A Week in the Life of an International School Job Seeker
A middle school principal shares the tiring process of an international school job search and offers strategies for schools and leaders in the recruitment process…
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Teaching Overseas: Are you Qualified?
Teachers who are looking for a change of pace, or just feel like they are getting into a dull routine, might want to consider teaching overseas. Many teachers wonder if they are qualified because they may never have worked, taught, or even traveled abroad, and concerns about language requirements consistently surface.
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Teaching Overseas – Does Age Matter?
According to a recent survey released by The International Educator (TIE), which asked about hiring restrictions at international schools, over 65% of the 176 school heads interviewed reported that their school’s host country does not have age restrictions for issuing a work visa. Of the 28% of respondents who did report restrictions by their host country, the mandatory cut-off was almost equally split between ages 60 and 65.
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Preparing to Move Abroad For The First Time
Making the decision to live abroad, whether for work or for study, is a huge and life changing decision and one that certainly shouldn’t be taken lightly. If you’ve made the decision that moving abroad is the perfect choice for you though then it’s time to get prepared! To help you, Gemma Hunt has sketched a list of things to consider before jumping on that plane.
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Six Questions You Never Knew to Ask in a Teach Abroad Job Interview
Too often when shifting into the international circuit, teachers don’t know how to advocate for their professional and personal needs. Moving abroad is a major lifestyle change; potential hires should approach the experience with a view of the whole picture.
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Top Ten Tips for Landing an International School Position
With international school hiring season just around the corner, many teachers are dusting off their resumes and shining their webcams to prepare for securing their next adventure. There are some things that you can do to stand out among other candidates (and, maybe more importantly, some things you should NOT do in order to avoid disappointment).
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The Movie in My Head on 28-Sep-22
How do we embrace our own learning challenges and turn them into strengths…Luxembourg
Don’t Just Learn About the Bike, Ride the Bike! on 14-Sep-22
Leaders need to challenge the systems and structures that hold them back from offering students authentic learning experiences…Germany
Looking at the Bigger Picture on 14-Sep-22
We need to actively promote and demonstrate conflict solving and working with the whole community…Poland
There Is a Downside to “Hearing All Voices” on 17-Aug-22
To achieve safety, equity, and belonging at your school, take a firm position that does not endorse identity-based marginalization...Netherlands