Author Archives: Jess Gosling

I thoroughly enjoyed joining the Diverse Educators Book Day Event very early this morning, which supports educators from varied backgrounds. Not many people know that I do not come from a family of educators, or even an upbringing that supported further education. However, my love of learning led me to want to complete an extraContinue reading “#DiverseEducators World Book Day Event 2022”

I wrote this article for Nexus Education after hearing about the difficulties some of my international colleagues, in particular leaders, face when applying to return home to work. I find this a surprising issue as the experiences and training I have received as an #internationalteacher far outweigh those I could access when teaching in theContinue reading “Why UK schools should hire international teachers”

We had a really enjoyable CV clinic event today as #WomenEdTw after a minor connection issue, we were online on time. There were fantastic CV creation takeaways including:Clear formattingMaking the CV relevant to the job specPersonalise it to you, including a short profileCelebrate your accomplishments with positive, action verbs But more than anything, I learnt the power of collaboration. WhenContinue reading “#WomenEd Taiwan CV Clinic – a huge success!”

I have written this blog for two reasons: the first is to introduce the vision for WomenEd Taiwan, an amazing group I have been part of now since August 2021. The second is to hopefully give others the courage to take that first step in believing in themselves and activating their ‘voice’. When I thoughtContinue reading “Courage, #WomenEd #MonthlyWritingChallenge”

I am so excited to be part of this online event, sharing my story (and book) amongst other published authors such as Amy Sayer, Anoara Mughal and more. If you are interested in finding out more, check the eventbrite link: Check out “World Book Day 2022: A Conversation with #DiverseEd Authors” on Eventbrite! Date: Fri,Continue reading “Book Day 2022 event with #DiverseEducators”

I will deliver an online CV workshop with Lydia Ann Smith of INTA Education. This will comprise of a presentation, discussion of real CVS (workshop) and a Q and A. This event is free and open to all who support #WomenEd. Please book on Eventbrite by following the link 👇 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womened-taiwan-cv-workshop-tickets-246671429887

What a topic! The area is just huge. When considering what to write I thought about all the ways I make choices in my daily life of teaching. I realise as a teacher we are told early on that we make hundreds of decisions every day. True, I teach 4-year-olds! I guide them on theirContinue reading “Choices #MonthlyWritingChallenge”

I am excited to announce that my book has been chosen to be part of this huge world summit in March! I will discuss my motivations for the book and share tips from each chapter in the 15 minute ‘Living Books’ section of the Summit. So if you have signed up, or will sign up,Continue reading “My book will feature in the World Education Summit!”

I’d like to introduce a friend’s radio show, who is an international teacher. She will be recording a show every two weeks which everyone is free to call in to to ask questions and share ideas. I will be joining her this week to discuss international teaching along with Lydia from INTA Education, who willContinue reading “New Radio Show!”