UNIT 10 – Top Tips for Finding Work

• Don’t rule out smaller countries: they often offer better opportunities for finding work.

• Think about going off the beaten track. Whilst jobs can be harder to come by, the pace of
life is usually slower, and you will have more opportunities to integrate into the local
community.

• Do as much research as possible before selecting a country. Remember to consider the

climate, language and how easily you can travel around.

• Remember that teaching kids can be a lot of fun but requires different skills to teaching
adults.

• If you are a UK national, explore seasonal work at summer schools in the UK.

• Look for opportunities to teach one-to-one in your local town or deliver voluntary teaching
to help build up your experience.

• Check your contract. Look out for details on holidays / time off and professional
development as well as when / what you will get paid.

• Choose your employer carefully. Research the school before you go and speak to other
teachers.

• Get the paperwork right. Make sure your passport is up to date, and you have the correct
visa.

• Get inoculated. Check what jabs you need well in advance of leaving.

• Look at online versions of local English language papers for the country in which you want
to work. This can lead to job opportunities and gives you more insight about the country.

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