

Honestteacher
English °µÍø½ûÇø in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 31 May 2013
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thinking of taking teaching post in jedda knowledge school - any info? by teacher123
looking around for a new job and might have one at the school above - any info?

Hi, I taught there a few years back and still have contact with some staff. Unfortunately, it seems it's still as bad as it was back then. I experienced bad behaviour (I would say the worst school so far) Poor management - everyone is ... Read More


Jeddah Knowledge School Interview by riddy
Hi all I have an interview scheduled for Thursday with this school and would like some help as to what kind of questions they will be asking in the interview. The interview is for a Secondary English teaching post. Any help would be really ...

It is a shambles for many reasons. 1. The kids behaviour is terrible. There are no sanctions and support will not be given by the administration. 2. The owner changes the contract and conditions as she sees fit! When I was there we were told ... Read More


Jeddah Knowledge School Interview by riddy
Hi all I have an interview scheduled for Thursday with this school and would like some help as to what kind of questions they will be asking in the interview. The interview is for a Secondary English teaching post. Any help would be really ...

Hi guys, as an ex employee of JKS, i would strongly advise all from going to the "school". It is a shambles to say the least! If any of you have any questions please do PM me. Read More


Moving to Jeddah (JKS) - what are your top ten tips? by ieuan1
Hi all Just accepted a job at JKS to start in August 2013. What are best tips anyone can give me re. moving, stuff to bring with me / buy there, cost of living in sharbatly village (for using facilities etc or anything else! Any info on anything ...

Also, the children at this school are super rich and belong to the elite. They are spoiled rotten and behaviour is atrocious . The school will not show you any loyalty, the loyalty lies with the super rich parent. Parents will demand high grades no ... Read More


Moving to Jeddah (JKS) - what are your top ten tips? by ieuan1
Hi all Just accepted a job at JKS to start in August 2013. What are best tips anyone can give me re. moving, stuff to bring with me / buy there, cost of living in sharbatly village (for using facilities etc or anything else! Any info on anything ...

Hi david. I'm going to be honest with you . Don't bother signing up with this school. A lot of my mates still work there and it hasn't got any better. If you want to find out what other people have said about the school I urge you to visit ... Read More


thinking of taking teaching post in jedda knowledge school - any info? by teacher123
looking around for a new job and might have one at the school above - any info?

Dear Tracy . Sorry to hear about your experience. Jks cannot continue like this. The turnover is crazy. However my main concern is why is the IB giving them accreditation in the first place? Having taught there, they are in no way teaching the ib ... Read More


thinking of taking teaching post in jedda knowledge school - any info? by teacher123
looking around for a new job and might have one at the school above - any info?

Hi ishyali, I have just left the school. Behaviour in this school is wild, the children are out of control. The worst yr group however will be the new grade 8 boys, they are vile, disrespectful and spoilt. I really hope you don't get that year ... Read More


thinking of taking teaching post in jedda knowledge school - any info? by teacher123
looking around for a new job and might have one at the school above - any info?

Unfortunately Alliecat is right im afraid. Many teachers would just prefer to do runners during the holidays than tell their employer and be honest about like Alliecat pointed out. This happened to a colleague of ours at JKS just last month. This ... Read More


thinking of taking teaching post in jedda knowledge school - any info? by teacher123
looking around for a new job and might have one at the school above - any info?

Dear Maximilian Here is the first comment written by a former teacher about jeddah knowledge school. If you want me to post more let me know. It will give you an idea of what teachers would expect once they signed for jks. Comments: Warning! ... Read More


thinking of taking teaching post in jedda knowledge school - any info? by teacher123
looking around for a new job and might have one at the school above - any info?

No probs mismatch - would love to. Basically all comments put on there by former staff are negative and warning people not to accept contracts. I, as a former teacher there would also asvise you to look else were for the sake of career and sanity, ... Read More


thinking of taking teaching post in jedda knowledge school - any info? by teacher123
looking around for a new job and might have one at the school above - any info?

Yes I did. I,also didn't want to make the same mistake at my new school , so I thought I would do my home work this time round and the reviews of potential schools in the region Read More


thinking of taking teaching post in jedda knowledge school - any info? by teacher123
looking around for a new job and might have one at the school above - any info?

Hi Alliecat http://www. internationalschoolsreview.com/ is a great site that reviews international schools world wide! you do have to pay though, its about 29 USD per year, trust me once you have full access it is worth the read!! Read More


thinking of taking teaching post in jedda knowledge school - any info? by teacher123
looking around for a new job and might have one at the school above - any info?

If you thinking of going to this school i strongly advise you to read what previous/current staff have written on international schools review. Read More


thinking of taking teaching post in jedda knowledge school - any info? by teacher123
looking around for a new job and might have one at the school above - any info?

I just finished a year with this so called school, it was the worst school I have ever worked in! Read More


Moving to Jeddah (JKS) - what are your top ten tips? by ieuan1
Hi all Just accepted a job at JKS to start in August 2013. What are best tips anyone can give me re. moving, stuff to bring with me / buy there, cost of living in sharbatly village (for using facilities etc or anything else! Any info on anything ...

Hi All, if any of you have any questions about JKS please feel free to send me a message and i can answer your concerns individually. Like i mentioned b4, i have just finished a year with the 'school' and it was awful. please feel free to ask ... Read More