Author:
Zoe – an eco Scottish solo traveller and digital nomad: @girlwiththesuitcases and girlwiththesuitcase.com
Who can teach abroad?
Do I need a degree? No, but you will need a TEFL.
To teach abroad, many positions do require a degree. However, some jobs state that no experience or qualifications other than a TEFL course is necessary.
Do I need to be a native English speaker? No. Some jobs accept non-native English speakers as well. If you would like some experience first then you can always volunteer as a teacher abroad.
How do I get a teaching job abroad?
First scour the web and check out TEFL.com for up to date postings. Plus, you can find more posting sites here.
Once you find something suitable, send them a well-written C.V. and cover letter showing your eagerness to teach abroad.
Tip – I recommend mentioning a passion for travel and other cultures.
My experience – I recently applied to a job in Vietnam and was contacted the following day about their interest in hiring me. However due to COVID related issues, I will now be pursuing a job abroad from 2022 instead. But my experience shows that it is relatively easy to get a job teaching abroad. It can be terrifying applying for jobs abroad, but remember you have nothing to lose, you can always turn it down. So go for it and and you never know what might happen.
Tip – make sure the advert is legit, some schools are not what they seem and may not even exist at all. Do your research.
How much freedom do you have?
Generally, those who teach English abroad have weekends and most evenings free. Although this can depend on whether you are with a public or private school. With public schools, you are pretty much guaranteed school holidays which have different dates depending on what country you are teaching in. Make use of your freedom and go explore!
How much can you get paid?
You can expect to get around £1000 up to about £2000 per month. This can depend on how much experience you have or which country you’re working in.
For example, you will spend more in Australia as their living costs are higher, but you are paid a higher wage. Whereas in Asia, you are paid less but still a hugely admirable amount. You are usually paid more than the local teachers but do not bring this up though. Where ever you teach abroad though, you will earn enough to live on and be able to add to your savings.
You can also travel and teach English abroad via Cambly
Do you dream of travelling full time? Then Cambly is ideal to supplement your school wages. You do not have to be experienced at teaching or even have any experience in most cases. Just make sure you do have a passion for engaging with others and learning about their culture.
After all, teaching abroad isn’t just about the actual ‘teaching’, it is about the overall experience. Remember that although recruiters want to see an eagerness to teach, they are also looking for a passionate traveller.
If you want to know more about what it’s like to work for Cambly click here.
I’m Zoe, a 26 year old girl who grew up in the Scottish Highlands. The only time I truly feel at peace is when I travel, I am definitely not a 9 – 5 person – I am a ‘let’s get lost, meet new people, try too much new food and drink and become immersed in new cultures’ sort of person.
My mission is to inspire and inform like minded travellers. I want to share it. From the bad to the good.
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