Bangkok, written with the help of teachers who live there. Whether you're looking for a quiet residential area, a bustling nightlife district, or something in between, these firsthand accounts will help you find the perfect Bangkok neighborhood for your lifestyle. We've now added Charan Sanit Wong to the list.
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David Parfitt
Being a good teacher isn't always enough
Being good in a classroom doesn't automatically make you successful at a school
Paul Metcalfe
When the principal comes to observe your class
And suddenly you're wondering whether you should start planning.
Samut Prakan Phil
Teacher Rants
The teacher who thinks every problem can be solved by a worksheet
Is he actually teaching English or running a small-scale paper manufacturing operation from the teachers' room
Laura Thomas
You can lead a horse to English...
Sometimes the hardest part of teaching is accepting that not every student wants to learn.
Edwin Ndangoh
Steve Restarick
The teacher you were when you arrived isnât the teacher you need to become
Growing as a teacher means being willing to change
Joseph Hunt
The best academic director I ever worked for
Good ADs understand what teachers need in order to do their jobs well.
Jesse Sessoms
The passport premium: native-speakerism, from the inside
Benefiting from the native-speaker ideal in Thailand