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Teaching Overseas

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Teaching Overseas

Introduction This guide aims to provide useful information to qualified teachers i.e. those who are working towards or have obtained QTS (qualified teacher status) and would like to consider teaching abroad. It does not deal with TEFL - teaching English as a foreign language. There is however a separate booklet available from the Careers Centre for those students who are interested in TEFL. There are good opportunities for teachers wishing to work abroad although this will depend on the subject that you teach, your qualifications, experience and immigration laws throughout different countries. In the developing world there is a general shortage of qualified teachers and there are plenty of opportunities for volunteers. Vacancies are widely advertised in the Times Educational Supplement (TES). One disadvantage of moving abroad is that you will not have any guarantee of employment when you return. Teachers who are already employed should check on their right to return to a position at an equivalent level. Working abroad can also have adverse effects on your social security rights and on state and private pension arrangements. The Teachers Pensions Agency (Capita Teachers' Pensions, Mowden Hall, Darlington DL3 9EE, Tel 01325 745746, www.teacherspensions.co.uk) can offer advice on your likely position. Moving overseas to teach, whether temporary or as a long-term emigration plan, (especially if you have dependants) needs to be well researched. You may see teaching posts advertised in the TES or Overseas Jobs Express, which may offer opportunities to newly qualified teachers (NQTs). However I would advise caution and careful research. You will see that the majority of organisations who help international schools recruit teachers from the UK normally ask for at least two years experience. One of our Edge Hill graduates is a highly respect international headteacher and he strongly recommends using organisations such as CIS (see overleaf) and Search Associates to make sure that you are paid the correct remuneration, given support in finding accommodation and in settling into your new country/culture. The following information provides useful starting points for researching teaching posts overseas. Updated by Clare Gilby & Sue Norris

April 2013

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CIS (Council of International Schools) CIS is a large association of international schools: a non-profit corporation registered in the USA and administered by a professional staff from offices in three continents. CIS split from ECIS (founded in 1965) in 2003 and has over 540 international schools, both primary and secondary, spanning the globe from Japan in the east to the United States in the west, from Norway in the north to Lesotho in the south and recently in Australia too. What Does CIS Do?

Is the oldest, recognized international school Accreditation Service

It supports schools in developing effective school boards.

It supports the founding and sustaining of effective international schools.

It performs Leadership searches for new heads and senior administrators.

It assists in staffing through arranging and conducting recruitment centres in London and the US for schools from around the world, and CIS registered candidates. Candidates can also participate in recruitment fairs through our pioneering video interview program.

It maintains a year-round, searchable database pool of teaching candidates for recruiting purposes.

Criteria for Teaching Candidates Schools routinely recruit American, Australian, British, Canadian, New Zealand and other native English speakers to their staff, although in some instances positions may be open only to candidates of a particular nationality. They also seek flexible teachers who can adjust to the frustrations and stimulation of working in another culture, and who are prepared to contribute to the school as a whole by assisting with extra curricular activities or after school clubs. Most contracts are for two years. CIS cannot guarantee success in placing candidates since the schools they assist vary and they make the decision on whom to appoint. CIS will give general guidelines. There is no fee for registering with CIS or for appointment through their services. The following factors must be taken into consideration prior to making an application to CIS:

All candidates are required to have current teaching certification/qualification. In many cases this is required to obtain a work permit.

You will be required to provide three confidential supportive, supervisory references - one of which must be from you current head teacher.

Candidates should have a minimum of two years recent full time experience within their certified area and between the age range of 3 - 18 years.

Candidates need to have specific experience teaching Australian, British, International Baccalaureate, New Zealand or USA curriculum. There are few vacancies for teachers of vocational subjects.

All teaching candidates must be fluent in the English language and have experience teaching in this language.

Candidates must be prepared to attend an CIS Recruitment Fair. The London Fair is held yearly in January. Applicants complete an application form via the website (www.cois.org) and if accepted, you are invited to a fair. Interviews for approximately

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50% of available positions takes place at these recruitment fairs. The remainder will be recruited on a year-round basis through their database and filled via online interview and independent meetings or at smaller recruiting events held later in the recruiting season. Further detailed information can be found at www.cois.org. or Schipholweg 113, 2315 XC Leiden, The Netherlands Phone: +31 (0) 71 524 3300 Email: info@cois.org Also in the LRC you can browse through or take out on one week loan the Council of International Schools Directory 371.02 COU Other recruiters: Search Associates www.search-associates.com (a profit making organisation) are fast becoming the largest international school placement organisation. Recruitment Fairs are held in London in January/February and April /May. Again, candidates should apply via the website and will be invited to a recruitment event if their application is considered to be strong enough. International Schools Services www.iss.edu/index.asp who are the US version of CIS Jobs can also be found in the TES www.tes.co.uk and in the International Educator www.tieonline.com Important: if you are invited to attend an International School recruitment event you will be expected to make a decision within a day as to whether to accept a job offer or not. It is a highly pressurised environment so make sure you are well prepared for the interview.

The European Schools The European Schools provide mother-tongue education principally for the children of employees of EU institutions. They are day schools with nursery, primary and secondary pupils aged 4 to 18, and are organised in language sections. Pupils follow the curriculum of the European Schools, learning a second language from the age of 6. Part of the secondary curriculum is taught in the pupil’s second language and a third language is taught from age 13. At age 18, pupils take the European Baccalaureate, which is regarded in all member states as an entry qualification for higher education. There are currently 14 European Schools – four in Brussels, two in Luxembourg and one each in Mol (Belgium), Bergen Am Zee (Netherlands), Culham (UK), Munich, Karlsruhe and Frankfurt am Main (Germany), Varese (Italy) and Alicante (Spain). The European Schools do recruit locally for teachers and further information on possible vacancies may be found under each of the schools listed on the European Schools www.eursc.org

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Commonwealth Teacher Exchange Programme

http://www.cyec.org.uk/exchanges/commonwealth-teacher-exchange

From 11 July 2011, the Commonwealth Teacher Exchange Programme will be managed by Xchange Partners, an arm of the youth development charity Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council (CYEC). This scheme is for experienced teachers (5 years experience) to exchange roles with a teacher from another commonwealth country. All enquiries relating to the Commonwealth Teacher Exchange Programme should be directed to:

Ival Cummings-John, Programmes Officer, Xchange Partners, c/o Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council, 7 Lion Yard, Tremadoc Rd, London SW4 7NQ

Ival can also be contacted on +44 (0)207 498 6151 For general enquiries please contact mail@cyec.org.uk or visit www.cyec.org.uk to find out more about the Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council.

Service Children's Education Service Children's Education (SCE) provides objective and impartial advice on the school opportunities open to service children, irrespective of whether they are in state or independent schools. SCE provides schooling facilities for pupils in Belize, Brunei, Cyprus, Denmark, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Italy, Belgium, Holland and Germany, and recruits UK Based Teachers to teach the children of military and civilian personnel. To qualify for UK Based Teacher (UKBT) status you must be recruited in open competition in response to an advertisement in the TES (Overseas Appointments section). It has been usual for SCE to ask for one or two years teaching experience as part of their selection criteria, although within the past year they have recruited NQTs. It is important to apply early and this year interviews took place over the Easter vacation in London. For further information visit www.modoracle.com and click on Children's Education or via: http://www.modoracle.com/childrens_education/general.html HQ SCE (UK), Trenchard Lines, Upavon, Pewsey, Wilts. SN9 6BE Tel 01980 618244 Email: mod.sce.uk@gtnet.gov.uk

VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) Primary School Teacher The VSO primary education programme offers primary school teachers the opportunity to train teachers. Working in an in-service or pre-service environment, primary volunteers help to increase the repertoire of teaching techniques available to colleagues, for example child centred methodology, making and using appropriate resources and building the competence and confidence of teachers, and inspiring them to improve the quality of their lessons. Applicants must have QTS plus a minimum of two years teaching experience. Sometimes candidates can be placed with just one year of experience.

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Secondary School Teacher The majority of requests that VSO receive are in core subjects of English, Maths and Science. However sometimes there are opportunities also for teachers of IT, music, sport and business studies. A wide range of opportunities exist for teachers at all levels: trainer training, curriculum development, classroom teaching. Placements can be at tertiary/college or secondary school level. Countries with programmes requiring the skills of teachers in the core subject areas include: Ethiopia, Eritrea, Ghana, Kenya, Vietnam, China, Rwanda, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and Zambia. Applicants must have QTS and for placements in teacher training and curriculum development a minimum of two years experience. For further information contact: VSO enquiry@vso.org.uk Enquiries 317 Putney Bridge Rd www.vso.org.uk Putney, London SW15 2PN

Gabbitas Educational Consultants (GEC) A high percentage of their work is with international schools that teach the British curriculum and other educational establishments that wish to attract high quality, UK trained, English speaking teachers. Gabbitas have sourced teachers for leading international Schools in Brazil, Argentina and Chile, as well as Vietnam, China, UAE, Pakistan, Egypt, Switzerland, Nigeria and Azerbaijan . They have close relationships with international organisations such as FOBISSEA (Federation of British Independent Schools in South East Asia and East Asia), LAHC (Latin America Heads Conference), BSME (British Schools in the Middle East) and COBIS (Council of British International Schools). For further information contact: Gabbitas, Carrington House Tel 020 7734 0161 126 - 130 Regent St, London. W1B 5EE www.gabbitas.co.uk

Eteach International Eteach provide information on teaching posts overseas as well as in the UK. At www.eteach.com/jobseekers/international.aspx you can access the International School Directory which provides a comprehensive guide to English speaking schools around the world and view current vacancies overseas. Other resources www.synarbor.com a network of recruitment agencies offering teaching posts in New Zealand, South Africa, Asia, UAE and Europe

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How to become a teacher in the USA For non-European countries you will need to contact the teaching professional body for the countries you are interested in to find out specific requirements. Also, be aware that in some countries, e.g. Canada and the USA, different regions or states have different policies so you will need to contact local education departments for information. A web search would reveal the professional teachers’ body for each state ie for North Carolina www.ncpublicschools.org/licensure/beginning In some cases, PGCEs are recognised but non-PGCE routes to qualified teacher status are not. You will need a working visa or permit for certain countries.

VIF Program VIF (Visiting International Faculty Program) recruit UK qualified teachers to certain states and assist with visas etc

VIF is a private organisation founded in 1987, and is designated as an official visa sponsor in the U.S. Department of State's Exchange Visitor Program. The VIF Program hosts teachers in 5 states with visas valid for up to three years. Through the VIF Program, you can enjoy the excitement of teaching abroad in a new culture with the security of a respected organization supporting you. The largest international-exchange program for U.S. schools and teachers worldwide, VIF is a global leader in education, dedicated to transforming lives through international cultural exchange. The program is open to teachers of all subjects but there is a particular demand for primary trained teachers (both Key Stage 1 and 2) and secondary trained language, particularly Spanish, maths, science and special needs teachers. Through VIF, teachers have access to valuable professional development including instructional workshops, educational certification in their host state, and Master's degree programs at reduced tuition rates. VIF teachers serve as true cultural ambassadors, sharing the heritage of their home nations with U.S. students, educators and members of host communities, opening their eyes to the world beyond their borders. Graham Weston from VIF says (in 2012): “ We only take qualified UK teachers and currently we look for qualified BA/Bed with QTS or PGCE courses with 3 years teaching experience, although we do consider what we call pilot teachers who have completed their probationary year in the UK for some years; 2012 -13 will be such a year. We currently place teachers in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. “ Teachers in this program should be prepared to live and work in the U.S. for a minimum of two years. Please note that applying to VIF is a competitive process that can take several months to complete. Teachers accepted into the program often wait one or two years before they move to the U.S. Can I train as a teacher in the USA? Again, Graham advises “It would be difficult for a UK citizen to train in the US as they would need to have appropriate visa and sponsorship and all courses are of 4 years unless they could enter via a lateral entry programme which is similar to the GTP route” Please visit the VIF Program website to learn more about program qualifications, view application deadlines for the UK, and to submit an application: www.vifprogram.com

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Julia Spofforth, Primary Teacher, who took part in the VIF program has written the

following report about her experiences:

“Visiting International Faculty or VIF is an organisation that places international teachers

into schools in America. The programme allows teachers to work in the US for up to 3

years on a J1 visa. The placements are in ordinary state or public schools, where you

teach using the American curriculum and American teaching philosophies.

It had always been my goal or dream to teach in the United States, a country that I loved

to visit and so I was thrilled to find VIF (www.vifprogram.com). The majority of teaching

positions are in the state of North Carolina, where VIF are based. Other states involved

in the programme include Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia. They accept

applications from both primary and secondary teachers. I worked for Union County

Public Schools at Sardis Elementary in Indian Trail, North Carolina, a quiet town very

close to the city of Charlotte. I taught third grade (year 4).

Applying for VIF is fairly straight forward although it is a long process so begin early. It

consists of an online application, an initial interview and then a telephone interview with

the Principal of the potential school. Once the job is secured VIF then organise the

transition. They arrange a bank account, health insurance and even give you an interest

free loan to assist with all the initial costs. I did, however, have to find my own apartment

and car, which meant having to take a North Carolina driving test!

Living and working in America was an amazing adventure. I had the time of my life and

made life-long friends. The people I met and worked with were extremely friendly and

helpful and were always so eager to help and support me. It’s an experience I will never

forget and one that I would highly recommend! “

Fulbright Commission: US Educational Advisory Service

Opportunities for teachers, administrators and lecturers. Most opportunities to undertake short term work or research in the United States are available through government exchange programmes, private exchanges and scholarships. Go to http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-fulbright.htm for more information. The programme covers all levels from primary to further education and if you'd like to apply, you must be a qualified teacher or equivalent, with three years full-time teaching experience in the UK. Two of these years must be in the institution from which the exchange will take place. Other similar Exchange Programs Education Partners International https://teachwithepi.com/ EPI provides high-qualified international teaches with the visa sponsorship and support needed to teach critical needs subjects in North Carolina. International Teacher Exchange Services http://www.itesonline.com/ ITES sponsors and supports highly-qualified international teachers for critical needs subjects

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Teaching in Australia (taken from http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6192909 March 2013)

Australia remains a favourite destination for UK teachers lured by an attractive lifestyle and relatively easy cultural transition. There’s the downside of a competitive marketplace and a marathon of an application process - but if you’re persistent, the rewards are huge

Qualifications and visa requirements for teaching in Australia

Each state and territory in Australia governs its own education system, so you need to check the specific requirements of the state/territory where you want to work. Generally you will need a university or college teaching qualification (BEd or PGCE) and an Australian education visa or working visa. You will need to have your teaching skills assessed by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership http://www.aitsl.edu.au/teachers/assessment-for-migration/assessment-for-migration.html

The Australian Visa Bureau http://www.visabureau.com/australia/teaching-jobs.aspx will help you work out if you’re qualified for a teaching job in Australia and the Migration Bureau https://www.migrationbureau.com/freeassessment.php lets you take a free assessment to see which visa category you’re eligible under. The good news is teaching is on the Skilled Occupation List http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/sol/ and this should allow you to apply for a skilled migration visa. You may also have to undergo a criminal record check and an assessment of your English language skills. The academic year is divided into four terms running from late January until December. School hours are generally from 9am to 3.30pm each day. The best time to apply for jobs is in September ready for the start of new school year. See above article in TES for more information. http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6192909 Useful Links: ANZUK Teachers http://www.anzukteachers.com/ Supply teacher recruitment agency in Melbourne www.deewr.gov.au www.det.wa.edu.au For further information contact: Australian High Commission, Australia House, Strand, London WC2B 4LA Tel: 020 7379 4334 www.uk.embassy.gov.au

Teaching in New Zealand (written by Jackie Dean, Manager, Career Development Centre University of Otago, New Zealand May 2012)

As in other countries experiencing the impact of the global economic recession, New Zealand has recently seen some significant changes to teacher supply and demand.

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The number of school teachers leaving the profession is at its lowest point for 10 years and so is the number of teaching vacancies, indicating that teachers are staying in their jobs longer. This is reducing the number of positions available for teachers who are looking for work. The majority of overseas teachers working in New Zealand schools have come from countries with strong language, cultural and educational similarities with New Zealand such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Canada and South Africa. As an overseas trained teacher, you will need to be extremely competent in written and spoken English The Teach NZ website www.teachnz.govt.nz summarises the NZ teaching opportunities that existed at the time of writing ( May 2012) . Check the website for current updates. Early childhood teachers (ECE) Demand for teachers who are speakers of te reo Māori and Pasifika languages is high. All overseas early childhood education teaching qualification need to be assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority to be equivalent to a Diploma of Teaching (ECE) or Bachelor of Teaching (ECE). Overseas trained ECE teachers must be qualified to teach 0-5 years to obtain NZ equivalency and teacher registration. Many overseas applicants are qualified to teach in the 4-5 age range only. It is therefore critical that ECE teachers considering coming to New Zealand, have their qualifications assessed by NZQA . Primary and Secondary teachers In both primary and secondary, there is still a shortage of highly qualified teachers of Te Reo Māori and for Māori Medium teachers, and strong demand for teachers in some secondary specialist subjects like physics and maths. Overseas trained teachers need to be aware that all branches of teaching have been removed from Immigration New Zealand’s skills shortage lists. This means that before Immigration New Zealand will issue a work visa, a school has to show that it could not appoint a suitable New Zealand teacher. Teachers under the age of 30 are advised to consider a working holiday visa which is more flexible. Details are available on the Immigration New Zealand website at http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/workingholiday/unitedkingdomworkingholidayscheme.htm Overseas teachers interested in coming to New Zealand, should contact TeachNZ at TeachNZ.admin@minedu.govt.nz for up to date and detailed information. Special education teachers Qualified, experienced teachers of children with learning or behavioural issues and those working with children with physical disabilities are sought after.

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Applying to Teach in New Zealand There are four steps that overseas teachers must complete if they wish to teach in New Zealand. We suggest you carry out the steps in this order to make your move to New Zealand easier. (This information is available in greater detail on the Teach NZ website ) 1. 1. Firstly, have your qualifications assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications

Authority (NZQA) http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/international-qualifications for the purposes of teacher registration and starting salary in state schools.

2. Then, gain registration as a teacher by registering with the New Zealand Teachers

Council (Steps 1 & 2 may be started at the same time) www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz 3. Apply for a job. Once teacher registration has been gained teachers can apply for

any teaching position in New Zealand appropriate to their skills, qualifications and experience.

4. Obtain a work permit from Immigration New Zealand. www.immigration.govt.nz Applying for a Teaching Post in New Zealand Once registration is completed teachers can apply for any teaching position in New Zealand. All vacancies are advertised in the official publication The New Zealand Education Gazette or you can visit the Education Gazette online. www.edgazette.govt.nz. There is a search engine which makes it possible to search by subject and geographic region (and you can subscribe to be notified of vacancies meeting your criteria). In New Zealand, schools are responsible for employing their own staff. There is no central staffing agency and no government department responsible for staff placement. All applications should be made therefore, to the employing school. In early childhood services, teachers are employed by the licensee or owner of the service. However you can work through approved teacher recruitment agents. http://www.teachnz.govt.nz/teaching-in-new-zealand/recruitment-agencies/ They will help you with the assessment, registration, immigration and application processes. Their services should be free as they are paid by schools using them to help fill vacancies. Recruitment Agencies There are a number of recruitment agencies available to you if you are looking at teacher vacancies in New Zealand. The three agencies shown below specialise in teacher recruitment. Their services are free to teachers. Education Personnel Ltd - is the preferred teacher recruitment agent for the Ministry of Education. www.edperson.co.nz Offices in Wellington Oasis Education Oasis Education is a specialist international educator recruitment agency www.oasis-edu.co.nz Offices in Auckland

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Randstad Education Specialises in the recruitment of early childhood education although does also offer day supply teachers to primary and secondary schools. Offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch www.randstad.co.nz

Useful resources: Education resources Ministry of Education: the Ministry of Education's website has a wealth of information on New Zealand's education system. www.minedu.govt.nz Te Kete Ipurangi: the online knowledge basket is New Zealand's bilingual education portal. It provides information, resources, and curriculum materials to enhance teaching and learning, raise student achievement, and advance professional development for teaching staff and school managers. www.tki.org.nz Education Review Office: the ERO reviews all schools and early childhood services in New Zealand within a specified period and is a useful reference for New Zealand schools’ and services' performances. www.ero.govt.nz

Immigration resources Immigration New Zealand: New Zealand's official immigration site (a service of the Department of Labour). www.immigration.govt.nz New Zealand Now: an additional Immigration New Zealand site containing practical, helpful visa and employment information and useful links. www.newzealandnow.govt.nz

Union websites for salary information: PPTA post primary teachers association www.ppta.org.nz NZEI New Zealand Educational Institute www.nzei.org.nz

Teaching in Canada Teachers wishing to emigrate to Canada and seek employment in public schools must meet all the requirements made of teachers moving within Canada. Teacher qualifications must be submitted to the teacher certification body in the province or territory of application. In addition there are requirements pertaining to immigrants. The initial application should be made to the nearest Canadian immigration office in the applicant's country. In Canada, candidates must apply directly to the specific school board in the particular province or territory where they wish to teach. To link directly to school boards in each province or territory, go to: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/relsites/oth_prov.html

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Most teaching positions are advertised in local newspapers between February and June, with duties commencing in September of the following school year. Applicants must generally be present in Canada and available for interview. Apply to Teach Network (ATTN) is a "one-stop" recruitment centre for teachers www.applytoteach.ca/ Jobs in Education also assists job seekers - www.jobsineducation.com/ Canadian Teachers Federation http://www.ctf-fce.ca Canadian High Commission, Macdonald House, 1 Grosvenor Square, London W1K 4AB Tel: 020 7258 6600 http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/united_kingdomroyaume_uni/index.aspx?lang=eng

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FAQ’s (Taken from CC58 Teaching FAQ’s booklet found on our download zone http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/careers/DownloadZone/Booklets.htm )

Can you teach in Europe if you have a UK teaching qualification? The answer to this will vary with the country where you want to teach and the type of school (private or public). Assuming you want to teach the subject/age range relevant to your training in a school in Europe, the following information may help: The teaching profession is covered by the general system for the recognition of professional qualifications across European Economic Area (EEA) member states. Although covered by the general system, teaching qualifications are not automatically recognised by EEA states, so you have to apply for recognition in the country where you want to teach. http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=457 Getting recognition does not mean you will find it easy to get a job, as competition may be high. You will find most jobs require at least one year’s experience. Language fluency will be expected in most countries, except in English medium schools. For further information on these schools see http://www.cois.org and http://www.cobis.org.uk You can search for job vacancies in Europe at: http://ec.europa.eu/eures and http://www.tes.co.uk/jobs/

Is a PGCE valid abroad? A PGCE and the achievement of qualified teacher status do not necessarily qualify you to teach in another country. All countries have their own rules and regulations as to who can and who cannot be accepted as a qualified teacher. Most, but not all, overseas schools will require applicants for teaching posts to have a recognised degree and in practice, most jobs would require you to be a fully qualified teacher with experience. In Europe the teaching profession is covered by the general system for the recognition of professional qualifications across EEA member states. Although covered by the general system, teaching qualifications are not automatically recognised by EEA states, so you have to apply for recognition in the country where you want to teach. For non-European countries you will need to contact the teaching professional body for the countries you are interested in to find out specific requirements. Also, be aware that in some countries, e.g. Canada and the USA, different regions or states have different policies so you will need to contact local education departments for information. In some cases, PGCEs are recognised but non-PGCE routes to qualified teacher status are not. You will need a working visa or permit for certain countries. The answer to this will vary with the country where you want to teach and the type of school (private or public). Assuming you want to teach the subject/age range relevant to your training in a school in Europe, the following information may help: The teaching profession is covered by the general system for the recognition of professional qualifications across European Economic Area (EEA) member states.

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Although covered by the general system, teaching qualifications are not automatically recognised by EEA states, so you have to apply for recognition in the country where you want to teach. http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=457 Getting recognition does not mean you will find it easy to get a job, as competition may be high. You will find most jobs require at least one year’s experience. Language fluency will be expected in most countries, except in English medium schools. For further information on these schools see http://www.cois.org and http://www.cobis.org.uk You can search for job vacancies in Europe at: http://ec.europa.eu/eures and http://www.tes.co.uk/jobs/

If you have qualified in one country in the UK, can you teach in other UK countries? Generally speaking, yes. There is mutual recognition of QTS between England and Wales, and teachers trained in Scotland and Northern Ireland are generally eligible to teach in England and Wales. In Scotland, the General Teaching Council for Scotland require a reference and documentation to support an application for registration from teachers who qualified outside Scotland: http://www.gtcs.org.uk/home/qualified-outside-of-scotland/teacher-qualified-outside-scotland.aspx For Northern Ireland, teachers who trained elsewhere in the UK are required to register with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland: http://www.gtcni.org.uk

NQT Induction in overseas schools The regulations are very specific. For an overseas school to offer statutory induction it would have to meet the requirements in Regulation 6 (d) of the Induction Regulations. That is that they would have to be a member of a recognised organisation such as : • British schools in the Middle East (BSME) • Council of British International Schools (COBIS) • Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) • National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS) And would have had an inspection within the previous six years by an inspectorate accredited by the Secretary of State which confirms that they comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of State for such schools. They would then need to find an Appropriate Body for mentoring and quality assuring the process. This could be a Local Authority, a Training School or the Independent Schools Teacher Induction Panel (if they are members). If all these requirements are met they could offer induction.

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