The Teaching Abroad Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kirstie Beecheno
Always dreamt of Teaching Abroad as a qualified teacher but didn't know how to get started? Join Kirstie, an Aussie primary teacher, currently teaching at an International School in Hong Kong as she dives into the big wins and hard truths of Teaching Abroad. If you want tips and tricks, and to hear inspiring stories of past and present international teachers make sure you like and subscribe to help you get started on your Teaching Abroad journey.
Welcome to the tenth episode of the Teaching Abroad Podcast. In this episode, we are going to talk all about packing. I have moved abroad to live or study for more than 6 months 3 times now and there have definitely been some things I have learnt along the way. We are going to discuss what you definitely need to pack and what you can leave out, and the best attitude to take to packing. Packing can be very nerve-wracking. You’re not sure if you’ve included enough or not enough. Well, stay tuned because this very episode is going to alleviate these anxieties and leave you with solid advice on how to pack to teach and live abroad.
This episode is going to address 7 different key areas: clothing, toiletries, food, keepsakes, documents, teaching resources and a shipping company that I recommend for solo travellers who just have a little bit more than a plane ticket covers.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- The 7 things you need to consider when packing to start your overseas teaching job
- What you really need to pack
- The things that you need to prioritise and the things that can be left out
- A great company to help you get your things abroad when you just a little bit too much for the plane
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Beginner’s Guide to Teaching Abroad (including the Teaching Abroad Destination Quiz)
Send My Bag - 5% Discount - sendmybag.com/KIRSTIE5
More from Kirstie:
Instagram: @missbeechieteaches
Tiktok: @missbeechieteaches
Website: Innovative Global Teaching
Welcome to the ninth episode of the Teaching Abroad Podcast. Teaching abroad is a wonderful, wild ride. This episode is about what happens after the job interview but before you step onto the plane to your new home. One of these things, of course, is packing, but that is such a big topic, I’m going to leave it for its own episode. Next episode in fact. So keep tuned for next week's episode of the teaching Abroad Podcast to get the top lessons I’ve learnt about packing from the 4 times I have moved to either work or study abroad.
This episode is going to cover two main topics. First the practical, what needs to get done and how to do it, and second the emotional side of preparing to go overseas. It is an emotional doozy you need to be prepared for.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- What to do between interviewing and getting a job offer
- The first thing you need to do after getting an international teaching job offer
- The things that you need to prioritise and the things that can be left til last
- How to deal with the emotional rollercoaster of anxiety, excitement, glee and dread
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Teaching Abroad Podcast - Episode 8 - Tips for Preparing for Interviews
The Teaching Abroad Podcast - Episode 6 - Red Flags to Watch Out for in International Schools
More from Kirstie:
Instagram: @missbeechieteaches
Tiktok: @missbeechieteaches
Website: Innovative Global Teaching
Welcome to the 8th episode of the teaching abroad podcast. I am so glad you’re here. If you’ve been listening along with this season of the podcast, then you’ll know that it is set up to really take you through the steps you need to take from step one, figuring out you're why all the way to what it’s like having to have to make friends, to deal with culture shock and homesickness.
This is a really great episode where I am going to be sharing with you mostly be about my experience with interviews and what I learnt from them so that you can learn from my mistake too.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- About my experience interviewing for an international teaching job
- My top tips to help you prepare to make the biggest impact
- The 2 errors I made and how to avoid them
- Where you can find examples of interview question
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Beginner’s Guide to Teaching Abroad (including the Teaching Abroad Destination Quiz)
5 international job interview questions to expect | Tes Magazine
Prepare yourself: Top interview questions for international teaching jobs • Teacher Horizons
Questions to expect at your international school interview | TIC Recruitment
A complete guide to ace your international teaching job interview
International Teaching Interview Preparation: Tips and Tricks
25 Most Common Teacher Interview Questions & Answers in 2022
More from Kirstie:
Instagram: @missbeechieteaches
Tiktok: @missbeechieteaches
Website: Innovative Global Teaching
Welcome to the seventh episode of the Teaching Abroad Podcast. Teaching abroad is a wonderful, wild ride. I feel like I'm saying a lot on this podcast that something or another was the hardest part of the journey because I remember it that way. Without much guidance and having to figure this all out on my own, I felt like I got over one challenge only to be presented with another. I figured out the places I could go to and decided what might suit me best, only to realise I had no idea how to actually apply for the job.
This is what this episode is about. The very literal 'how do I find job applications'. It’s all good and well to know what kinds of jobs we want and the kinds of schools we're interested in but how do we actually apply for them? Where do international schools advertise? Is the hiring process different to what it is in my home country? Who knows - not me! Well, at least not Kirstie of 2019. But 2022 Kirstie, who spent two years in London, and now teaches in an International School in Hong Kong is well versed with where to go. So take a seat and take notes because this episode is jammed packed!
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why you should start looking at job applications today
- Four different types of places to look for international school jobs
- Direct links to different job application websites
- If you’re cut out to teach a new curriculum
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Beginner’s Guide to Teaching Abroad
Quality Schools International
Nord Anglia
TES
ISS
Global Recruitment Collaborative
Search Associates
More from Kirstie:
Instagram: @missbeechieteaches
Tiktok: @missbeechieteaches
Website: Innovative Global Teaching
Welcome to the 6th episode of the teaching abroad podcast. I am so glad you're here. This is a really interesting episode discussing the ins and outs of what to look for in a school, from my experience. This season of the teaching abroad podcast is set out to really take you on that journey, from your first step, to how to settle into a new country, on your journey of teaching abroad.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- 5 things I was looking for in an Internationally School
- What were some deal-breakers and what I was willing to compromise on
- 4 red flags from international schools to watch out for
- A great tip to counteract them.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Beginner’s Guide to Teaching Abroad (including the Teaching Abroad Destination Quiz)
5 Amazing International Curriculums You Need to Know About if You Want to Teach Internationally
More from Kirstie:
Instagram: @missbeechieteaches
Website: Innovative Global Teaching
Welcome to the fifth episode of The Teaching Abroad Podcast - jam-packed full of teaching abroad tips from current teachers abroad.
This episode is one of the ones I have been looking forward to the most because it is just full of such great information. What is even better is that you can (and should!) follow each and every teacher mentioned in this podcast episode. They come from all over the world, teach all over the world and in a variety of contexts. Regardless if you know exactly where you want to go, or if you have no idea, this podcast episode has something for you.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- about why this episode is so great
- about 7 different international teachers all over the world
- some great advice from those who have done it before
- how to avoid some classic mistakes.
International Teachers Featured in this episode:
Ashlyn Anderson
@ashlyn.renae
Ashlyn Overseas
Kristen Montgomery
@growingglobalcitizens
Growing Global Citizens
Thomas Blakemore
@thomasblakemore
Teach Travel Triumph
Thomas Blakemore - Youtube
Ilana
@the_lykke_charm
The Lykke Charm
Steph
@edventuresabroad
Edventures Abroad - Youtube
Anessa
@Expatpanda
Expat Panda
Kathryn
@teachingandtravelingohmy
Resources mentioned in this episode:The Beginner’s Guide to Teaching Abroad (including the Teaching Abroad Destination Quiz)
Mistakes to Avoid when choosing where to go
More from Kirstie:
Instagram: @missbeechieteaches
Website: Innovative Global Teaching
Welcome to a bonus episode of the Teaching Abroad Podcast. This season of the teaching abroad podcast has been set up to take you through the journey of teaching abroad step by step, starting from considering what is important to you, all the way to your first couple of weeks on the job.
This episode is a little bit of a diversion from that, but I felt like this needed to be an episode. I want to give you every resource and support available to help you on your teaching abroad journey. A lot of people have been asking what my first couple of months teaching abroad in Hong Kong has been like. Well this episode is an answer to that question.
Teaching abroad is a wonderful, wild ride. I say all the time that moving to teaching internationally was one of the best career decision I have ever made. I highly recommend it. But in saying that, it’s not easy.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- about what it was really like for me moving abroad
- about the induction period at my school
- about how I am settling into online learning fulltime
- What is included in the Beginner's Guide To Teaching Abroad
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Beginner's Guide To Teaching Abroad
More from Kirstie:
Instagram: @missbeechieteaches
Website: Innovative Global Teaching
Are you interested in what kinds of curricula there are out there to teach in International Schools? If this is you then start listening to this week's episodes.
International curriculum and the differences between international curriculum is one of the top questions I get asked about Teaching Abroad. What is the IB? What are the differences between international curricula? Do I need training? Can I teach a national curriculum abroad? Do I need experience? How hard it is to teach a new curriculum? Therefore If these are questions you find yourself asking, then this episode is for you.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- The two main types of curriculum taught in international schools
- The most common National Curriculums taught in international schools
- A breakdown of the most common International Curriculums taught in international schools
- Why you may or may not want to get international curriculum training before you go
**Disclaimer - In this episode I mixed up my words for the Cambridge International Education, often referring to it as CIC instead of CIE.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Teaching Abroad Beginners Guide: 8 of the Most Common Questions Answered
International Curriculum 1: International Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate Programs
Sevenoaks School: The IB explained
The International Baccalaureate explained by The Week UK
International Curriculum 2: International Primary Curriculum
Fieldwork Education
ITS Education Asia Article - COMPARISON OF IPC AND PY
International Curriculum 3: Cambridge International Education
Cambridge International
What's your choice for a successful future – the IB Diploma or the Cambridge Programme? - International School
More from Kirstie:
Instagram: @missbeechieteaches
Website: Innovative Global Teaching
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There are so many different things to consider when thinking about where you should teach internationally? How much money do you want to save? What kinds of schools do you want to work in? What are your qualifications? How far away from home do you want to be? Tune into this episode to figure out what kinds of questions matter, and learn from my experience when I had to pick where to Teach Abroad.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- The biggest mistake I see people make when choosing where to go
- 3 different things to consider when looking to teach overseas
- How to balance your teacher needs vs your personal needs
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Blog Post about International Teaching Placements
Blog Post about the benefits of Teaching Abroad
Teaching Abroad Quiz - Where should you Teach Abroad?
There are so many benefits to teaching abroad. And yes, of course, travel in one of them. But there are so many more. From upskilling yourself and your CV to getting to experience a new curriculum The opportunities are endless. Why we want to teach abroad is the foundation to every other decision we make. It impacts where we want to go, the kinds of jobs we are looking for and even what kinds of employee benefits we would like. Nailing down why you want to teach abroad is the first step to starting your teaching abroad journey. Join me in this episode to hear all about it.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why I chose to Teach Abroad
- 5 different benefits you get out of teaching internationally
- Why it is important to set this as your foundation
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Free Teaching Abroad Guide - 8 Most Common Questions about Teaching Abroad
Blog Post about International Teaching Placements
Blog Post about the benefits of Teaching Abroad
Welcome to the first episode of the Teaching Abroad Podcast.
Teaching abroad is a wonderful, wild ride. I say all the time that moving to teach internationally was one of the best career decision I have ever made. I highly recommend it. But in saying that, it’s not easy. Teaching Internationally isn't as easy as clicking your fingers and magically making it happen. It takes time and effort and a whole lot of patience, planning and dreaming. This is why this podcast exists to help you on your way to your teaching abroad dreams.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- All about how I fell in love with international teaching
- How I started on my teaching abroad journey
- How I ended up in Hong Kong
- 3 Tips to get you started on your teaching abroad journey
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Blog Post about International Teaching Placements
Blog Post about the benefits of Teaching Abroad
More from Kirstie:
Instagram: @missbeechieteaches
Website: Innovative Global Teaching
Welcome to The Teaching Abroad Podcast where we talk about the big wins and the hard truths of Teaching Abroad.
I’m your host, Kirstie, an Aussie primary teacher with a masters in International education. I am currently teaching in an International School in Hong Kong and before that spent 2 years teaching in London. I am so glad you here to take the next step in your teaching abroad journey.
I have some great episodes coming up where we will discuss the ins and out of teaching abroad and hear inspiring stories from some amazing past and present international teachers. We’ll hear all about their story and what they’ve learnt from their time abroad. Every week you’ll get a new episode jam-packed with information and hidden secrets to help you on your teaching abroad journey.
Now, make sure you like and subscribe to this podcast so you’ll get new episodes straight when they are released. I cannot wait for you to hear the first episode in January 2022.
More from Kirstie:
Instagram: @missbeechieteaches
Website: Innovative Global Teaching