That would be great, thank you.

I can't seem to message you though, could you start the conversation first please or explain how I do it?

Many thanks!

When I've been to Thailand before, I found quite a few vegetarian places to eat which was good.

Are the IS on the Thai islands realistic options for me?

Re resume, are there any specific skills/experience that schools recruiters value greater than others for primary? What should I place emphasis on?

Thank you both for taking so much time to send me responses.

Your insights are very much appreciated as I need to know whether I am being completely unrealistic or not. I am sensing that I am!

Would I be considered a local hire in HK because of my ID card? Regarding quality of life, I am more than happy to eat local food and do not spend very much on shopping etc so am open to locations which are less 'Westernised'. Have considered Shanghai but was slightly put off by the sheer number of IS there and thus the complications of finding a 'good' school.

I am reasonably good at saving but that's here in London where I have learned ways to avoid splurging and have found good alternatives.

Thailand is definitely somewhere I would consider; I'm now going to research IS there and see where I can find that might take me on. Would it be unrealistic to research schools on the islands with my level of experience?

Re workload- I'm not scared of working hard and worked around 65 hours a week in my first year of teaching. I would like to experience this career in a new country and explore a new culture- haven't ruled out working longer term abroad either.

Thanks again for your help!

Hello,

I have just joined and was hoping to gain some insight on teaching abroad and potential locations.

I have been teaching for 4 years and am currently Year 6 lead and Gifted and Talented coordinator at a challenging state school in London. I have a BA honours degree, a PGCE and QTS. I am considering moving abroad for at least two years to teach at an international school.

Which countries could I look into which could offer me a good quality of life (including eating out as a vegetarian, sports/fitness, culture, weekend trips etc) and the potential to save at least £1200 a month? I hold a Hong Kong ID card and this is my preferred location to live and work, however I know how high rent is here and that competition is fierce. I am also very interested in Thailand and Singapore (understand the situation here is similar to HK).

I currently work around 50 hours a week and was hoping to find a school in which hours would be equal or less, although I am aware that International schools have high expectations and demands.

Are my ideals too unrealistic or are there options for me?

Many thanks in advance,

misslondonteacher