In my previous blog I mentioned a few considerations in terms of the job offer. This blog will be an expansion of this, as really in terms of your move, this is the biggest decision you will make! This will be my last blog until spring, as offers begin to come now and will continueContinue reading “The Offer Part 2: Considerations before accepting the international teaching job offer”
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International Teacher Recruitment: Interviews
So your application was successful and you are on to the next step – the interview. In this blog I will outline what an interview may involve and a few tips to support you. To read more about international school teaching jobs interviews, check my guide, ‘The Application Process’. In this chapter I speak aboutContinue reading “International Teacher Recruitment: Interviews”
Cover Letter: do’s and dont’s
Having crafted the perfect CV (see my previous blog) or filled in the application form, the next stage in completing an application is the cover letter. Do not be fooled thinking this is just a short introduction for the CV. The cover letter is extremely important when demonstrating your interest and suitability for the school.Continue reading “Cover Letter: do’s and dont’s”
Action for Happiness: Bringing positivity back into your life
I have taken a break from my usual recruitment break to share an excellent resource with you. Having taken this time away from working in schools, I have been surrounded by a new group of friends (not teachers) and I have noticed, more than anything else, how positive they are. Yet when I met aContinue reading “Action for Happiness: Bringing positivity back into your life”
Getting Recruited at an International School: Spotlight on True Teaching
“In its relationship with clients and educators, True Teaching embodies ethical and honest practices in its effort to ensure dedicated Educators are placed in front of classrooms everywhere. True Teaching aims to improve the quality of education in schools around the world by putting the best Educators in schools that match their aspirations, values andContinue reading “Getting Recruited at an International School: Spotlight on True Teaching”
Developing your CV: International Schools
Earlier this year I published a blog, “Preparing for International Schools: expanding your CV”, where the emphasis was on how to increase your chances at being hired at an international school. In this blog, I offer more detail about your “bare-bones” CV where certainly for British Schools, you would be likely to cut and pasteContinue reading “Developing your CV: International Schools”
The Application Process for International Schools: Finding a Good Fit
Finding a Good Fit. In my opinion, this is the most important aspect of the job hunt. “As you research a school [in preparation for an application], ask yourself: is this a place where I would be happy to live and work for at least two years?” (Gosling, 2021, p.51) Keep in mind your personalContinue reading “The Application Process for International Schools: Finding a Good Fit”
Dream location: International Schools in Europe and Asia
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”
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”
New to International Teaching with Jess Gosling 