Teachers will have full access to all terms and conditions of the SEST contract prior to committing themselves to a year (or more) in Taiwan. It is vital that the teacher reads all the documents provided BEFORE making a commitment.

Length of Stay

• All initial contracts are for a period of 12 months [and never less]
• Subject to the agreement of both parties, contracts are renewable at the end of that period
• Teachers must complete their first year contract, thereafter three months' notice is required (so a teacher does not have to stay for the entire duration of second year and subsequent contracts)
• There are good internal career development prospects, with promotion to Senior Teacher, Assistant Director of Studies (ADoS) and Director of Studies (DoS)
• Teachers can also transfer to other SES schools in Asia (China, Japan, Vietnam) after contract completion
• Average length of stay with SEST is currently 18 months

Holidays

• All teachers are entitled to 27 days of annual leave, including national and school holidays
• Further holidays may be accrued under certain circumstances (6th day worked, lieu days etc.)

Professionalism

• Working in Taiwan requires teachers to be sensitive to what the Taiwanese consider ‘Professional Appearance’. There is, therefore, a strict dress code for teachers at all schools
• Male teachers are expected to wear a shirt and tie with formal trousers (never jeans) and shoes and be clean-shaven, while female teachers need to wear clothes suitable for an office or business situation i.e. a blouse with a skirt or trousers, or a formal dress
• Punctuality and good time management essential