{"id":647,"date":"2012-05-02T16:23:17","date_gmt":"2012-05-02T16:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/?p=647"},"modified":"2015-12-17T10:51:23","modified_gmt":"2015-12-17T10:51:23","slug":"kazakhstan-attracts-teachers-looking-for-career-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/kazakhstan-attracts-teachers-looking-for-career-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Kazakhstan Attracts Teachers Looking for Career Development"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kazakhstan may not be the obvious destination for teachers wanting to work abroad. But the Nazarbayev Intellectual School Network<\/a> is offering experienced, English-speaking middle and secondary teachers a one-year contract that is proving very tempting for some.<\/p>\n

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There are NIS schools in cities throughout Kazakhstan, all of which are leading a programme of educational reform in the country led by the President of the Republic. The aim is to develop a new way of educating the future elite of Kazakhstan and the NIS Network is enlisting the skills of experienced English-speaking teachers to spearhead the progress.<\/p>\n

Richard Evans is one of these teachers. He was a science teacher in the UK for 25 years and had been at the same school for 19 years. \u201cEvery vacation was spent traveling,\u201d says Richard. \u201cSo combining a new job with living abroad seemed attractive.\u201d He and his partner both accepted teaching posts with the Nazarbayev Intellectual School in Kokshetau last September and have not looked back. \u201cIt was the right job at the right time and we haven\u2019t regretted the move,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

Richard is teaching the Kazakh curriculum in English to Grade 11 Biology and Grade 9 Chemistry students in collaboration with local teachers. This is one of the specific roles of the expatriate teachers; to mentor the local teachers, working alongside their Kazakh counterparts to support them with the teaching, planning and assessment and leading professional development sessions. Richard is also involved in curriculum design.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe students have a positive work ethic here, allowing teachers to concentrate on teaching and to spend less time on class management,\u201d says Richard. \u201cClass numbers are small; for English, Mathematics and Physics the average size is 8 to 12 students. The work load is less than in the UK. We work hard and are in school from 8am to at least 5pm, but the demands of producing reams of paperwork that are rarely looked at are not as great. The pressure is less and experienced teachers are valued. The local teachers are very keen to develop their teaching skills and have been excellent, very supportive and friendly. We\u2019ve made some very good friends.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new curriculum is being written in association with Cambridge University and is integrating skill development and progression. \u201cThese are exciting times with the change towards a new curriculum beginning in September this year; it\u2019s exciting to be in a front row seat as the education undergoes a rapid development,\u201d says Richard adding that this experience is proving\u00a0 very good for his career development.<\/p>\n

As for living in Kazakhstan, Richard and his partner say life is good. \u201cOnce you are accepted, the local community is very welcoming. Kazakhs love celebration and love to dance and there are regular concerts here of all types. The larger cities have thriving expat communities. There are many clothes and shoe shops, decent restaurants and bars, local live sport to watch such as ice hockey and football, and a number of pools and gyms. Our apartment is very comfortable and warm and within ten minutes\u2019 walk of the school. Everywhere is very safe; there is little crime.\u201d<\/p>\n

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As for the financial rewards, \u201cmany things are cheaper here and disposable income for a foreign teacher here is higher than in the UK. Income tax is 10%,\u201d says Richard who is renewing his contract for a second year. \u201cAfter 8 months here, we feel totally committed to supporting the hard working students in achieving their ambitions and helping them to get into the university of their choice. Kazakhstan is a fabulous country in which to live and work.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are currently many opportunities for experienced teachers interested in working at the Nazarbayev Intellectual School<\/a> in the capital city of Astana and at other NIS schools in the cities of Semey, Kokshetau, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Taldykorgan and Uralsk starting in August 2012. Contracts are for one year with option to renew. If you are an English speaking, fully qualified, experienced teacher and would be interested in this unique opportunity, contact Amy Bardsley at TIC Recruitment at amy@ticrectruitment.com<\/a> or visit www.findteachingjobsoverseas.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

There are currently 10 international schools listed in Kazakhstan on International School Community<\/a>.\u00a0 The following have had comments and information submitted on their profile pages:<\/p>\n

\u2022 QSI Almaty International School <\/a> (4 Comments)
\n\u2022 Haileybury Almaty<\/a> (31 Comments)
\n\u2022 International School of Almaty<\/a> (6 Comments)
\n\u2022 Miras International School (Astana)<\/a> (10 Comments)
\n\u2022 QSI International School of Astana<\/a> (6 Comments)
\n\u2022 Nazarbayev Intellectual school of Astana<\/a> (11 Comments)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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