We tell the international school that we are interviewing with one thing, while in the back of our head we maybe are thinking of another.<\/p>\n So, which things are we then thinking about?<\/p>\n International school teachers have many things on their mind while recruiting, and it is smart thinking to be honest with yourself. Typically, each person sets their own goal; one they feel strongly about. \u00a0Stick to this goal (and achieve it!) and your next international school teaching position will likely be a good experience for you.<\/p>\n It is very possible that your goal is to work at a specific, top-tier international school. For these teachers, career and work-life is a high priority, and they’ll potentially sacrifice other factors (location, weather, etc.) to work at their favorite school; that is hopefully a perfect match for them.<\/p>\n Others have a goal to be living in a specific part of the world for their next international school teaching position. Whether it is to be closer to family and friends (or a lover), location is a super high priority and seeking out and contacting schools in that area will be their first step in their job search.<\/p>\n Of course, priorities can change during your job search, and there might be 2-3 top priorities that have equal value. Additionally,\u00a0when a good opportunity comes up (one that doesn’t necessary meet your first priority goal), it is usually a good idea to be open-minded and take a chance. \u00a0As a good rule of thumb, many times these “schools that weren’t on your radar” can turn out to be just what you were looking for!<\/p>\n Because teachers recruiting\u00a0are so varied\u00a0and are in all kinds of situations, take a moment to go to the\u00a0homepage<\/a>\u00a0of International School Community and submit your vote today! \u00a0What goal are you making your first priority this recruitment season?<\/p>\n Check out the latest voting results\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n *************************************<\/p>\n We actually have a blog category\u00a0related this to question if the answer to the new survey question for you was school<\/em>. The blog category\u00a0is called:\u00a012 Tips for Selecting an International School<\/strong><\/p>\n Here are all the tips: A new survey has arrived! Topic:\u00a0 When starting your job search, what is your first priority in deciding where to go? \u00a0 We tell the international school that we are interviewing with one thing, while in the back of our head we maybe are thinking of another. So, which things are we then thinking about? 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<\/a>There are other international school teachers though that have money on their minds. There are a number of international school teachers that want the best salary and benefits packages<\/a>\u00a0on offer in our international school community, and these teachers know which schools\u00a0are paying the most. Saving money and paying off mortgages and loans back home is a top priority for many recruiting teachers.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0Selecting an international school: Tip #1 – Weighing the advantages and disadvantages of local and international school systems. Read Article
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\n\u2022\u00a0Selecting an international school: Tip #2 – Location: Is the school conveniently located? Read Article
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\n\u2022\u00a0Selecting an international school: Tip #3 – Vision: What is the vision that is expressed by the school head or officials? Is it consistent with the actual operation of the school? \u00a0Read Article
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\n\u2022\u00a0Selecting an international school: Tip #4 – Is the school accredited? If so, by what international and local bodies? Read Article
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\n\u2022 Selecting an international school: Tip #5 – Does the school have a clear primary language of instruction? Read Article
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\n\u2022\u00a0Selecting an international school: Tip #6 \u2013 How well is the school linked to other international schools? Read Article
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\n\u2022\u00a0Selecting an international school: Tip #7 \u2013 Does the school feature a curriculum that is consistent with your future plans? Read Article
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\n\u2022\u00a0Selecting an international school: Tip #8 \u2013 Are the teachers fully qualified? Read Article
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\n\u2022\u00a0Selecting an international school: Tip #9 \u2013 Does the international school properly deal with disciplinary problems? Read Article
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\n\u2022\u00a0Selecting an international school: Tip #10 \u2013 Does the school facilitate learning about the host country? \u00a0Read Article
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\n\u2022\u00a0Selecting an international school: Tip #11 \u2013 Does the school provide or have access to qualified teachers who cater to students with special needs? Read Article
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\n\u2022\u00a0Selecting an international school: Tip #12 \u2013 Is the school parent-friendly? Read Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"