Why international schools should consider online job fairs for recruitment this year
In-person job fairs have long been the norm. In the past, firm handshakes and steady eye contact with new candidates was the best way to size up potential. But as things change, so must those who do not adapt. And when COVID-19 hit, everything changed: International schools had to come up with an effective digital […]
How teaching English abroad expands cultural awareness and world views
We’re more interconnected than ever before. Increased migration has given birth to more diverse communities, while improvements in transportation, trade, and communication have all played a part in creating a more global world. Multiculturalism has encouraged us to learn more about each other and appreciate our similarities and differences, also helping us understand why we […]
5 reasons why recruitment diversity is beneficial for international education
Recruitment diversity is a concept that encompasses more than we sometimes realize. Topics related to race, gender, nationality and sexuality tend to frame many discussions on building more inclusive environments, but there is so much more to understanding diversity. It can also include disabilities, a person’s socio-economic background, age, education, religious beliefs and political opinions. For […]
5 tips for effective recruitment and selection of online tutors
Online learning is booming. Recent studies reveal that the e-learning space will be worth a staggering $325 billion by the end of 2025. COVID-19 is, of course, one reason that e-learning is now one of the most significantly growing markets worldwide. But guidelines on social distancing have also helped illustrate what many in the ed-tech […]
How HR functions within schools play an integral role in fostering community and wellness during COVID-19
Since the start of the global pandemic, the world has had to transform overnight. This has been especially true for the education sector. Some teachers had an advantage due to online teaching experience, but most faced several challenges. Teachers had to adapt to major obstacles such as student equity, access to technology, technical support, and […]
Has COVID-19 permanently changed the way teachers search for jobs abroad?
It’s no secret that COVID-19’s long-term impact will reshape education in many different ways, including how teachers seek new job opportunities. We were keen to learn more about how the pandemic will influence educators planning to teach overseas in 2021 and what their choices might mean for international schools looking to recruit next year. Our […]
Case Study: How this education company found the adventure-seeking English teachers they needed with Teach Away
Background RVF International is an organization that partners with schools across Spain to help them find English speaking teachers to work as language assistant teachers. The Founder and CEO of RVF International, Harrison, started RVF International back in 2017 with the humble mission of bringing more English speakers interested in traveling to Spain to teach. […]
New data reveals COVID-19’s impact on where teachers want to teach abroad in 2021
The effects of the global pandemic will continue to be felt for quite some time. But as we move into the final few weeks of 2020, now is an excellent time to look ahead and identify how COVID-19 is influencing teachers who plan to work overseas in 2021. We asked thousands of teachers around the […]
How Metropolitan School is tackling teacher recruitment challenges amid the pandemic
The last few months have challenged us all. In many ways, the pandemic has forced us to rethink traditional practices as we move forward cautiously. With all of the uncertainty in the world today, recruiting top teaching talent shouldn’t be another challenge you are facing. We wanted to take a closer look at how other […]
Case Study: How this ESL training app hired nearly 100% of its content creators through Teach Away
Background A startup with a new spin on English-language learning, BlaBla EdTech offers a unique way of language acquisition for English-language learners all over the world. Like many entrepreneurs and founders, BlaBla’s CEO, Angelo Huang, started the company based on his personal experiences. Despite studying English for years in school, Angelo always struggled with speaking […]