Teaching or Translation Jobs

portia


Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 31

Message Posted:
31/08/2008 11:44

hi

I am a qualified secondary teacher in the uk where I teach IT and English. I also speak several languages including Turkish.



I am considering moving to North Cyprus but can anyone tell me what job prospects are like?



Thanx

twinky


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 74

Message Posted:
31/08/2008 11:53

There is a new school opening in Girne, beleypias this september, although at this stage it is only reception and year 1. But the building for the junior and secondary school will be completed next september. Outstanding school, following the European curriculum, being run by very professional people. May be worth looking into as i should imagine they are looking for somebody with your experience. The school is ESK ( English School Kyriena ) not sure of number, but will try and get it for you

Aussie


Joined: 17/06/2007
Posts: 657

Message Posted:
31/08/2008 20:04

I saw in the Cyprus Mail the European University of Lefke wants English Language Teachers for their English Preparatory School if that is any help



email humanresources@lefke.edu.tr



Tel 0392 660 20 07



Aussie

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
31/08/2008 20:21

portia

Unless you are a TC, hope you don't have a degree or studied for one. TRNC government planning to stop foreigners getting jobs. See Cyprus Today Aug 23 -29

I quote ' Mr Adem (Labour and Social security Minister) said 'No work permits will be issued for sectors where local labour exists or high school or university education is required. Exceptions will be made only when in a specific technical area local staff cannot be found.'

It is not known if this will affect existing foreign workers. Details to be announced in September.

Strongly advise you visit NC to research further.

Martin

portia


Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 31

Message Posted:
07/09/2008 01:45

hi,

thank you for all of your msgs. they have been very useful. im flying to NC during half term break so will investigate.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
07/09/2008 10:21

i have a friend who teaches at lefke. goverment run . she needed to take exams to teach which work on some sort of points system.so i'm not sure an expat will get a job there. try the private schools they should be a better bet.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
07/09/2008 13:19

http://trncvillaowners.phpbb3now.com/viewforum.php?f=2



Portia please PM through this website, I am sure I know of a place that might be able to make use of your skills...

kathryn


Joined: 01/10/2008
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
01/10/2008 14:07

Hi - If you still looking for a teaching post please email me urgently



Kate

Porshe


Joined: 24/09/2008
Posts: 3

Message Posted:
01/11/2008 20:20

Hi Kate

Apologise for delay of this email. Have tried to email you but the system does not allow me to see your email address as i need a certain number of posts before i can email. :-(



Would you be able to email me on porse_masi@hotmail.co.uk???



Many thanks

Porshe

Francis


Joined: 02/07/2009
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 13:42

Hi Kate

I live in Nicosia and saw your merssage. Im an Engl'sh language teacher (17 years experience) and looking for job in either university or secondary school. Would be thrilled if you could help.

Frank

kaiserphil


Joined: 14/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 17:54

Why did Portia suddenly become Porshe, and change from 'widowed' to 'single'?

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 18:01

RE msg 11, kaiserphil > Why did Portia suddenly become Porshe, and change from 'widowed' to 'single'? <



=> Because (and I said it in several other threads AND I can prove it): this board is flooded with liars. Sorry to say it, but it's the truth.

HildySmith


Joined: 02/07/2009
Posts: 1708

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 23:21

Hi

this all sounds very pessimistic, no doubt there are brits and other nationalities who would like to learn Turkish - I would and I will be looking for an English speaker to teach me.

Katy

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
02/07/2009 23:31

Plenty of Brits here who could with some English lessons!



Richard

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
03/07/2009 14:10

no problem plenty of work at sunny lane





oppps here we go again

alexandre


Joined: 24/08/2010
Posts: 16

Message Posted:
06/10/2010 10:55

Hi Kate,



I've seen your message and I'm an English teacher too looking for a job in Kyrenia.

I've worked in Guvence but the school was horrible, so now I'm looking for an other alternative !

Thanks for your help !!!



Alex

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
06/10/2010 20:27

I would seriously suggest you google all the unis and schools here (or someone can give a list) and write to them all and see if they can help.



An e mail to eachone won't take long as an introduction.



As to foreigners working, the give away is in the idea that if a suitably qualified local cannot be found, then the foreigner can get the work. The same applied inthe south 20 years ago when I was teaching there. I got in because there was not anyone suitable locally to teach with my qualifications. So there is nbothing new - it is just a quesiton of finding the right 'hole'.



I would suggest you write to them all before youcome over - but, but...... don't expect high wages. Teaching does nOT pay here as in U.K and if you are looking to live on your salary you could find things tight.



Good luck.