Do you believe in the power of education to inspire positive change? Did you become a teacher to instil in your students an appreciation and sense of responsibility towards the environment? If so, then you’re reading the right blog! In this post, we’re shining the green spotlight on the Foundation for Environmental Education and our upcoming Global Action Days.  What is the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)? The Foundation for Environmental Education is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable development and environmental education. Since 1981, FEE ..read more

Interviews can be really nerve-wracking, especially for educators looking to secure their next teaching position. Now factor in having to complete the interview online because you’re moving continents, and it can be even harder to sell yourself. This is why it’s so important to use every single opportunity to make a good impression. That being said, interviews are not just about showcasing your qualifications and experience; they’re also a chance for you to gather crucial information about the school, its culture, and whether it aligns with your professional goals and values. To help you navig ..read more

With recruitment season in full swing, this quote serves as a fantastic reminder for those of us who find it hard to identify, share or promote our strengths and career successes in applications or interviews.  For many of us, just thinking about our strengths – not to mention telling someone else about them – can make us feel pretty uncomfortable. So, how can we get comfortable with the discomfort of sharing our strengths?    First, it’s useful to identify the cause of discomfort.   Identify the ‘ick’ factor On a scale of 1 (fine) to 10 (run away and hide), how c ..read more

The importance of empathy in teaching I once read about a really cool organisation called Roots of Empathy. A baby of two months old is invited to join a class of children at an Elementary School on a monthly basis throughout the school year. They come in with a parent and a specialist instructor who facilitates the session, allowing the children to forge a relationship with the baby. The idea is that the students observe and label the baby’s feelings and intentions and, by doing so, better understand their own emotions and those of the others around them. I had my first baby when I was teachi ..read more

A few days ago, some good news came out of Myanmar: the military has agreed to a ceasefire with the armed groups they have been fighting since they seized power in their coup of February 2021. This development should go some way towards reassuring people of Myanmar’s viability as a safe place to live and so, in this blog post, we take a closer look at what it’s like to be a teacher in Myanmar. After speaking to teachers and leaders with experience in international schools in Myanmar, we can share insights with you about what it’s like to live and work in this incredible country. Myanmar, known ..read more

I’ve now taught at three international schools across three different continents. Starting out at each school was a whirlwind of learning for me. In settling into a new job, I had to engage with a new culture, a new language, and a new landscape – as well as the usual things that all teachers meet when starting out at a school: colleagues, students, buildings, (and which mugs in the staffroom are totally off-limits).  I also needed to stay the same: to maintain my own particular approach to teaching, to keep my family living our ‘normal’, and to enjoy the things I’ve always loved. So, I o ..read more

Bletchley Park, the once top-secret home of the WW2 codebreakers in the UK, recently played host to a Global Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit. This event was attended by Rishi Sunak, Elon Musk, Kamala Harris, King Charles II, Georgia Meloni, Ursula Von De Leyen and Wu Zhaohui, the Chinese Vice-Minister of Science and Technology. It’s safe to say that the entire world is concerned about the future of AI, and the impact it might have on our lives. In this post, we discuss the role of AI in education as it is understood by IB Principal Tassos Anastasiades. The twenty-eight countries at the ..read more

Teachers often ask us whether the earning potential in China makes it worth considering as a place to live and work. Obviously, this is a subjective question, and our advisers will likely answer by asking some in return: each teacher will have different parameters to consider. There is no doubt, however, that salaries in China can be some of the best in the world, and if all the right factors align, it is possible to earn, and save, a significant amount of money as a teacher in China. Teacher Savings at Dulwich College in China David Ingram, Founding Head of College, Dulwich College Shanghai P ..read more

Advisers at Teacher Horizons are often asked about what it is like to teach at an international school in China. Although we share a range of exciting opportunities, candidates can be concerned about the unique challenges that living and teaching in China may present, especially in the wake of COVID-19. They worry that visas will be difficult to process and that navigating the legal aspects of moving there might be complex and time-consuming. They are anxious about the high expectations placed on students and teachers. They are not sure if the country has opened up for travel. They don’t speak ..read more

In this guest post Sophie Peters, a teacher within our community, shares her views about Global Citizenship Education. Global Citizenship Education (GCE) aims to give students, and staff, active roles in building more peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable communities, both locally and globally. GCE and inclusion must be considered and implemented together. The combination of both disciplines is essential for school development. Neither GCE nor inclusion can be simply assigned to one school subject. The success of global citizenship relies upon the interdisciplinary nature of GCE and inclusion a ..read more