This week we have a special guest conversation from one of our teachers who shares his experiences of becoming an international school teacher for the first time and relocating from Jamaica to Muscat, Oman. Marlon, who had been teaching for 8 years in Jamaica took his first job in an international school in 2016. He… Read more »

Young people are not pursuing careers in STEM. According to Pew Research, only 13% of the workforce (in the U.S) were employed in STEM jobs. The UK also reports a STEM skills shortage, stating: “the shortage of STEM skills in the UK is a reflection of a much wider problem facing developed nations: enticing students… Read more »

The world is your oyster when it comes to international teaching jobs, nowadays. Relocation is easier than it’s ever been and international schools are not going anywhere soon, meaning the demand for teachers in a growing number of countries around the world is constantly increasing. Despite the opportunity, it can be a challenge sorting through… Read more »

It is a fascinating time for international education, as we engage more diversity and build truly global citizens in an increasingly connected and moving world. International teaching is an exciting prospect for blending a respected career alongside a global lifestyle. Is it really a great time to take to international teaching? We think so, and… Read more »

Hannah Fernweh posted an inspiring blog for us back in March, where she described her route into international teaching and how it has changed her life. We have kept in touch with Hannah through her first year in China and have shared in her success as she progressed quickly to take on more responsibility in year two. Amazed by… Read more »

For many teachers getting to teach the International Baccalaureate (IB) is a career goal, but gaining experience can feel like a “catch 22” situation. IB schools require experienced IB teachers, but that requires already being hired by an IB school. Of course, IB teachers, like any other teacher, all started somewhere. It’s possible! All it… Read more »

Here at Teacher Horizons we are proud to present another guest blog piece, this time written by Haley Johnson of BECA. You may well identify yourself in this account of the inner fight between the professional teacher in you and your other, more human and more fun side where you let go off controlling every… Read more »

LRTT (Limited Resources Teacher Training) is an organisation that aims to address educational disadvantage worldwide. Right now there are 250 million children unable to read and write, but only 90 million of those children are not in education. The other 160 million are getting up early, travelling the often long, potentially dangerous journey to school,… Read more »

Making the most of the International Baccalaureate at international schools Why did you go into teaching? Was it to help students pass exams? I doubt it. Unfortunately, standardised testing and increasing pressure on teachers, students and school has led to teachers becoming overly focussed on exam results, therefore developing short term strategies to boost exam… Read more »

With more businesses moving online and the world becoming smaller, Skype interviews are quickly becoming the norm when hunting for a job. This is indeed the case when applying for positions with Teacher Horizons. To maximise your chances of landing that dream job abroad read below our hints and tips on how to nail your… Read more »