Hi I've heard that Augest to September is the best time to go, Because thats when the term starts and they need teachers urgently. As for accomodation if you go to the reception of the school they usually have a notice board which has information from other teachers wanting a room mate. Or if you get the local paper it has info, and local foreighners bar has pin ups of rooms to let.
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