GIS (Songpa)

This post is to allay some fears teacher might have when applying to GIS Songpa. I have been working here for a few months and I have experienced wonderful previous schools and directors and really nasty ones too. I consider myself to have quite a good level of discernment and although no school is perfect, I feel very comfortable at this school, I'm not scared or nervous coming to work everyday. I have a great relationship with my co- teacher and I feel comfortable going to management with concerns or when I need help. Prep time is better than a lot of other places and its generally just smaller and less pressure with all the kids even afternoon classes being maximum 7 years old. No elementary student stress. With any school, its important to do your homework and read this list but also go with your gut after your interview and make sure you ask all the questions you need to. I am glad I took the chance on GIS and can see myself comfortably completing my contract and even renewing. I have even left a school before finishing a contract because I just couldn't take the toxic environment. In conclusion, GIS is a comfortable and calm place to work and that's very important when looking for a job.

I strongly advise against working here if you don't want to be treated poorly. The workload is excessive, and there s a complete lack of respect and appreciation for your efforts.

The school s situation is rapidly deteriorating. The management is clueless, and the headteacher lacks authority and direction. Since March, over three foreign teachers have quit and returned to their home countries.

The provided housing is dreadful and small. The curriculum is disorganized and ineffective; the textbooks are not beneficial for the students. The STEAM and STEM programs are chaotic, and we are often required to add to the incomplete work left by previous teachers who had quit. By March, we discovered that 5 of the 7 foreign teachers had quit, a fact hidden from new hires.

Facilities are inadequate, with only two adult toilets, both mixed-gender and offering no privacy due to open-door designs.

The treatment of Korean teachers is also poor. Foreign teachers openly discuss their salaries, revealing significant pay disparities. Less experienced teachers often earn more, leading to favoritism and neglect of others. Positive feedback is nonexistent; instead, faults are found in everything you do.

In summary, working here is a massive headache. Avoid this place like the plague.