Days to departure – teaching overseas
I am re-writing this post following my first term, as I am preparing to head back out with my family. It is like a second departure. We are finding we have a number of family and goodbye commitments to fulfil. …
Teaching Overseas
A timeline leading to an overseas teaching experience
-3 month until arrival
Following a handful of international conversations and emails, two trips to London and a flight overseas, I received a contract offer. It was the right offer for our family however, the time frame moved from a September start to April …
-8 months until arrival
Moving towards October/November the international teaching scene will moves up a gear. Your financial commitments are in hand (right), your frame of reference has been narrowed, personal statements and inform your referees. One it is polite and two it is …
-9 months, securing an overseas teaching role
I would expect, this is the post you were anticipating or wanting to read? Ideally in some form of “how-to checklist” no doubt? I will do my best however referring back to earlier posts, first a brief outline about the …
Teaching overseas -12 months
Professionally, I had been reading about the international schools market and international curriculum generally for a while now. I sought international connections via social media, many of whom were very generous with their time. I also had the benefit of …
Teaching Overseas -16 months
In the May 2018, still planning for September 2019, I reached out to a trusted colleague and highly regarded International Headteacher (now award winning Headteacher). A conversation that spanned a few weeks ensued. I am very fortunate to be able …
Teaching Overseas -19 months
Thinking to intending Our starting point was where? We came up with a few loose guidelines. We needed a direct flight so that grandparents and family could visit. Asia/South America. Predominantly English speaking. Europe. Family friendly and on the quieter …
Teaching Overseas -2 years
More than fourteen months before I stepped onto the plane to fly out to my new school, I started a professional diary that captured the process of making and seeking an international teaching experience. I plan to share that thinking …