I am currently teaching at a private school in the US, but I am hoping to find a teaching job in a secondary school somewhere in central Europe (I teach literature, History, Religious Studies, and have taught Spanish in the past). I was wondering if anyone could comment on the competitiveness of jobs in this area.

I was also wondering if anyone had any advice regarding what type of certification I should pursue. Because I work at a private school I do not have a teaching license. However, I figured I should pursue a teaching certificate if I want to get a job overseas. A program offered by a local university is quite expensive, about $20,000 in total ($30,000 for a masters). I have found PGCE programs from English universities available online. These are actually cheaper than the programs here in the US and offer the kind of flexibility I need. However, as I am not from England I have no idea how reputable these programs are.

Given that I have a few years of teaching experience, would a PGCE be enough to land me a job in central Europe? Do most schools prefer this English background or would it be better to pay up and get a degree from the US? (Most of the private schools I have found seem to be modeled after English and not US schools, is this relevant?) Would it seem odd if I have an English degree considering I live in the US?

If anyone has any insights regarding these questions, I would greatly appreciate hearing them!