When it comes to teach abroad, international schools have a lot of requirements that you should match to before you can get the job. Schools get plenty of application for each position available and they are looking for a very specific candidate to fulfil their requirements.
Best schools require best teachers to ensure high education is provided to student. If you want to find out these abilities, then keep reading.
- 1.      Flexible
International schools are very different to the schools your current school, there’s always going to be certain changes that you are not ready for yet. Whether it’s the curriculum, the location, the quality of the school as not all schools function the same – some are more organised than other, and some are better than others.
As a candidate you must be adjustable to change, culture; be able to show you are comfortable of carrying out activities differently and be eager to a new lifestyle.
- 2.      Have the right qualifications
This is important for any position, if you don’t pass the requirements then you do not qualify for an interview. Before applying, always ensure you read the requirements carefully. Basic requirements of international schools are to hold: a valid Teaching qualification/license and at least 2 years minimum experience.
This usually depends on the position as more senior positions have more competitive requirements with additional experience needed in the position in usually same school as schools look for someone who’s consistent and doesn’t move around to many schools.
For ESL Teachers, basic requirements are: A valid BA/MS degree in English and ESL or TEFL Certification.
- 3.      Teachers who want to grow their professional development
Schools needs hands-on and highly trained teachers to be able to provide best for students and manage classrooms efficiently. Teachers that care about student’s education and motivate them to do their best is important to international schools as the education market is growing rapidly.
To stand out from other teachers, you should take modern professional development courses if you haven’t, to add to your application and that will make you strong candidate to others which may guarantee you dream teaching job.
- 4.      Broad-minded teachers
You need to be open to different cultures, cautious of your actions as depending on the country there’s certain rules you must follow and can’t do things the same as your home country. You must consider that others have different opinions, way of living and traditions that you should be ready to participate and embrace!