Since my recent image of where I live on the East Coast of Thailand showed a lot of traction on my group, New to International School Teachers, I thought I’d refocus on choosing where in the world to apply for roles, focusing on my experiences, as this is where I am knowledgeable. For an in-depthContinue reading “Dream location: International Schools in Europe and Asia”
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Researching and Securing a Role in International Education: Networks
I am inspired to write about the importance of networks again, following on from my first webinar as co-host with #WomenEd Thailand. The nature of networks not only creates spaces for discussion and problem-solving, but also provides insight into teacher’s experiences of different roles and schools. Gaining many different opinions on/about a school and aContinue reading “Researching and Securing a Role in International Education: Networks”
Different ‘types’ of international school
Image: Austrian National Library So you have noticed several schools online that you would be interested to apply. But what can you expect from an international school? Hopefully the reality would not match the above image, but I’ve added it to illustrate how the reality may be very different from what you expect. I discussContinue reading “Different ‘types’ of international school”
Applying for an overseas teaching position directly: one success story
A second blog this week follows on from my very popular blog, Where to look for international teaching jobs. I thought I’d share my experience of going directly to a school when I had already applied for a role there. Taiwan had caught my attention for a while when I lived in Vietnam, as friendsContinue reading “Applying for an overseas teaching position directly: one success story”
Where to look for international teaching jobs
Image: http://www.tes.com landing page for international job search Read on for a brief guide to where to hunt for your teaching job abroad. Excerpts are taken from my book, Becoming a Successful International Teacher, where you can research the options at greater-depth. In this guide I share my methods of securing multiple overseas roles, butContinue reading “Where to look for international teaching jobs”
Follow on: Living where you used to holiday
Following on from last week’s blog, whereby we looked at where in the world to work, in both my book and blog I shared that it is worthwhile being careful of living somewhere where you used to holiday.Fast forward to this weekend in Ko Samet, Thailand. I experienced returning to a place I once holidayed.Continue reading “Follow on: Living where you used to holiday”
Where in the World to Work?
Before beginning to search for roles abroad, you may already have an idea where you want to live. In my book I explain, “It is likely you will feel draw to certain countries due to previous knowledge or experience, whether that be from a holiday or a personal recommendation.” (2021, p.29). In my experience, choosingContinue reading “Where in the World to Work?”
Preparing for international teaching jobs: expanding your CV
In this blog, I will discuss preparations for teaching abroad which could help your application. All quotes are taken directly from Becoming a Successful International Teacher, which is currently priced highly competitively across all world markets of Amazon and through other online retailers. When you apply for an international teaching role in a British School,Continue reading “Preparing for international teaching jobs: expanding your CV”
The Journey Begins: Will I be comfortable working abroad?
This is a huge question and one that can be difficult to answer before taking the leap! However, to support yourself on this decision, I ask in my guide (Gosling, 2021): –Do you enjoy travel and adventure? -Are you open to new experiences? -Can you cope with differing or limited resources or classroom space/facilities? -AreContinue reading “The Journey Begins: Will I be comfortable working abroad?”
Settling in: Part 4 Building Communities
I thought I’d include one of my photos here, the yoga class I attend in my new location. Several of these yogis also attend my pilates group, which I established in my home. In my opinion, this is one of the most important steps to settling a new location: building a community. It is importantContinue reading “Settling in: Part 4 Building Communities”
New to International Teaching with Jess Gosling 