The international school librarian might not be at the forefront of your mind when you think about international schools dealing with a global pandemic. This time has revealed numerous ways in which librarians play a critical role in supporting the entire school community, beyond offering a quiet space for your reading pleasure. Read on to… Read more »
Posts by Alexandra Plummer
One-way video interviews are a relatively new way to gain insight into a potential candidate’s fit for a role in an international school. At first glance they appear to be incredibly nerve-wracking. The candidate can’t see the interviewer so it can feel very daunting but with some familiarity and preparation, it can be learned…. Read more »
A transparent & unique school screening process. Are you curious about how we choose the schools we work with? As an international teacher you want to know that the school you are applying for is legitimate. As a school you want to know you are part of a reputable and personable platform full of the… Read more »
Has the Covid-19 situation left you a little struck for cash? Or has it prompted you to reflect on your career? Covid has bought about change for everyone and many of us left in a time of transition. Transitions can be tough, but luckily we have our accredited coach, Eldon here to support you in finding… Read more »
More schools continue to reopen around the world. While we are coming to terms with social distancing becoming the ‘new normal’, what does it really take when re-opening international schools? We are seeing more schools in Europe begin to re-open. Schools are prioritising health and safety precautions and student and staff wellbeing. Beyond this, they… Read more »
According to UNICEF “ Some 1.5 billion students — close to 90% of all primary, secondary and tertiary learners in the world — are no longer able to physically go to school” That’s a considerable hit to business as normal. This global pause has enabled us to reflect and explore the ways the Covid-19 crisis… Read more »
We have all witnessed the vast changes that the Coronavirus global pandemic has had across all aspects our lives. In the international education sector the impact is likely to shape the future of international education as we know it. We’ve observed changes that we expect are likely to stick around post pandemic. While each point… Read more »
We have been closely following international school closures and the creative ways students, teachers and parents have been adjusting to Covid-19 around the world. Now we are starting to see the next shift—the reopening phase! But, what will post lock-down school reopening look like? Across the globe schools closed in order to contain the Covid-19… Read more »
Our team share their favourite books that support them in a crisis. What are you reading right now?
Read more »We are all about community here at Teacher Horizons and a large part of that is sharing how things are going, whether good or bad. Due to the global pandemic of Covid-19 most teachers around the world are teaching remotely right now. For some this is completely uncharted territory and for others, somewhat familiar. Some… Read more »