550 teachers now needed in the UAE
Near to the end of last month, I published a blog post calling for qualified teachers to apply for approximately 400 teaching positions with the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education. This week, I’ve got some more good news. The number of English, mathematics, business studies, physics, chemistry, and biology vacancies has been upped to […]
Teacher Experience: How teaching abroad is helping Angela succeed in the American classroom
We first met Angela Roberts during her Teach Away application in 2014. She kept us in the loop with her Kazakhstan placement via her own blog and we touched base with her for an insightful interview about her experience last fall. Through my conversation with Angela in the fall, I learned that she had […]
It’s not too late to get hired overseas!
There’s a lot of conversation buzzing around the Teach Away community right now. While a large portion of this chatter is excitement at new global teaching opportunities, other bits express concern over a missed opportunity. Let’s clear the air: Don’t panic. It’s not too late to lock down a new international education job in 2016. […]
5 reasons you should teach in LA
At Teach Away, we love the idea of exploring the globe in order to advance your education career. Our teachers have worked in all sorts of education jobs overseas and we are always thrilled to hear from them about their experiences abroad. With that being said, we do understand that teaching overseas may not be […]
What to do when you receive a job offer
It’s an exciting time of the year at Teach Away. Plenty of interview sessions for positions beginning this summer are wrapping up, and schools overseas are weighing their hiring options. In turn, successful Teach Away applicants will be officially offered education positions abroad. In the case you’re a successful Teach Away candidate, there are some […]
Why you should teach in an IB school
If you’ve ever been browsing the Teach Away job board in search of a unique global opportunity, you may have come across postings for positions at International Baccalaureate, or IB, schools. These schools are significantly different from other private and public international schools as well as from local private and public schools. IB schools aren’t […]
Everything you need to know about living and teaching in Azerbaijan (with job postings)
Whenever I have a conversation about Teach Away with someone who’s curious to learn about the world of international education, I get asked the same question: “What countries does Teach Away post jobs in?” If you’ve visited the Teach Away job board on more than one occasion, it’s likely you would have noticed a different […]
How to find the teach abroad job you didn’t know existed
From English teaching jobs in Korea to leadership positions in the Middle East, there are exciting employment opportunities for educators in countries all over the world. However, despite vacancies, we often see teachers missing their windows of opportunity. We see this not primarily because they undergo changes of heart or realize a lack of commitment, […]
Teacher Q&A: Exploring Abu Dhabi public schools with Lindsey, part 2
Abu Dhabi public schools offer incredible opportunities, great salaries, and extensive benefit packages for teachers. This post contains the second half of my interview with Lindsey, who taught in Abu Dhabi public schools for five years. Make sure you check out part 1 here first. What were some of the largest differences between Abu […]
Teacher Q&A: Exploring Abu Dhabi public schools with Lindsey, part 1
I had the opportunity to chat with Lindsey, one of our many Teach Away alumni, about her experiences overseas. Check out the first half of interview below to get the inside scoop on teaching abroad in Abu Dhabi public schools. Find part 2 here. How long did you teach in Abu Dhabi for? Lindsey: I taught […]