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I've had a good look through the forum plus a few other websites. I'm hoping to start teaching internationally next year - but still not sure if its all a pipe dream, or if I have any chance of being recruited.

I'm single, no dependants. UK qualified and currently in my 3rd year teaching post QTS. My experience is KS2 based. Aside from the usual responsibilities of a class teacher, I also take extra classes for maths and run maths clubs for G&T and booster programmes for the less able. I'm a subject coordinator (history) and I run the school library.

All in all, I don't have anything amazing to offer? I feel like you must to be superman to get an international job. I'm a good teacher, I like to think a very good one, and I believe my superiors would agree. I'm committed and passionate about my job but really, I'm just a teacher.

I have taught briefly in a high school in the US as part of my studies at college there. I also used to work backstage on Broadway before I did a PGCE (my BA is in theatre studies). Other than that I'm not sure if stand out from the crowd enough to have any chance of finding a position.

Ideally I'd like to work in the US but know this is pretty impossible as I'm not entitled to residency. Aside from that I'm open to anything - especially somewhere I'd be able to save a bit of money as that just hasn't been an option up until now and is a big goal. Also preferably within a reasonable travel distance of the states as I visit family a few times a year :)

So far I've registered with Search Associates, other than that I'm open to any comments or suggestions from the much more experienced folk on here.

[quote="LC85"]I've had a good look through the forum plus a few other websites. I'm hoping to start teaching internationally next year - but still not sure if its all a pipe dream, or if I have any chance of being recruited.

I'm single, no dependants. UK qualified and currently in my 3rd year teaching post QTS. My experience is KS2 based. Aside from the usual responsibilities of a class teacher, I also take extra classes for maths and run maths clubs for G&T and booster programmes for the less able. I'm a subject coordinator (history) and I run the school library.

All in all, I don't have anything amazing to offer? I feel like you must to be superman to get an international job. I'm a good teacher, I like to think a very good one, and I believe my superiors would agree. I'm committed and passionate about my job but really, I'm just a teacher.

I have taught briefly in a high school in the US as part of my studies at college there. I also used to work backstage on Broadway before I did a PGCE (my BA is in theatre studies). Other than that I'm not sure if stand out from the crowd enough to have any chance of finding a position.

Ideally I'd like to work in the US but know this is pretty impossible as I'm not entitled to residency. Aside from that I'm open to anything - especially somewhere I'd be able to save a bit of money as that just hasn't been an option up until now and is a big goal. Also preferably within a reasonable travel distance of the states as I visit family a few times a year :)

So far I've registered with Search Associates, other than that I'm open to any comments or suggestions from the much more experienced folk on here.[/quote]

Don't sell yourself short. You sound like a very solid candidate with the ability to offer some extras beyond the classroom. There are a large number of British system schools out there and if you keep an open mind about location then you have an excellent chance of finding something. I landed my first overseas job with 2 years experience and no education degree (which I have since rectified).

Registering with Search is an excellent step in the right direction. The US is probably not realistic right now, but once you get used to a 12 hour plane ride, than the rest of the world really opens up for you. :D

Good luck and feel free to ask any more specific questions.

Have you also considered the AASSA Fair? South and Central American schools may be interested in your candidacy (the fact you're single and no dependents is helpful). Yes, SCA schools don't typically pay as well as the ME or Asia, but you'll be able to get some international school experience under your belt for your next go 'round at the fairs. Plus, depending on how far south you go, you'll have a relatively short plane ride to the States. I think it's in November, so you may want to see if they still are taking applications. If not, you should check out ISS or Search.

And Wrldtrvlr is spot on--don't sell yourself short. All of us here had to start somewhere. Good luck!

Sweetie, you sound pretty good to me! Energetic young Brit, good degree, proper credentials, adventurous spirit, no kids, keen on maths...get out there! There's a ton of schools out there who would love to have you! Get your CV and other document ducks in a row, sign up with the agencies (don't forget the smaller ones like TeacherHorizons and Triaust) and launch!
Good luck! XXXXX

I'm planning to attend the AASSA Fair, it's early Dec in Atlanta. If you go, contact me about sharing a room :-)

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