This article looks at some of the reasons that teaching overseas is so attractive and some of the things to look out for when arranging to start work in another country.
Teaching overseas is thriving and an excellent way to explore another part of the world with a guaranteed salary in your pocket. Additionally, you can keep your professional skills up to date on your travels, increasing your employability should you decide to return home.
The Advantages:
There are plenty of other benefits associated with international teaching jobs in addition to the travel opportunities:
Choosing to work in a British international school will usually involve working in an environment with excellent facilities and smaller class sizes and without the need to learn a foreign language.
You are likely to work in a multi-cultural environment with all of the advantages that this brings.
Many locations have excellent pay and conditions including tax-free salaries although bear in mind that you may still need to pay tax on foreign-earned income in the UK if you're not out of the country for long enough.
There are often a number of other benefits attached to a role such as a housing allowance, travel allowance, health insurance, pension and free tuition for family members.
Things to Remember:
It is a good idea to thoroughly research the school that you're thinking of working in, check that it's accredited and ensure you're happy with its ethos. When you receive your contract of employment check it thoroughly making sure you're happy with its length, the notice period on either side, what hours you'll be working, any salary increases that will apply and what happens regarding your return to the UK at the end.
Also make sure that you understand what happens with regards to sickness absence, sick pay, maternity leave and pay as many other countries have arrangements that are less generous than those found in the UK.
Visa Arrangements:
Finally, make sure that you find out well in advance about visa arrangements and whether the school helps with this, particularly as they may need to provide evidence of your employment. Be wary about arriving on a visitor visa with a view to changing this after arriving.
Before Travelling:
Bear in mind that you may need immunisations before travelling. Make sure that you have organised these well in advance so there are no last minute problems. And don't forget travel insurance either or whether you'll need to join a professional union in the country you'll be working in. Think about the best way to settle in to your new environment and plan activities that will help you meet locals and other teachers.
International teaching jobs can be a great way of seeing the world, broadening your horizons whilst earning and keeping up to date with your professional skills at the same time. There are plenty of attractive international teaching jobs out there so decide on the locations you're interested in living in, research the opportunities available and start applying for those roles.
Katrina Stone writes about travel and education for a range of websites. She has recently been researching attractive international teaching jobs in Europe.
Teaching overseas is thriving and an excellent way to explore another part of the world with a guaranteed salary in your pocket. Additionally, you can keep your professional skills up to date on your travels, increasing your employability should you decide to return home.
The Advantages:
There are plenty of other benefits associated with international teaching jobs in addition to the travel opportunities:
Choosing to work in a British international school will usually involve working in an environment with excellent facilities and smaller class sizes and without the need to learn a foreign language.
You are likely to work in a multi-cultural environment with all of the advantages that this brings.
Many locations have excellent pay and conditions including tax-free salaries although bear in mind that you may still need to pay tax on foreign-earned income in the UK if you're not out of the country for long enough.
There are often a number of other benefits attached to a role such as a housing allowance, travel allowance, health insurance, pension and free tuition for family members.
Things to Remember:
It is a good idea to thoroughly research the school that you're thinking of working in, check that it's accredited and ensure you're happy with its ethos. When you receive your contract of employment check it thoroughly making sure you're happy with its length, the notice period on either side, what hours you'll be working, any salary increases that will apply and what happens regarding your return to the UK at the end.
Also make sure that you understand what happens with regards to sickness absence, sick pay, maternity leave and pay as many other countries have arrangements that are less generous than those found in the UK.
Visa Arrangements:
Finally, make sure that you find out well in advance about visa arrangements and whether the school helps with this, particularly as they may need to provide evidence of your employment. Be wary about arriving on a visitor visa with a view to changing this after arriving.
Before Travelling:
Bear in mind that you may need immunisations before travelling. Make sure that you have organised these well in advance so there are no last minute problems. And don't forget travel insurance either or whether you'll need to join a professional union in the country you'll be working in. Think about the best way to settle in to your new environment and plan activities that will help you meet locals and other teachers.
International teaching jobs can be a great way of seeing the world, broadening your horizons whilst earning and keeping up to date with your professional skills at the same time. There are plenty of attractive international teaching jobs out there so decide on the locations you're interested in living in, research the opportunities available and start applying for those roles.
Katrina Stone writes about travel and education for a range of websites. She has recently been researching attractive international teaching jobs in Europe.