How Has Teacher Retention Changed In The Last 20 Years? A 20-Year Journey in Education and the Path Ahead
How has teacher turnover changed, and how will it evolve in the future? After navigating burnout, and facing health and safety concerns, among other challenges, teachers in a post-pandemic world are facing more complex obstacles than ever before. Recent surveys are showing that impending teacher departures are primarily driven by concerns related to compensation, unreasonable […]
Let’s Talk About Candidate Ghosting in Teacher Recruitment
About The Author Jane has considerable experience in the world of international education. She first became involved in teacher and educational leader recruitment while working in Abu Dhabi. Over eight years, Jane worked with colleagues and agencies organizing extensive recruitment campaigns around the globe. Today, Jane uses her knowledge and experience to support schools and […]
Why School Leaders Should Prioritize Verifying References In School Hiring
Verifying References Helps Create Safe and Inclusive Schools Keeping students safe should be the number one priority of any school. Yet every school needs to hire new teachers on a regular basis, which means frequently introducing strangers into the community. Most people who are hired as teachers do not pose a threat to students. But […]
Uncovering Authenticity: How To Assess A Candidate’s Fit With Your DEI Culture
Is Authenticity Key? Examining Non-Verbal Communication With Questions And Prompts For DEI Culture Fit.
Inclusive School Cultures Recruitment Tips
About The Author Jane has considerable experience in the world of international education. She first became involved in teacher and educational leader recruitment while working in Abu Dhabi. Over eight years, Jane worked with colleagues and agencies organizing extensive recruitment campaigns around the globe. Today, Jane uses her knowledge and experience to support schools and […]
The Unconscious Bias That’s Keeping You From Hiring The Best Talent
About The Author Jane has considerable experience in the world of international education. She first became involved in teacher and educational leader recruitment while working in Abu Dhabi. Over eight years, Jane worked with colleagues and agencies organizing extensive recruitment campaigns around the globe. Today, Jane uses her knowledge and experience to support schools and […]
The International Education Recruitment Report 2023 Is Here
We are proud to announce the release of our 6th annual International Education Recruitment Report for 2023. As the international education market continues to evolve, the hiring process has become increasingly complex. We surveyed thousands of teachers to give you invaluable insights into teacher recruitment and retention in 2023 and beyond. This 40-page report illustrates […]
6 Of The Best Tips To Create A Sustainable International School Recruitment Strategy
As an international school, you understand the importance of maintaining a reliable and talented workforce. A sustainable recruitment strategy is essential in the ever-evolving international education industry. Here are six tips for creating an effective international school recruitment strategy and building a reliable talent pipeline. Recognize you have a transient workforce and build a talent […]
Coming Up: Teach Away’s Inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Symposium + Job Fair 2023
Discussing current barriers and solutions for increasing representation among educators. Teach Away is hosting its inaugural DEIJ Symposium and Job Fair virtually on Sunday, February 12, 2023 from 8am-1pm EST. Teach Away’s DEIJ Symposium and Job Fair is a great chance for schools to introduce themselves and show how much this issue matters to you […]
Effective Strategies For Building A Reliable Talent Pipeline
Good teachers don’t grow on trees. Schools that wish to offer the best education need to build a reliable pipeline for attracting the best talent. Unfortunately, hiring is stressful and expensive in any industry, especially education. No teachers are exactly alike- they bring different strengths, experiences, and teaching styles to the table. You can’t hire […]