A new teacher’s perspective on teaching abroad
Back in 2009, newly-qualified teachers were graduating in their droves, only to be greeted by a global financial crisis. In Dublin, Ireland, I was one of those teachers. Filled to the brim with enthusiasm, drive and passion to make an impact in my very own classroom, yet faced with the reality of unemployment and a […]
Dreaming big: Our decision to teach abroad, part 1
As my wife Grace and I approached ten years of marriage, we started to look back on some of our dreams and goals that we had hoped to accomplish together. Goal #1: Start a family Being parents was always our number one dream. As I’m sure anyone with children can relate, the perception of parenthood […]
Teaching in the Middle East with your family: Kuwait vs Dubai (With job postings)
While many teachers dream of living abroad, they can often feel scared to make such a big life change. That change can feel even more daunting when you’re relocating with your family. Despite the potential hurdles you might encounter on the way, though, there are so many great reasons to raise your family abroad. […]
Alumni series: Anchen on living and teaching in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), home to some of the most high-paying teaching jobs in the world, is a perennially attractive prospect for certified international teachers. If you’re thinking about teaching in the UAE, you probably have a ton of questions about what day-to-day life is like living and teaching there. That’s why we recently […]
Alumni series: Ryne’s Teach Away story [Video]
Meet Ryne Holstrom. Ryne recently attended the Teach Away job fair in Atlanta, where both he and his wife Grace landed their dream jobs teaching in China. Ryne and family are all big into adventure and hiking – luckily, China happens to be the ideal teaching destination for outdoor enthusiasts! Growing […]
The best things about teaching in Qatar (With job postings)
While we’ve helped place thousands of incredible teachers all across the Middle East over the last decade, we thought we’d give a special shout-out to Qatar on the blog today. In the past, Qatar has been somewhat overlooked by teachers keen to teach in other countries in the Middle East, such as the UAE and […]
Alumni series: Mallory’s path to becoming an international teacher
Meet Mallory Williams. Mallory grew up in Austin, TX, the live music capital of the world. Naturally, she’s a live music enthusiast. She loves seeking out great bands playing nearby or rare vinyl about almost as much as searching for the latest flight deals to the next destination on her extensive bucket list. So what […]
How to teach abroad with your family: Jobs with family benefits
Having kids shouldn’t prevent teachers from exploring the potential of their teaching careers overseas. In fact, opportunities for parents to teach abroad should be sought after. These are chances for teachers to bring their kids with them on the adventure of a lifetime. The key to making this a reality, though, is finding teaching jobs […]
Teach abroad in 2018: UK and North American interview sessions happening soon! (With job postings)
The 2018 recruitment season is already in full swing and applications for upcoming vacancies are streaming into the recruitment team here at Teach Away. This means that if you happen to be a certified, experienced teacher on the hunt for your dream teaching job abroad this year, there’s no better time than right now to […]
Reader’s choice: Your favorite teach abroad articles of 2017
At Teach Away, we have the privilege of witnessing firsthand the transformative power of great teachers, just like you, every day. By bringing amazing teachers and innovative schools together all around the world, the whole Teach Away team is proud to play our part in changing the world for the better. Our wonderful community of […]