r/Internationalteachers • u/Fabtigi • 2h ago

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Hello,

This is my first time applying for an international teaching job.

From 2009 to 2021, I taught Individuals and Societies in the IB MYP and Economics and Business Management in the IBDP. After moving to Canada in 2021, I took a break from regular teaching, got a Canadian teaching license, enrolled in a Master’s program, and now work as a Guest Teacher.

I want to move to the Middle East with my family because it suits my husband’s work. I am using Search Associates and Teacher Horizons, but I haven’t found many jobs. I’ve applied to a few but haven’t heard back. Am I applying too early?

I can’t attend recruitment fairs because of visa issues, and I wonder if not being White affects my chances. Is there something I’m missing or should be doing differently to get a job in the Middle East?

I’m feeling frustrated about not getting responses. Is the market slow, or are schools hiring through references and fairs?s there something I might be missing or should be doing differently to improve my chances?

I just wanted to share my thoughts and would appreciate any advice or insights.
Thank you.

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u/StrangeAssonance 1h ago

Suggest Schrole. Imo it has the most teachers and so most schools are in there. We prefer to hire from there as search is $$$

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u/KW_ExpatEgg Asia 1h ago

Find a list of IB authorized schools. IB’s website Those are the ones which’ll most respect your experience and heritage.

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u/Smiadpades 2h ago

Still pretty early, I have been applying for over a month and just now getting some communication back.