Pausing for breath
I have to admit, although there has been little time to write and reflect, I haven’t prioritised time to write and reflect either. Here is a quick update, as I pause for breath before heading backing the England. I returned …
Supervision for coaches, mentors and why not teachers?
As part of the ILM Level 5 Coaching Award I had to provide a justification for reflective practice and supervision as part of the ongoing professional development requirements of coaches or mentors. Of course, as first and foremost a teacher, …
Days to departure – teaching overseas
I am re-writing this post following my first term, as I am preparing to head back out with my family. It is like a second departure. We are finding we have a number of family and goodbye commitments to fulfil. …
-3 month until arrival
Following a handful of international conversations and emails, two trips to London and a flight overseas, I received a contract offer. It was the right offer for our family however, the time frame moved from a September start to April …
-8 months until arrival
Moving towards October/November the international teaching scene will moves up a gear. Your financial commitments are in hand (right), your frame of reference has been narrowed, personal statements and inform your referees. One it is polite and two it is …
-9 months, securing an overseas teaching role
I would expect, this is the post you were anticipating or wanting to read? Ideally in some form of “how-to checklist” no doubt? I will do my best however referring back to earlier posts, first a brief outline about the …
Teaching overseas -12 months
Professionally, I had been reading about the international schools market and international curriculum generally for a while now. I sought international connections via social media, many of whom were very generous with their time. I also had the benefit of …
Teaching Overseas -16 months
In the May 2018, still planning for September 2019, I reached out to a trusted colleague and highly regarded International Headteacher (now award winning Headteacher). A conversation that spanned a few weeks ensued. I am very fortunate to be able …