There is an increasing proportion of teachers who are seeking opportunities outside of their countries of residence who are racialised and categorised in ways that cause challenges to their ability to find work and exist happily within international education. I started my international journey back in 2016, and through my experiences, I wish to support the decision that more and more teachers are contemplating.
There are many articles online discussing the wonderful opportunities presented by teaching internationally. Unfortunately, many of these articles are centred on the experience of teachers who are racialised as white and gendered as male, or are so shallow that it is difficult to read as anything more than an advert rather than guidance.
The following series of articles seeks to break through this and provide some truths and some tips for teachers who may face inequitable challenges based on their identity who are seeking and preparing for employment abroad or changing schools in general.
Each article linked below has some advice, some personal anecdotes, and a quick TLDR at the end for anyone looking for a checklist or just in a hurry.
1. Introduction: My Perspective on Teaching Internationally
2. Introduction: Why You Should Teach Internationally — Black Edition
3. How to Secure an International Teaching Job — Black Edition
5. Three Reasons Why International Teachers Quit and How to Buck the Trend — Black Edition
6. Navigating the Expat Community as an International Teacher — Black Edition
7. How I Used Dating Apps to Find Companionship as an International Teacher — Black Edition
8. For the Money or for the Experience? The Moral Dilemma of International Teaching — Black Edition
9. International Teaching; It’s Okay to Say No — Black Edition
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