Why should I choose Austria?
Austria has something for everyone - from sports fanatics to culture lovers. Working in Austria offers you the chance to live in the gateway to much of central Europe and the Alps. It has a great deal to offer in terms of winter sports facilities, outdoor pursuits, baroque architecture and classical music.

What are the terms and conditions in Austria?
Posts in secondary and vocational schools are available for both undergraduates and graduates. Each Assistant is usually placed in two schools. You do not necessarily need to be studying German at university as long as you have AS-level, Higher Grade or equivalent.

Dates of appointment: 1 October – 31 May*
Hours: 13 per week
Pay: around €1,070 per month net
Other benefits: full working contract which entitles you to national healthcare

* For Joint Honours students, there are a few posts available from 1 October - early/mid February and from mid/late February - 31 May. If you are interested in one of these posts, please enclose a covering letter when you apply stating the dates you are available. Joint Honours students studying German and Spanish may wish to combine this with a post in Argentina for the second semester.

Where can I go in Austria?
Around 120 posts are available in Burgenland, Kaernten, Niederoesterreich, Oberoesterreich, Salzburg, Steiermark, Tirol, Vorarlberg and Wien. We strongly recommend that you research different areas of Austria to make sure that you pick the areas that suit you most. Wien, Salzburg and Tirol are the most popular first choice regions, so competition is particularly tough.

Candidates for AUSTRIA have the following regions on offer. If you wish to express an area preference, you must choose one area from each of Groups A, B and C.

GROUP A    Burgenland - Niederösterreich - Vorarlberg

GROUP B    Kärnten - Oberösterreich - Steiermark

GROUP C    Salzburg - Tirol - Wien

Will I be interviewed?
A cross section of candidates will be interviewed in February at British Council offices in the UK.

Will there be an induction course?
You will attend a 5-day induction course in either Hinterglemm or Graz in the week before you start work. Your course will include information about living in Austria and teaching tips.

When will  I hear?

			Early February - possible interview (see above)
			Early March - you will find out if your application has been forwarded to our Austrian partner organisation (whether or not you were interviewed)
			April - you will find out the location of your schools from the British Council