{"id":6398,"date":"2017-10-11T16:17:56","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T16:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/?p=6398"},"modified":"2017-10-11T16:22:15","modified_gmt":"2017-10-11T16:22:15","slug":"hiring-season-trends-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalschoolcommunity.com\/blog\/hiring-season-trends-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"International School Hiring Season Trends for 2017-2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to landing a position at an International School, there are several ways candidates can increase their desirability in the eyes of the employer outside of the usual suspects (Degree in education, teaching license). Of course, a degree in education and teaching license will go a long way and there are some schools that do not look beyond this, with some International schools there are other factors that can be taken into account. Here are some things you can do to help you land that international school position you have been looking at:<\/p>\n

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Curriculum Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although there are many different curriculums, the big three curriculums in International Education are British (Key stage\/GCSE\/A-Levels), American (Common Core\/AP Level), and IB. Included in this for Earl Childhood Education is Montessori kindergartens. Having experience, or even taking a course in one of these will increase your hireability if this is the curriculum that the school you are applying for uses. The school will be able to see you have a level of familiarity with their materials which should help with the transition into the school. Simply put, it increases your dependability in the eyes of the school.<\/p>\n

On a related theme, having consistency in your resume and experience is something that International schools do take into account. Being able to show a level of reliability with previous positions where contracts were completed, or maybe even extended, is great. International schools are looking for candidates who will stay with their school for many years. Address any gaps or potential red flags in your resume, as being proactive and explaining experience will prevent hiring managers minds from presuming the worse.<\/p>\n

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Professional Image<\/strong><\/p>\n

An International school is always looking to portray a professional image, and therefore want their teachers to do the same. Responding to emails in a timely manner, being on time for the interview and dressing smart seem obvious, but at the same time are essential. Also, be sure to do your research on the school beforehand by looking through their website, furthermore looking at the LinkedIn profiles of some of their current teachers is a smart move. By looking at people they have already decided to hire in the past, you can generate a good idea on the kind of people they are looking for. Whilst looking at current teachers LinkedIn profiles, be sure to update your own LinkedIn profile as well as social media accounts to ensure you are portraying the right image you want to give.<\/p>\n

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Showing Initiative<\/strong><\/p>\n

International schools like their teachers to show initiative and a willingness to take on responsibility. Be sure to show examples of this in your resume, for example if you have been involved in any coaching or extra-curricular activities. Linked back to point number one in this article, showing initiative by taking courses in a curriculum is great and highlights how serious you are about teaching in an international school, and about how you want to improve as a teacher.<\/p>\n

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Flexibility<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being flexible with certain requirements will improve chances of landing a position at an International school. For example, a level of flexibility with the school\u2019s location can help, as International schools in certain cities and countries find it harder to attract teachers than in other areas. Another area which can help to be flexible on, if you are capable and comfortable on doing so, is the subject that you will teach. Some schools may find themselves in the situation where a candidate who can teach a couple of subjects in a hybrid role is exactly what they are looking for.<\/p>\n

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This article was submitted by guest author Teaching Nomad<\/a>. They are an American owned and operated education recruitment company based in Shanghai, China. Their goal and purpose is to help great teachers find great teaching jobs. Year round, they have hundreds of teaching job vacancies. Whether your goal is to be an ESL teacher or teach in an international school, they have a teaching job for you. You can browse jobs online here for the latest job openings. Teaching Nomad makes finding a job teaching in China easier, so please feel free to reach out and contact them with any questions or inquiries!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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