Head Teacher/ Early Years needed at UK School in South Korea

  South Korea

• Seoul: 
Seoul

Length of Position: 1-2 year contract

Description: We are a young British primary school looking for a new head of school from January 09 or April 09. Part of a well-known UK schools group, our aim is to make British education accessable to the many nationalities currently residing in Seoul.

Highlights: We offer a top salary with very low tax rate (appx 10%), flights yearly and free furnished housing.

Fast Facts

Population: 48,422,600

Languages: Korean, English

Official Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)

Religions: No affiliation (46%), Buddhist (26%) Christian (26%)

About South Korea
South Korea is a country swathed in green, and the Koreans are a people obsessed with nature, and with mountains in particular. Wherever you travel, you'll see Koreans out in the open air, clad in the latest adventure fashions, pushing ever onward and upward.

Besides successfully staging the Summer Olympics of 1988, and the 2002 soccer World Cup, South Korea's tourism base is now growing rapidly, especially in the Australian and Asian markets.

Seoul is an intriguing city transforming itself from the Yi Dynasty capital of the Hermit Kingdom to a major mover and shaker on the international scene, especially in the field of commerce and sports.

Despite its tall buildings and neon lights, Seoul offers the visitor a wealth of cultural sights. The central city area is ringed with royal palaces, and around the old city gates are enormous bustling markets. Skyscrapers jostle with a maze of traditional-style Korean houses and inns.

Mountains circle Seoul on all sides with Namsan (South Mountain) springing up in the centre. Although the Han River once marked the southern boundary, the city has sprawled across to the southern side with some 2 dozen bridges crossing it and one subway tunnel underneath. As Korea's capital and most populous city, Seoul represents the country's centre for business, education, and modern culture. It offers many activities for everyone, including museums and palaces, parks and mountains, and amusement parks and night clubs.

Climate
Korea has a temperate climate; in the summer months of June to September you should expect temperatures of around 20-30 degrees C . Autumn lasts from September to November and you should expect warm days and cool nights. In the winter months of December to March you should expect temperatures to very low with an average of 0 degrees C.

Places to visit

Pagoda Park (Tapkol Park)
The first park to be created in South Korea and popular with the older citizens as a place to relax.

Seoul Tower
Both a telecommunications tower as well one of the most popular tourist attractions in Seoul. It was opened to the public in 1980 and offers visitors the chance to view the city from the observation tower.

Seoul World Cup Stadium
Seoul was the host for the 2002 World Cup.

National Museum of Korea
Conserves 240,000 historical artefacts.

Gyeongju:
The world famous Museum without walls. Visitors can see the 7th century Chomsongdae Observatory, which is one of the oldest, structures in Korea. It is registered on the UNESCOs World Heritage List.

Palaces : Visit the many palaces in Seoul including:    Changdeok Palace/Biwon Garden , Changgyeong Palace, Deoksu Palace, Gyeongbok Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, and Unhyeon Palace

Outdoor pursuits in Korea

Seoraksan National Park
This is the most famous natural parks of the country. Seoraksan is stunning. The park consists of high craggy peaks, flourishing forests, marvelous waterfalls, boulder-strewn white water rivers, beaches and ancient temples.

Songnisan National Park
This park host much opportunities for hikers as it have excellent mountains to explore. It also has one of the largest and most magnificent temples in Korea, the temple of Beopjusa.

Samcheok Beaches
These beaches are famous for their beautiful scenery. Youghawa beach is very famous for its fresh water streams. There are also lots of resorts to stay in and plenty of delicious sea-food is available.

Ulleungdo Island
This outstandingly stunning island is all that remains of a wiped out volcano towering over the East Sea. This island is much famous for its rugged forested mountains and dramatic cliffs which rise from the sea.

Qualifications: We require:
- UK teaching experience and leadership experience within an Early Years setting
- Early Years Teaching Qualifications such as a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or a PGCE/Early Years.
Note: NVQs are not sufficient.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Salary / Pay: Paid in local currency, but equivalent to 22,000 - 35,000/ annum with free housing and very low taxes.

Experience Required: yes

UK teaching and leadership experience with primary/early years.

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel to South Korea Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

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Year Founded: 1980