It’s hard to apply for teaching positions overseas as you are unsure if it’s reliable or not. Some teachers will apply happily assuming it’s a trustworthy school but when they move abroad, they are faced with the false reality. Certain schools will advertise incorrect information to just bring qualified teachers in any way possible as they’re so desperate.
This leads the teacher to breach the contract as they panic and then they have to go through a whole new applying process. A broken contract is leaving their job before the termination date that the candidate committed to. Every contract has a three-month probationary period in which the employer and employee have the right to legally end the contract if not satisfied. However, you will face further problems even though it’s a legal right to leave within the probationary time.
After you break the contract in the first three months, it’s harder to find any suitable position as the academic year is already started and most positions in good schools are filled. Some schools that are hiring may not be in your desired location or not offering your anticipated salary. Depending on your condition and flexibility, you may even consider but get rejected due to breached contract even if it’s done legally. This may happen as the new employer will think if you broke a contract before, you can do it again in the probationary time, so they avoid hiring anyone who isn’t committed or ready to adjust to new changes; even if it wasn’t your fault.
When you are faced with difficulties and sudden new changes that you weren’t expecting at all, best to do is carry out appropriate research on schools, location, culture, your job role and customs of the country you will be moving to. This will help you understand if this is the right position for you and if you will be comfortable in such environment and ready to regulate to these new variations. Ask the most important questions to the employer/recruiter to have a better understanding of the school and region you will be relocating to and to see if it fits your requirements. Research online about the school and make sure to view every page on the website to gain knowledge of the school and to be prepared for your interview.
Another good thing to do, will be to apply to an agency as it’s a trusted source and better chances of getting into your desired schools. It’s an easier process when applying to international schools and you are well guided and have full knowledge of the school, where you will be going and how it all works. Agencies are paid by schools when a candidate is successfully placed for a position and most agencies do not charge candidates to help them find their suitable positions. Recruiters from agencies stay with you from start to finish to assure everything is functioning smoothly and you are getting your assistance throughout your journey in the school.
Overall, to save you from any hassle later it’s vital to apply wisely to school positions abroad, you must carry out proper research and be prepared to make the right decision to avoid affecting your career. You must be open-minded and unbiased to able to teach abroad, there’s going to be differences and obstacles throughout the way that you have to deal with and understand that it will take time for you to settle and get used to everything. Therefore, the first few months will be difficult; however, you will adjust to these changes very quickly and it may not be perfect, but no job is, you have to make tough decisions to not break contract and carry on moving forward until the end of termination when you got the experience and are able to work in higher, better schools.