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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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”
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”
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?”
New to International Teaching with Jess Gosling 