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Educator’s Corner
Kai Vacher
26 episodes
1 week ago
The Educator’s Corner podcast offers engaging conversations with educators from all over the world about the issues, challenges and opportunities we are facing in our schools and our communities. Creating, innovating and redesigning education that prepares our students to be best for the rapidly changing world requires courageous, empathetic and humble leadership. Together we will have conversations where we stay curious for a little longer about what matters in preparing our young people to live fulfilling lives.
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The Educator’s Corner podcast offers engaging conversations with educators from all over the world about the issues, challenges and opportunities we are facing in our schools and our communities. Creating, innovating and redesigning education that prepares our students to be best for the rapidly changing world requires courageous, empathetic and humble leadership. Together we will have conversations where we stay curious for a little longer about what matters in preparing our young people to live fulfilling lives.
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Beyond the Myths: Your Guide to International Teaching with Laura Rigney
Educator’s Corner
44 minutes 12 seconds
7 months ago
Beyond the Myths: Your Guide to International Teaching with Laura Rigney

Laura Rigney, Director of School Services at Teacher Horizons, joins Kai to dispel common myths about teaching internationally. Discover the realities of career opportunities, salary expectations, and the diverse experiences available in international schools.

In this episode:

  • 02:39 Myth 1: International teachers are misfits, missionaries, or mercenaries.
  • 06:46 Myth 2: You can't do your ECT year abroad
  • 11:17 Myth 3: Tier one schools are the only desirable option
  • 19:44 Myth 4: Teaching abroad is only for young, single professionals
  • 23:25 Myth 5: Teaching abroad is financially lucrative
  • 27:14 Cost of living and quality of life indices
  • 32:58 Researching outgoings and taxes
  • 39:51 Bottom Line It Round: Tips for applicants

About Our Guest

Laura Rigney is the Director of School Services at Teacher Horizons, with extensive experience placing teachers and leaders in international schools worldwide.

Resources

  • Department for Education (DfE) website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
  • FOBISIA: Federation of British International Schools in Asia. https://www.fobisia.org/
  • COBIS: Council of British International Schools. https://www.cobis.org.uk/
  • BSME: British Schools in the Middle East. https://www.bsme.org.uk/
  • Teacher Horizons: for salary data and international school information. https://www.teacherhorizons.com/

Join the conversation

What are your experiences with teaching internationally? Share your thoughts with Kai on LinkedIn or YouTube @BSMuscat

 

Credits

Hosted by Kai Vacher

A BSM BSS production

 

Educator’s Corner
The Educator’s Corner podcast offers engaging conversations with educators from all over the world about the issues, challenges and opportunities we are facing in our schools and our communities. Creating, innovating and redesigning education that prepares our students to be best for the rapidly changing world requires courageous, empathetic and humble leadership. Together we will have conversations where we stay curious for a little longer about what matters in preparing our young people to live fulfilling lives.