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International schools in exciting locations are looking for Early Years and Primary teachers. These jobs provide top benefits such as free housing, flights, 2 year contracts and excellent working conditions with small class sizes and supportive colleagues. All schools require qualified teachers with degrees and teacher training.

Teachanywhere acts as a clearinghouse of jobs, and many of our A-list clients have had higher than anticpated enrolment so they are looking for more teachers for a September start. Read below for a small sample of the wonderful jobs we have on offer and ring us to find out more.

Jobs for teachers with at least 2 years of experience starting in September 2011:
Dubai - Early Years teacher needed at this very posh British school offering tax free salary of £23,000 - 31,000 per year, flights, free furnished accommodation and more. This is the newest school from a very reputable and respected schools group - your chance to get in on the ground floor with the best.

Abu Dhabi - Early Years , Primary PE and Primary Music teachers are needed at this well resourced British school in Abu Dhabi due to expansion. From the visit report: "The school occupies a generous campus of enviable purpose built facilities designed and positioned to offer a self contained education for the three departments of foundation (first floor), primary (second floor) and secondary (third floor). Classrooms are light and spacious with interactive white board facilities. There are IT suites, music rooms, science laboratories, libraries and PE gymnasiums, an indoor pool, a sports hall, basketball courts and outdoor field. Quadrangles, indoor communal areas and indoor and outdoor playgrounds create space for fun and educational activities" Salaries are tax free of £21,000 - £28,000 with flights yearly, free furnished housing and much more.

Beautiful Oman. A year 5 teacher is needed at this UK school in lovely Oman. Oman is a gorgeous country that was once ruled by Portugal and which also shares some weather patterns with India. This school is one of the top British schools in the country. Tax free salaries of £18K - 26K with flights and furnished housing provided by the school.

Qatar. 3 Primary teachers are needed at this well run international school that serves the expatriate children of an oil company. The salary is very generous at £27K-£30K per year (tax free) with flights and very nice housing provided by the school. This is a lovely school with a top notch Head Teacher who looks after his teachers, and provides an excellent learning environment. A Primary Music specialist teacher is also needed.

Malaysia. 2 Lead teachers are needed at this new campus of a very established not-for-profit school in Malaysia. The school is essentially a university preparatory school with enviable academic results. Long waiting lists at the first campus attest to its reputation for academic success and emphasis on traditional values and principles. The salary includes a housing and daily travel allowance as well as flights.

China. 2 experienced primary teachers are needed at this prestigious British school in Beijing. Run by a very reputable British schools group, the salary is very close to UK scale, but with very low tax and a generous housing allowance and flights. This school is also family friendly offering free tuition for children of teachers, a benefit that is worth almost 50% of your salary. Salaries start at £36,000 and increase with experience.

South Korea. Another very well known and highly respected British schools group seeks a Primary teacher as well as Primary English as an additional Language teachers for their new school in South Korea. Salaries range from £26,000 to 39,000 with relocation and shipping allowance and a very low tax rate of only 8-10 percent

Jobs for Early Years and Primary teachers with 0-2 years of experience

For teachers with less experience we have other jobs in Kuwait, Sharjah, Fujairah and Abu Dhabi that offer tax free salaries of around £15K - £17,000 with free housing and flights. Most teachers can save at least a third of their salaries due to the low cost of living, tax free lifestyle and free furnished housing. All jobs have small class sizes and are supportive of new expatriate teachers.

Highlights

Top Five Misconceptions about Teaching Abroad
So you are thinking about teaching abroad in international schools, and you have done some research. Think you know all about it? Maybe you do, but many teachers go abroad without really understanding the basics about International Schools! Read on to discover some of the most common misconceptions about teaching abroad.

Fallacy #1: I will be teaching English as a foreign language.
Not necessarily. Whilst there are a number of English Language schools that exist solely to teach English language to non-native English speakers, there is a very large and important category of schools that teach a full curriculum of all subjects. These schools, known as international schools, use various curricula such as the US, UK, Canadian, Australian and International Baccalaureate and teach all subjects in English. Whilst some of the pupils may not be native English speakers, they are still expected to learn all or most subjects such as Maths, Science, Geography, Art and Physical Education, in English. In fact, a TEFL (teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate is not required to work in International schools. They require approximately the same qualifications you would need to teach at home in a state-funded school.

Fallacy #2: I can teach anywhere I want.
Teachers wishing to work overseas must meet regulations on two very different levels - teacher certification and immigration. Many teachers think that because they are qualified to teach at home, they can teach abroad and this is not always true. Each country has rules and requirements for the required training and experience and they might not match with your home country. Teachers without a teacher training degree such as a Bachelors of Education, Masters of Education, Higher Diploma in Education or Post Graduate Certificate in Education, can usually only work in English Language (TEFL) schools, not in International Schools.
Now for immigration. As with certification, each country its own set of rules about immigration and because you can travel to a country on a holiday does not mean you are allowed to work there. Some countries in the Middle East, for instance, will not issue a work visa to anyone over the age of 60. Most countries in the European Union can only hire teachers with a European Union passport, excluding most teachers from the US, Canada, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. Further, if you are travelling with a family, countries differ on the work and immigration rights of a trailing spouse and most countries require that you are married in order to receive these rights at all. Therefore, if you are not married, your partner must have his or her own work authorisation through his or her own job.

Fallacy #3: A tax-free salary means I'll get the same salary as in Australia but pay no tax
Firstly, tax-free salaries are only tax-free in the country in which you earn the money. Depending on the tax rules of your country of origin, you might still owe taxes on foreign-earned income back home. Know the rules before you go so you don't have any nasty surprises when you return.
Further, teachers cannot expect to make their current pre-tax salary everywhere in the world. Salaries will usually reflect the cost of living, and many schools take into account the added benefits of no tax payments and free housing so the basic salary will often appear lower than you might expect. This is why we encourage teachers to 'do their sums' with their current and overseas salary to find out what will be their final take home pay after all taxes, housing costs and transportation are taken into account. A basic salary of £30,000 in one's home country where one pays tax and housing costs often results in far less money at the end of the month than with a tax free salary of £12000 where housing and transport is provided.

Fallacy #4: I can take it with me.
Living and working abroad means relocating those who depend on you your partner, your dependents and your pets. It is important that you understand whether you can bring them with you and the implications. Because a teacher's family will require a larger apartment, school fees (schooling is not always provided free to children of teachers go back to Fallacy #3 for more insight on this) and more on-costs which are not usually feasible on a teacher's salary, most schools will often not consider a teacher with more than 1 child per teacher unless the teacher's partner has found his/her own job with relocation benefits. And they usually don't believe you when you tell them "he/she will find work once we get there".
Pets are another complication that can cause major problems abroad. Most countries require 'pet visas' which mean you must have a full immunisation and health record for your pet and some pets such as snakes or birds might be banned altogether.

Finally, before you go abroad familiarise yourself with the rules of the country you are entering. Some countries prohibit the import of certain medicines, literature or other media so don't get caught out.
Fallacy #5: If I am teaching in a British or American school, all the children will be British or American. The idea of international education appeals to many parents, not just expatriate ones. You will find in almost any international school that there is a broad range of nationalities. Some schools even serve a very local population of parents who want their children to have an education in English with an eye towards attending a western University or working in a multinational corporation. Most international schools, in fact, serve host nationals rather than expatriates so make sure you know the particulars of the school you are considering and what suits you.

Yet despite all of the challenges and misconceptions, there are thousands of teachers happily living their dream of teaching abroad in exotic locations such as the Seychelles, Dubai, China, Spain and Peru. Teaching is one of the few professions where you can literally work your way around the world whilst developing professionally. Teaching abroad offers the opportunity for teachers to learn, grow and refresh themselves in their profession whilst teaching motivated children in exciting locations. The journey abroad must start somewhere, and reputable agencies such as Teachanywhere.com, offer their services and advice free of charge to teachers, providing a great place to begin.

Qualifications

Bachelors of Education or Masters of Education or PGCE/HDE/PGDE.

Teacher trained and experienced in only one of the following countries; UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland. We do not accept applications from any other countries.

These are *not* jobs teaching English as a foreign language.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Salary/Pay

From USD 25,000 to over 50,000 depending on the post and your experience. Housing and flights are provided by the school

Experience Required

yes

Training and experience to teach children aged 2-5 in a state school system in your home country.

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European and Kiwi Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

3 weeks

Teach Anywhere's Mission Statement

Teach Anywhere's mission is to be recognized and acknowledged for consistently achieving excellence in quality of service both to teachers and to international schools.

Year Founded

1980