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AMSTERDAM FAIR INFORMATION
January 24, 2026
Location: International School of Amsterdam
The Fair is free for candidates. All registered schools and candidates are invited to attend the Fair.


FAIR PREPARATION, SCHEDULE, ANNOUNCEMENT
- 01• Cairo American College • Dhahran Ahliyya Schools • Frankfurt International School • International School Hannover Region • International School Manila • International School of Amsterdam • International School of Debrecen • International School of Latvia • International School of London Qatar • International School of Paris • Kazakhstan International School Almaty • Kazakhstan International School Astana • The American School of Milan These schools are scheduled to attend, with final participation subject to change.
- 02COMPLETE YOUR PROFILE • Update total experience, work history, references, resume, and certifications (recruiters rely on this information for searches) Click to update your profile (https://db.grcfair.org/) SIGN UP FOR THE FAIRS: • Confirm your attendance through your profile.(https://db.grcfair.org/) Mark "not attending" if you're unavailable. CONNECT WITH SCHOOLS • Apply for open positions (https://db.grcfair.org/jobs)through the GRC database. Reach out to schools through the GRC database and connect with them before the Fair. • Once you login to the database You can use the "Attending Fair" filter under the "Vacancies" section to view the positions that are specifically available at the Fair. BE READY FOR SATURDAY MORNING • Come prepared, confident, and ready to shine! View open positions here. (https://db.grcfair.org/jobs) WATCH OUR PD VIDEOS • Gain insight into what schools seek in candidates by exploring our professional development videos Watch PD Videos here.(https://www.grcfair.org/pd) PREPARE YOUR CV • Bring printed copies of your CV to share and prepare a brief introduction (30 seconds to 1 minute). DRESS CODE • We kindly request that attendees adhere to a formal dress code for the duration of the event. INTERVIEW ORGANIZER SHEET • Print and bring your interview organizer sheet,(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wJIW3oIDQH29Bbp3jOIIGN3SdccsZdoQ9okqtQLmvko/edit) and confirm interview locations with recruiters before leaving their tables. COMMUNICATION • To connect with schools, use email as your primary method of communication. You can find recruiter contact details by accessing the GRC database. Click on "School Lists," select the school, and retrieve the recruiters' email addresses. • Note that there are no on-site mailboxes. SECURED A JOB? • Hide your profile in "Settings" and inform the schools. Update your email to personal if using a school email. • If you used a school account, switch to alumni status and update your personal email. Partners should do the same for linked accounts. Following these steps will help candidates maximize their success at the GRC Fair. CANDIDATE SCHEDULE SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026 (AMSTERDAM TIME) • 08:15 AM to 08:45 AM - Candidate ID Pickup (Main Foyer) • 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM - GRC Welcome, Announcements and Fair opening by GRC Executive Director (Main Foyer) • 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Interview Signup with schools. (Theater Foyer and Annex) This is your designated window to sign up for interviews; make it count. The process moves quickly, with brief 5-minute conversations that resemble speed networking. Use this time wisely to highlight your strengths and secure meaningful interview opportunities. Preparation is key to making a memorable impression. • 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM - Interviews. (Room details for each school will be shared soon.) Please find the link to the interview room allocation for participating schools here.(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LimniC83ivW0FpILfnjcgqNUI70WaY8yzJHT_NRGdiE/edit?usp=sharing) SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026 • Interview with schools: Schools will set their own interview schedules and notify candidates accordingly. • Interviews will be conducted based on the schedule determined by each school. • No new interview sign-ups on day 2, only follow-up interviews, if any, will be conducted by schools. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS: • Venue - International School of Amsterdam - How to get there.(https://www.grcfair.org/_files/ugd/2d7b30_81cebf42056f4af2b7d7c6474b9b75cc.pdf) • As the weather may be unpredictable, we suggest bringing an umbrella with you. • Meals will be available for purchase at the school cafeteria throughout the day. • Parking space available at the school itself. • All candidates must wear their name badges at all times while on the premises. Entry to the venue will not be permitted without a valid ID badge. • Please note that registrations completed within one week of the fair will not receive pre-printed ID cards. At check-in, you will be provided with a blank ID card to write your name on. • We are a Green Fair (paperless). No printouts will be distributed. • You can print and bring copies of your resume and the interview organizer sheet.(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wJIW3oIDQH29Bbp3jOIIGN3SdccsZdoQ9okqtQLmvko/edit) • During the Fair, candidates should communicate with recruiting schools via email. There are no mailboxes. Recruiter emails are listed in the GRC database. • You will receive a Username and Password for Wifi access at the School. • For any questions about the Fair, email - info@grcfair.org.(info@grcfair.org) • Follow us on Social media and use the following hashtag #GRCFair for your posts.
- 03SCHOOL PROFILE UPDATE • Ensure your school profile (https://db.grcfair.org/)is up-to-date by reviewing and updating all sections, including Details, Teacher Hiring Preferences, Teacher Experience and Qualifications, Visa Regulatory Requirements, Salary Expectations, Additional Benefits, and Social Media. • Your school profile is directly linked to the vacancies posted in our database. A comprehensive and accurate profile helps attract candidates who align with your school’s requirements and expectations. SIGN UP FOR THE FAIR • Register for the fair through your school profile (https://db.grcfair.org/)settings. • Add recruiters who will be attending the fair by clicking their name under 'recruiters' and marking them as attending. This helps us track attendance and prepare ID cards. • Recruiters can join the Leadership Huddle by clicking on their name and selecting the 'Leadership Huddle' option. • If your school is not attending, please mark it as "not attending." CONNECT WITH CANDIDATES • Reach out to candidates through the GRC database and add their profiles to your open positions. • You will be able to use the attending fair filter to see candidates attending. View your open positions here. (https://db.grcfair.org/openVacancy.jsp) ID CARD PICKUP • Upon arrival at the GRC table, please provide your school name and first name as registered in our database and present a school or government ID for identity verification. • Remember to wear your blue lanyard at all times. You may also pick up ID cards for all recruiters in your school. PLAN YOUR MEETINGS • Strategize to meet all candidates at the fair, considering your options for the next school year and future opportunities. DRESS CODE • Dress formally. INTERVIEW ORGANIZER SHEET • Print and bring your interview organizer sheet,(https://docs.google.com/document/d/18sylHExtycscn8bF8w1r-uQahAZMHRcwF8I5EeTvfuY/edit?usp=sharing) and confirm interview locations with candidates before they leave the table. EMAIL COMMUNICATION • Since there will be no post office facility at the fair, plan to communicate with candidates via email (LinkedIn messaging is another way to chat instantly if you agree with the Candidate beforehand). CLOSING A VACANCY When closing a vacancy, ensure you: • Notify all candidates who applied for the position via email. • Update the status of the vacancy to "Closed" in the system. • You can streamline this process by using the automatic email feature to inform candidates once the vacancy is closed. RECRUITER SCHEDULE SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026 (AMSTERDAM TIME) • 8:15 AM to 8:45 AM - Recruiter ID Pickup (Main Foyer) and School Table Setup (Theater Foyer and Annex) • 8:45 AM to 9:00 AM - GRC Welcome, Announcements, and Fair opening by GRC Executive Director • 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Interview Signup with schools. (Theater Foyer and Annex). This is the only time to sign up for interviews. • 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM - Interviews - (Room details for each school will be shared soon.) • The school premises will be available only on January 24, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM for conducting interviews. • Please find the link to the interview room allocation for participating schools here.(https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LimniC83ivW0FpILfnjcgqNUI70WaY8yzJHT_NRGdiE/edit?usp=sharing) SUNDAY, January 25, 2026 (AMSTERDAM TIME) • Interview with Candidates: Schools will determine their interview schedule and inform candidates. • The school will be available for follow-up interviews only if required. No new interview sign-ups will be done on this day. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS: • Venue - International School of Amsterdam - How to get there.(https://www.grcfair.org/_files/ugd/2d7b30_81cebf42056f4af2b7d7c6474b9b75cc.pdf) • As the weather may be unpredictable, we suggest bringing an umbrella with you. • Meals will be available for purchase at the school cafeteria throughout the day. • Parking space available at the school itself. • Recruiters are required to wear their name badge at all times. Recruiters without an ID badge will not be permitted at the venue. • GRC will provide you with a table and 2 chairs and the school name mentioned on the table. The school is responsible for bringing its table cloth, Vacancy list, Standees, and stationery for the fair. (Please bring a printed copy of the list of vacancies to display on your table.) • We are a Green Fair (paperless). No Fair printouts will be distributed. • You can print and bring copies of the recruiter's sign-up sheet. • During the Fair, recruiters should communicate with candidates via email. There are no mailboxes. Candidates' emails are listed in the GRC database. • You will receive a Username and Password for Wi-Fi access at the school. • For any questions about the Fair, email info@grcfair.org.(info@grcfair.org) Follow us on social media and use the following hashtag #GRCFair when you post on social media.
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