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How to Write a Good Teaching Resume for Abroad Teaching Jobs!




First Impression Does Matter

Your CV or resume is the first representation of who you are. Remember the impression you make on your recruiter does matter. Besides, a recruiter chooses candidates from a pile of applications your first impression is the key to solidify your chances. A well-written resume means it is clear, easy to read, to the point, and stands out from the rest.

The Necessities

The must-have information on your resume is the personal details. This includes:

 

  • Mentioning your full name as it appears on the formal documents. Email address, citizenship or nationality, and your phone number.
  • Date of birth. For international job applications, it is important to put the date of birth since few countries have visa restrictions on the age of the employee.
  • Marital status. The recruiter needs to know about your marital status for accommodation and immigration requirements also the details of dependent children (if any).

 

Academic Background & Qualification

Your educational background and your overall qualification to teach in International Schools are crucial parts of your CV/resume. Things to keep in mind:

  • Write the most relevant qualification on the top. This can be teacher training qualification or degree, most recent educational degree that is in alignment with the job profile. Include only those that are relatable for the job post.
  • Your recruiter wants to know are you qualified for the job or not. Put the details of those qualifications that directly answer this question.
  • Try to be concise. Avoid elaborating every qualification. Your high school degree is only necessary if you newly qualified teacher or else no need to mention it.

Work Experience

You can draft this same you did with your qualification, most recent experience will come first. Be mindful about including:

  • Clearly state the work history. Mention the date, both month and year, the school name, and the position you are/were working on.
  • What subject you have taught and what is/was the age or class level.
  • The length of the experience for any particular curriculum you taught.
  • You experience and interactions in inclusive settings or children who have English as a second language (TEFL/TESOL learning setting).
  • Highlight your achievement, any extracurricular activities or program you organized. If you have a few in your bucket you can mention this as a separate section next to work experience as “Accomplishments & Extracurricular Activities”.

References

Though mentioning about references is not mandatory, it is good to have one or two reference on your resume, especially, when you are applying for an international teaching job. Adding reference letters to your application can give you that extra edge.

  • These references should be of supervisor positions – principal, Vice Principal, HOD, and Head Teacher, etc.
  • Mention their full name, designation, name of the institute they work for, and professional mail id.
  • Always ask for permission before including them as your reference source in your resume.

 

While searching for international school jobs, you also need to make sure you prepare an impressive international teaching resume. International School Teacher resume needs to look professional. Hence choose to make it precise, convenient for the recruiter to read and locate your teaching expertise.

Top 3 Guidelines to Make Your International Teaching Resume Stand Out –

Choose Facts over Details

Emphasis on quality, not quantity. Your resume should not be more than two pages long. This is where you need to mindfully sketch what are the details that you are going to include so that your resume seems to be in alignment with what the recruiter is looking for. Avoid too many explanations, keep an outlook of professionalism, and preferably include a photo.

Check Spelling and Grammar

It is common to make such errors, which is why it is absolutely essential to have a thorough check of grammar and spelling. Often time it is difficult to spot your own mistakes. The best way to do it is to run it by someone to proofread. Ask your friends or colleague, they might even come up with vital suggestions. Or else you can use Grammarly, it is a popular website and very handy too.

Make it Presentable

The presentation, formatting, and order of your resume are very crucial. Since your resume is going to be a digital version, the recruiter has to scan it. Keep in mind your CV/resume is scannable. Make the recruiter's job easy, which means highlight your teaching proficiency, skills, and experience. Use simple formatting and above all avoid complete designs and graphics.

 

Preparing a good resume is while searching for international school jobs is not only a formality, it is more about make or break deal. When International schools are willing to hiring people from outside their country, they need to know they are investing in the right person. Your resume is going to speak to them as to whether you as the candidate is who they are looking for! Not only does the resume have to be relevant for them it also needs to stand out from the crowd.

 

Take the time you need to prepare your resume. Don't rush! Certainly, do not make it last moment while you wait for a good offer to come. A good resume needs to be thoughtful, goal-oriented, and checked before sending it right away.