The role
Campus, age group or subject, curriculum, reporting line, classroom duties and any non-teaching expectations.
Offer Review
A good teaching offer should be clear before you travel.
Before accepting, make sure the role, timetable, salary, housing, work-authorisation route and arrival arrangements can be understood in writing.
Profile-led conversations
Written facts matter
No outcome guarantees
Read The Whole Offer
Five areas deserve a written answer.
When a school is serious, the most important parts of the offer should become clearer as the process progresses, not less clear.
The timetable
Teaching periods, office hours, weekend or activity duties, class size, preparation time and what may change.
The package
Salary basis, payment timing, housing, insurance, holidays, flights, taxes, probation and any deductions.
The work path
Employer responsibility, documents, current status if you are in China and a realistic expected timeline.
The arrival plan
Housing detail, airport or local arrival support, reporting date, medical arrangements and a school contact.
Ask Before You Commit
A straightforward question now can prevent a difficult surprise later.
- Which parts of the timetable are fixed, and which can change after arrival?
- Is the stated salary before or after tax, and what does housing actually include?
- Who pays for, coordinates or confirms each work-authorisation step?
- What is the contract length, probation process and notice or termination wording?
- Which offer details will appear in the formal contract or written attachment?
Do Not Rely On Assumptions
An offer is not a substitute for the full process.
Formal approvals, documents, travel, start dates and the final employment relationship still involve variables. Clear written terms make those variables easier to manage.
Read work-visa guidanceCommon Offer Questions
Keep the important details visible.
What should I request in writing?
Request the actual role, campus, timetable, salary basis, housing arrangement, insurance, holidays, probation, contract length, work-authorisation responsibility and expected start date.
What if the job title is broad but the work is unclear?
Ask for the age group, course load, class size, non-teaching duties, reporting line and what success in the role looks like. A broad title is not enough.
Should I book travel as soon as I receive an offer?
Confirm the document, approval and start-date situation with the employer first. Travel plans should follow a realistic, written timeline.
Your Next Step
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