Blue Water International school in Ko Samui

**SiLeakHunt** · 2nd October 2010 05:18

These guys are interviewing in London this January, does anyone know how they would react if I just pitched up and asked to speak to the Head this December.

I am in my first year after my PGCE in the UK, am already eager to leave shite UK, I am in Ko Samui this December on holiday.

Cheers

**Lebowski** · 2nd October 2010 09:18

I don't know anything about said school. But i would be surprised if any school would react too well to a holidaymaker who 'pitched up'.

I would suggest the alternative would be to write a letter, explain you hope to apply for a position in January and ask if it would be possible to arrange a visit to the school at the end of term.

I wouldn't turn up in your holiday gear either. I think they are quite a new school? but i'm sure they have standards.

**Cyrille** · 2nd October 2010 11:34

Originally Posted by Lebowski

I think they are quite a new school?

Been going a few years I think - can't imagine what its like.

For sure it would be better if you wrote to them in advance rather than just rocking up, op.

That shows your visit isn't just a spur of the moment.

**DaveyG** · 2nd October 2010 22:59

I disagree, make the effort to meet with them when you are in the UK, do a bit of research about them and give it a shot. You have nothing to lose, and who says you have to do things the 'conventional' way.

**Cyrille** · 2nd October 2010 23:24

Originally Posted by DaveyG

I disagree, make the effort to meet with them when you are in the UK, do a bit of research about them and give it a shot. You have nothing to lose, and who says you have to do things the 'conventional' way.

If the 'convention' is to read the op with a degree of attention then I'd say there is much to be said for it.

The op is asking if.....

....oh hey, just try again eh?

**SiLeakHunt** · 8th October 2010 02:41

Thanks for your replies. I may drop them an email to say that I am on Samui holidaying, explain my background and see if they would be interested in seeing me. I have been coming to Thailand for a good number of years, having first been attracted by the Muay Thai scene.

I am in my late thirties, having been involved in publishing, web design and journalism relating to Muay Thai specifically. I also speak Thai fluently.

Cheers

**Cantona** · 8th October 2010 11:53

I've heard that the Head is a bit of an arrogant tit and I can't see them paying that much

**paully** · 8th October 2010 16:51

Originally Posted by Cantona

I can't see them paying that much

^ This could be an issue, though, especially if the OP appears as a 'local hire'.

Looking at the school's website it does say: "Please click on this link to view any vacanicies at ISS. If their [sic] are no current vacancies [Note: none are currently listed] do still feel free to email a covering letter and CV to the Headmaster in order to be considered for a position in the future." Give this a try, SiLeak. Oh, and it appears that they have now renamed themselves 'The International School of Samui' and are no longer Bluewater.

**Cyrille** · 8th October 2010 17:48

Originally Posted by SiLeakHunt

I am in my late thirties, having been involved in publishing, web design and journalism relating to Muay Thai specifically. I also speak Thai fluently.

Sounds like samui would suit you down to the ground.

Just remember to keep the tatts covered at work.