Salary Transparency
I find it really odd that employers waste hours of time doing interviews without being upfront about compensation. This is inefficient, and I believe it is an emotional choice, not a logical choice. How can a candidate know if they can afford to take a position without knowing the compensation range?
If you are looking at a position this late in the recruitment season, I suggest politely acquiring the salary range before committing to an application process. Applications take time and interviews compete for your time. Your time is finite.
For this to work, you need an email address from the school. If they have not provided an HR contact, you may need to research the HR team on the school’s website. If an email is not possible, then try to get the interview. In the first interview confirm the salary range.
Sample:
HR,
I am very interested in applying for [Insert Job]. I would like to clarify the salary range for this position to ensure it meets both of our expectations. Any information you can confidentially provide will be greatly appreciated.
Humbly yours,
[I would add a link to a LinkedIn profile under my name if your LinkedIn is up to date]
Many schools have an application field that asks for the previous salary or salary expectations. Oddly, I have found they do not seem to reference this when making offers.
If you want to discuss negotiation options let me know. I support the value-for-value model. If I can help you, maybe you can contribute to my “caffeinating”.
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St. Gilgen International School, Austria
Teacher of Mathematics
Digital Learning Coordinator
Residential Assistant - Boarding House
International School of Aberdeen, Scottland
Middle/High School Principal
MS English Generalist
MS Technology Generalist
Middle School English with Drama
Tashkent International School, Uzbekistan
DP Economics MYP I&S
DP Biology MYP Science
MYP Design
Upper Elementary Teacher
Secondary School Assistant Principal
ESF Hong Kong, All Schools
Teacher of Art – All Secondary Schools (Expressions of Interest)
Teacher of Business & Economics – All Secondary Schools (Expressions of Interest)
Teacher of English – All Secondary Schools (Expressions of Interest)
Teacher of Food & Textiles – All Secondary Schools (Expressions
Teacher of Geography – All Secondary Schools (Expressions of Interest)
Teacher of History – All Secondary Schools (Expressions of Interest)
Teacher of Mathematics – All Secondary Schools (Expressions of Interest)
Teacher of Music – All Secondary Schools (Expressions of Interest)
Teacher of Science, Biology – All Secondary Schools (Expressions
Teacher of Science, Chemistry – All Secondary Schools (Expressions of Interest)
Teacher of Science, Physics – All Secondary Schools (Expressions
United World College Costa Rica
La Côte International School, Aubonne, Switzerland
Nord Anglia Education- Various Locations
The British International School Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Business Studies and Economics Teacher
Compass International School, Qatar
The British International School Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The British International School Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The British International School Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The British International School Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Nord Anglia International School Dubai, UAE
The British International School Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
French Teacher - Maternity Cover
Nord Anglia International School Dubai, UAE
Nord Anglia International School Dubai, UAE
Head of Marketing and Communications
Compass International School, Qatar
The British International School Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Compass International School, Qatar
Compass International School, Qatar
Nord Anglia International School Dubai, UAE
The British International School Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Nord Anglia International School Dubai, UAE
The British International School Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Nord Anglia International School Dubai, UAE
Compass International School, Qatar
Compass International School, Qatar
Secondary Business Studies Teacher
Nord Anglia International School Al Khor, Qatar
British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park, USA
Greengates School, Mexico
Computer Science Teacher (Secondary)
The British International School of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
DESIGN THINKING/DESIGN TECHNOLOGY TEACHER
North Broward Preparatory School, Florida, USA
English Teacher with Drama (Secondary)
The British International School of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
North Broward Preparatory School, Florida, USA
The Metropolitan School of Panama, Panama
The Metropolitan School of Panama, Panama
IGCSE & IB Economics Teacher / Humanities
Greengates School, Mexico
IGCSE, IB Art Teacher (Potential Head of Art)
Greengates School, Mexico
International Outreach & Development Regional Specialist – Fieldwork Education
Learning Services - Fieldwork Education
KS3, IGCSE & IB Biology Teacher
Greengates School, Mexico
KS3, IGCSE and IB French Teacher
Greengates School, Mexico
Greengates School, Mexico
Middle School Physical Education Teacher
Windermere Preparatory School, Florida, USA
Middle School Science Teacher 23-24 SY
Windermere Preparatory School, Florida, USA
Residential Life Campus Manager
North Broward Preparatory School, Florida, USA
The Metropolitan School of Panama, Panama
Secondary Business and Maths or IT Computing Teacher
The British College of Brazil, Brazil
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