Teaching abroad
For teachers and leaders considering a move to a British international school: qualifications, recruitment, pay and contracts.
Teaching in British international schools: the complete guide
What it is really like to teach at a British school abroad: who gets hired, typical packages, contracts, career progression and how to choose a school.
QTS, iQTS and PGCE: which teaching qualification do you need to teach abroad?
How UK qualified teacher status, international QTS, the PGCE and the international PGCE differ, and which ones British international schools look for.
The international teacher recruitment season: a month-by-month timeline
When British international schools advertise, interview and hire, and how teachers can plan applications, notice periods and moves around the cycle.
International school contracts: 12 red flags to check before you sign
What to look for in an international teaching contract: salary terms, housing, notice, end-of-contract payments, visas and the clauses that cause the most problems.
International school interviews: common questions and how to prepare
The questions British international schools ask teachers and leaders, from safeguarding to adapting to a new culture, plus the questions you should ask them.
Moving into leadership in international schools: roles, NPQs and progression
How teachers progress into middle and senior leadership at British international schools, the role of NPQs and other qualifications, and what headships abroad involve.
Teaching couples and teachers with children: moving abroad as a family
What international schools offer teaching couples and teachers with dependants, how hiring works for families, and the package details that matter most.