recruitment

Behind the Curtain of International Teacher Recruitment: Challenges and what diverse candidates can do to secure the job.

I recently did an interview about the challenges faced by diverse candidates and how they can overcome these challenged, with Daryl Sinclair, an international educator who writes extensively about education on his website: https://dsinclairwriting.wordpress.com/.

“Does a headteacher choose a weaker candidate who will be accepted by all overseeing bodies or a stronger candidate where the pressure is on because of the colour of their skin? A candidate who is not allowed to make any mistakes? Which, of course, is not correct and it shouldn’t be like that”.

Please visit his website to read the full article:

https://dsinclairwriting.wordpress.com/2022/09/04/international-headteacher-in-tanzania-describes-the-challenges-of-recruiting-teachers-and-what-diverse-candidates-can-do-to-secure-the-job-behind-the-curtain-of-international-teacher-recruitment/.

Recruitment and Tips: Interview with Staffroom

Staffroom (https://www.staffroom.school/) set up and owned by two Australian international teachers Ollie and Cheraine Escott, aims to help teachers (especially “non-native” English speakers) land their dream job. Staff room help teachers by training them on how to:

  • optimise their LinkedIn profile so that schools and recruiters reach out to them.
  • write resumes and cover letters.
  • network and build connections with schools.
  • answer interview questions.

I recently did an interview with Cheraine and Ollie about recruitment and general tips for international teachers.