We would appreciate any input from teachers in Africa to help us in this major upgrade project.
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Golden Rules.

(1) Have your contract examined by a legal advisor before accepting
(2) Read the pages relating to Recruiters - play safe - the Recruiter will not be your employer
(3) Always advise your embassy of your address
(4) Have enough cash/credit to be able to leave urgently
(5) If you have any fears or problems, e-mail us or use our Forums
(6) Read the approved Contract on TESOL Law Journal
(7) Be aware of Recruiting Scams from Nigeria asking for money

When applying to Job advertisements out of Africa, be sure to thoroughly confirm the bona fides of the advertiser. Many job advertisements are scams designed to get you to pay an up front fee - and that is the last you will hear about the job.

Some issues to consider on your future global teaching contract

If you are applying from within the country of employment, you have the advantage of meeting the school/institution owner and discussing any provisions of the contract you have been presented. Determine that the person you are negotiating with does in fact have authority to represent the institution and that contractual arrangements will be binding; (e.g. some universities leave the interview to western teachers on their staff. Though they may make promises, they are not in a position to legally bind their employer.) The key areas you will be discussing are:-
(a) monthly wage
(b) hours worked and when and what constitutes an 'hour'
(c) holiday and annual leave provisions
(d) health insurance and deductions
(e) accommodation
(f) contract length
(g) any other salary deductions
(h) pension contribution and return of said pension contribution at the end of contract
(i) accommodation.

As noted above, some institutions have fixed non negotiable contracts. If you do nevertheless, negotiate a change, confirm it is written into both English and local language versions of the contract. Oral agreements can be forgotten or explained as a miscommunication. Then do check the local version mirrors the English version.

Web sites (Organisations) that send teachers to Africa

Transitions Abroad website

Peacecorps website

WorldTeach website

Global Routes website

STAESA website

Volunteer in Ghana website

Information on:-

Algeria website

Cameroon website

Central African Republic website

Djbouti website

Ethiopia website

Libya website

Embassy Guide

Go Abroad website