This is what schools look for on your Teach Away profile [Video]
Wondering how you can land your dream job teaching abroad? One of the first steps is completing an awesome Teach Away profile. Registering to create a profile and applying for jobs on our job board is totally free. So what should an awesome profile include? We sat down with some of our resident teacher recruitment […]
Where should you teach abroad?[+ job postings]
At Teach Away, we’re in the business of helping people find their perfect teaching job abroad. When we talk to our candidates, some have already made their minds up on exactly where they want to go. However, many people aren’t quite so sure where exactly to teach abroad. Right now, you could be trying to […]
4 ways to prepare for your teach abroad job interview
After you make the decision to teach abroad, the next step in the process is to land a job at a school that meets your life and career goals. To that end, you might opt for applying for jobs online with a recruiter like Teach Away or decide to attend a teacher job fair or […]
Teaching in China with a family: 6 questions to ask before accepting the job offer
When Grace and I received our final contracts, there was a feeling of excitement that overcame both of us. Although we were making a huge, life-changing decision, many of our doubts had been put to rest as we had formulated a list of essential questions we wanted to answer before receiving our contracts. Although your […]
Contracts 101: 9 key things that should be in your teach abroad contract
So, you nailed that interview and have a job offer in your ideal location, congrats! All that’s left is to sign on the dotted line. Easy, right? Not so fast! I know it might feel like a like a drag at first, but reading through your contract before you start your teaching job is essential […]
6 interview tips that will get you the job – straight from a teach abroad recruiter
So the date for your teach abroad interview is set – it’s time to make your mark! While competition can be fierce, there’s no need to stress. Here are a few of my tried-and-tested tips to make sure that you stand out from the crowd during your teaching job interview. Psst: Before you can ace […]
Dreaming big: Our decision to teach abroad, part 2
Moving abroad and starting over in a new country is one of the most nerve-wracking yet exhilarating adventures ever. If you’re thinking about teaching abroad with a family but wonder whether it’s the right choice for you, Ryne’s story is essential reading. Just make sure you check out part 1 here first! Opportunity knocks One […]
Dreaming big: Our decision to teach abroad, part 1
As my wife Grace and I approached ten years of marriage, we started to look back on some of our dreams and goals that we had hoped to accomplish together. Goal #1: Start a family Being parents was always our number one dream. As I’m sure anyone with children can relate, the perception of parenthood […]
Teaching in the Middle East with your family: Kuwait vs Dubai (With job postings)
While many teachers dream of living abroad, they can often feel scared to make such a big life change. That change can feel even more daunting when you’re relocating with your family. Despite the potential hurdles you might encounter on the way, though, there are so many great reasons to raise your family abroad. […]
Alumni series: Anchen on living and teaching in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), home to some of the most high-paying teaching jobs in the world, is a perennially attractive prospect for certified international teachers. If you’re thinking about teaching in the UAE, you probably have a ton of questions about what day-to-day life is like living and teaching there. That’s why we recently […]