Overview
Officially, the Slovak Republic came into existence on January 1, 1993. The Slovak people have been subject to domination by stronger political entities, such as the Czechs of the Czechoslovak federation, the Magyars of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the sovereigns of the Habsburg Empire. Although the history of the Slovak people as expressed in the nation state is less than a decade old, Slovaks have existed as a unique entity for over 1500 years. It has been a member of the European Union since May 2004.
There are substantial employment opportunities in Slovakia’s bigger towns and cities and above all in Bratislava. There's currently a shortage of EFL teachers so finding work should not be difficult for anyone who hopes to teach there.
Salary and hours
Average pay per month might be somewhere in the region of 10, 500SK after tax. Accommodation, travel costs and food vouchers are also likely to be covered by your employer.
Something which current teachers in Slovakia advise is to find out how schools timetable their lessons and whether you get any credit for traveling time. Early morning starts (7.30am) and evening lessons are common as many companies want their employees to be taught out of office hours. This can mean quite fragmented timetables and lots of dead time, and what can look like a reasonable timetable (typically 28 teaching hours per week) leaves a lot less free time than you think due to traveling.
Type of teaching
Much of the teaching is to adults in companies.
Accommodation
Most schools provide accommodation, which is especially helpful in Bratislava as there isn't a big private rental market for flats.
Start of school year/ best time to look for work
The school year runs from September to August. This is the best time to look for work but with the Slovakian market being how it is, you shouldn't struggle to find work at any time of year.
Red Tape
Schools will usually help with this.
Miscellaneous advice
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/slovakia/
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