The Art of International Teacher Recruitment
Why recruit teachers from overseas?
- International applications help supplement your local supply pool of teachers giving you a wider choice
- In some cases, International teachers may have a depth of experience and skills that cannot be accessed locally
- They can bring an international perspective into your school in terms of learning but also contribution to the whole school community
- Assist with socialising your students to become global citizens
- International teachers are adept at integrating international, trans-cultural and intercultural materials and perspectives into their teaching.
Understanding the International Teacher Labour Market
Teachers by nature, are a mobile profession choosing to live and work in other cultures. Their passion for education does not simply lie within their own education system but they also tend to be intrigued about different pedagogical practices around the globe. Teachers that have applied to work in the UK have generally applied because of one of the following reasons:
- Career Development - the English education system is highly regarded across the globe and many teachers believe that teaching in England will compliment and expand their development as a quality teacher
- Career Progression - Many teachers use the experience to climb the career ladder as experience in England is deemed as highly valuable when they return back to their home countries
- Inability to secure a position in their home country(Canada in particular) as there is an over supply of graduate teachers
- Salary - Teachers can take advantage of the exchange rates whilst in the UK and in some cases save enough money for a deposit on a new home or pay off their student loans in their country of origin
- Travelling - England is a good starting point to travel around Europe and beyond.
- A new challenge - Many of our experienced teachers make the decision to come to the UK with their families to undertake a new adventure, while learning new skills.
