Qualifications
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Teaching
Certification |
Your
teaching certification must be current and you must have qualifications
appropriate to your teaching field. |
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| Experience |
You
should be currently teaching in a school or have been so within the last 6-12
months. International Schools demand currency in teaching and will expect a minimum
of between 2 years and often 5 years experience.
Your
experience must be that of your subject major in your qualification / degree.
For
specialist positions, schools will expect recognised qualifications and current
practice in the desired field. |
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| Language |
English is the language of instruction in schools, with there being no expectation of your being able to speak the language of the host country.
The positions, contracts and conditions of work Vacancies occur for Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary teachers, as well as for leadership roles at all levels. |
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| Family circumstances |
Teaching
couples (without dependants) and single teachers (without dependants) are keenly
sought by international schools. |
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| Spouses |
It
is important to be aware that some countries have legal and religious requirements
that stipulate specific working restrictions for spouses. These can affect the
visa/work permit applications for a dependent spouse. This is important in the
case of female teachers with a non teaching spouse. |
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| Children |
The
size of a family will limit your employment opportunities.
Some
schools will not employ teachers with children due to the type of accommodation
available and the associated costs of relocation - and education costs.
Increasingly we are finding that some schools prefer teachers with no dependants.
A teaching couple with more than 2 children will make employment in an International
School extremely unlikely. |
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| Age |
In
a competitive environment you should be aware that age could be an important factor
affecting a school's final decision about applicants' suitability. Some countries
will not provide work permits for people over 55.
Some
schools actively recruit more experienced teachers or younger teachers, male or
female, depending on the ratio on the current staff. |
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| The
positions, contracts
and conditions of work |
Vacancies
occur for early childhood, primary and for secondary teachers.
Contracts
will vary between schools, as will pay and conditions of employment. Always ensure
that you have a clear understanding of contracts and conditions before accepting
an appointment.
International Schools provide Health Insurance cover. Airfares are typically provided at least at the beginning and end of the contract. Schools will assist with the provision of visas and work permits and with cover these costs.
We
are willing to provide recommendations and advice at any stage of your negotiations
with a school. |
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| Accommodation |
In
most cases schools will provide or assist with accommodation requirements. |
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| Religion |
We
sometimes get requests (particularly from Catholic and Christian schools) for
teachers of a specific religion - this information is entirely voluntary -however there is provision on the form if you wish to indicate your religion,
and whether you prefer such a placement. |
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| Language |
All
applicants must be fluent in oral and written English. Some schools will specify
native-English speakers. |
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| Criminal
Check |
You
may be requested to provide a current Criminal Check |
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