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/

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Credits

Hosted by Kai Vacher

A BSM BSS production