A-Z of international school language New to the world of international schools? If you have ever wondered about the acronyms being used by international school teachers, this list of international school language will help you…...
Adapting to teaching abroad You may decide to try teaching abroad for a variety of reasons. You may want to explore and learn about different places, customs, and ways of interacting. This life-changing experience…...
All about international schools International schools explained If you're new to the world of international schools you may be interested in learning more about them- their clientele, teacher expectations, and conditions! Nick Kendell spent…...
Are there age limits for teachers in international schools? Age limits in international schools Search Associates does not discriminate based on age, but candidates should be aware that some countries may have age limits in some international schools. This…...
Are you ready for an international school adventure? How do you know you're ready to work in an international school? Think about whether you (and your partner/family) are ready Do you have the travel bug or yearn for…...
Background checks for international teachers What background checks do I need? The document trail (or trial!) In order to get a job at an international school, you may have to jump through multiple hoops and…...
Beginning a new international school job A new international school job can be intense It may be your first job overseas or your third, but many teachers experience a ‘new’ overload at the beginning of the…...
Best way to find a job: database and/or job fair Are job fairs better than the database? Teachers join Search Associates with the goal of finding a position in a top international school. There are 3 main ways we can…...
Candidates offer their job fair recommendations There's nothing like advice from colleagues who have gone before you! Here's a few of the suggestions candidates wrote down to share with the next fair attendees. Prepare beforehand "It…...
Careers in Teaching Careers in Teaching When we attend university career days, Search Associates is just one of the many companies looking to entice graduates to join them. As we all know, there…...
Child protection and candidate information Recruitment and child protection: candidate information required We spend a lot of time checking through candidate profiles and CVs in our office. Our focus is to make sure that candidates…...
Curricula used in international schools Curricula used in international schools Curriculum choice is important to families thinking about their children's future, as schools are a stepping stone to university. Local students in international schools often…...
Do international schools pay well? School compensation packages There are numerous reasons why some educators consider a move to an international school. Some teachers are attracted to a stint overseas for adventure and travel opportunities.…...
Does teaching overseas make you a better teacher? Does international experience improve your teaching? Teaching overseas can provide a number of opportunities for personal and professional growth, which can ultimately make you a better teacher. Many teachers tell…...
Hiring timeline for jobs abroad The school year Most international school teachers start back at their schools in August/September. This suits those teachers located in the northern hemisphere, but teachers still in Australia and New…...
How can we keep teachers in the classroom? Send them overseas! All over Australia, and in many other parts of the world, there are massive teacher shortages. We completely understand why teachers have become tired and burned…...
How do I get a job as an international school teacher? Teaching can be demanding and some teachers are leaving their vocation for tutoring or online work. If you are also considering making a change of some sort, you may be…...
How much can I earn teaching overseas? It’s rare for a teacher not to earn, and save more teaching overseas than they do at home. When comparing salaries the amount you see next to your step on…...
International school CV example Tips for your international school CV Your international school CV, or resume, is a short written summary of your career, qualifications, and education. Smart teachers know to write a CV…...
International school jobs you may not know about We are often asked if there are any international school jobs available for the partner of an educator looking to move overseas, or indeed if there are certain other non-teaching…...
