It's your first few days in a new school and in a new country and it's a daunting experience. You’ve hardly had time to catch your breath and the jetlag is just about subsiding. You’re still settling into your new home, but the gas hasn’t been connected yet and you’ve…...
5 things to consider before teaching abroad
Relocation Cost Yes, most positions will offer sun, a tax free salary and numerous travel opportunities, but have you considered the costs in teaching abroad? There are obvious costs, such as baggage fees and removals, but also some hidden ones such as attestations of your degrees, health checks, visa costs…...
The Trailing Spouse
There are many new terms that you will come across upon entering the world of international education and expat living.“Third Culture Kid”; “Global Nomad”; “Hardship post”; and “Cultureshock” are but a few. Perhaps one of the most common is the term “Trailing Spouse”. What is a Trailing Spouse? Trailing…...
International School Accommodation- 10 questions to ask
International school accommodation- 10 questions to ask How many jobs that you know of (other than the President or Prime Minister of your country) have housing included in the benefits package? One of the main reasons for International teaching is that, in many regions, accommodation is included in the salary…...
Dress Code in International Schools
Dress Code in international schools. Some of the most frequent questions asked by teachers embarking on a career in an international school is about school dress codes, not least because a move to another country presents a packing nightmare! Standards of dress code First off, there is no one standard…...
Surviving…and thriving at a Job Fair
Surviving…and thriving at a Job Fair Confused by all the instructions sent to you by the organizers? How do you ask for an interview slot with a school at signup? What are the must have questions you need to ask? How much time do you have to mull over that…...
The 5 people you meet at Job Fairs
A wry look at the world of job fairs..... The Guy in the Hat Normally wearing a cowboy hat but sometimes looking like an extra from “Peaky Blinders”, the Guy in the Hat has decided to make a fashion statement to stand out from the crowd. You can see him a mile…...
Why work with an international school recruiter?
The international school jobs market can be a minefield..for schools and teachers alike. Here we outline the advantages of working with a reputable recruitment agency and how to choose one. Local Knowledge You want to work with an agency that has some credibility and track record in recruiting internationally. The…...