Depends on how long you've been out of the UK system. I did 13 years in the UK state system, then went international. I was in the ME for 3 years then returned to UK. I signed on with some supply agencies and got some work, and now have a full time teaching post in one of the schools I did supply in.

To be honest, people seem interested in my international career - it is a good topic of conversation.

But the hardest thing about returning are the kids. Compared to my classes in the ME, there is no comparison. I have 35 kids in my class for a start. And the behaviour does't compare either. And don't get me started on the poor salary....

I think I'll go back to the ME!