Teaching in Colombia

Hi Everyone

I know this is probably a very old and repeated topic but I had a look through the forums and could not see anything immediately (apologies if I missed something).

I was wondering if anyone had email contacts or knowledge for schools in Manizales/Cali/Medellin (or anywhere) which would be interested in employing a Qualified teacher from England (PGCE and 2 years experience in a secondary school in London)

I will be arriving at the end of July and have emailed approximately 60 schools in Colombia over the past 6 months, with hardly any responses and those that have unfortunately not come to anything.  I was just wondering if anyone had any tips/contacts for some schools who would be interested.  I do not have a TEFL Certificate so am not sure if that would stand in my way of teaching English there (although I would prefer to teach humanities which is my specialist subject if possible).

Anyway, if anyone has any advice/tips/contacts which would help me find some employment then I would be extremely grateful.  I am really excited about the prospect about moving here but just a little apprehensive of employment prospects - I would like to get something reasonably stable which might sort me a visa out and pay me a livable wage.

Many Thanks
Adam

Hello Adam.

Welcome to Expat.com!

This article can help you.

You can also try to post an advert in the jobs in Colombia section. It can be useful.

Good luck in your research,
Aurélie

Adam,

can you speak spanish? Or just english?


Tony

Just English - I would be keen to learn when I am there.  I have a PGCE and 2 years experience.