Can I get a teaching job abroad?

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gravatar-icon Posted on · by Alan S.

Hi
My first post so be gentle!
I was simply wondering if it would be possible for me to get a job in a school abroad.
I am from the UK and have a BA degree in English and French. I have also a MA in TEFL and have worked in universities and language schools home and abroad for 5 years and over 12 years in Colleges of Further Education. In 2003 I acquired a PGCE and did a year of supply teaching but never did my induction year. Since I have worked in the Education sector in local government.
I am thinking of moving overseas with my wife in 2018 who is also EFL qualified. I am not worried about never teaching in government schools in the UK.
So do I have a chance getting a post in schools abroad or should I apply simply for EFL posts?
Many thanks

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    Shirin S.
    April 28, 2017 at 7.13 pm

    Hello Alan;

    Welcome to the forum and this is a great question and we hope others who read this response will find it helpful as well!

    To start, as a minimum to teach English in a foreign country, the most basic requirements are a bachelor’s degree in any subject area and a TEFL or other ESL certification , for all TELF positions visit here : https://www.teachaway.com/tefl-jobs

    If you have a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, a TEFL certificate AND you have a teaching license valid to be a teacher in your home country, then you qualify for certified or licensed teacher positions, teaching your subjects to students anywhere from Kindergarten to Grade 12 : https://www.teachaway.com/licensed-teacher-programs

    If you have a bachelor’s degree, a TEFL or other ESL certifications, a teaching license AND a graduate degree you could be qualified for leadership and administrative positions such as a Principal, Vice Principal, Counselor, etc. As a teacher in this category, you can ofcourse also apply for certified teacher or ESL instructor positions - you will have many options : https://www.teachaway.com/school-administrator-jobs

    That being said, I would recommend you to keep an open mind, keep an eye on the job board and find something that interests you and you qualify for, there are many opportunities available and requirements can vary from position to position. What qualifications do I need to teach abroad? (https://www.teachaway.com/2016/06/16/what-qualifications-do-i-need-teach-english-abroad)

    and do keep in mind, we love teaching couples, do make sure that your wife, if she is interested in teaching as well, to apply for the positions that you are, so there can be a chance of having you placed in the same location. You can also make a note of this on your account

    If you have any other questions please let us know
    Best,
    Shirin