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  • Season 2 Bonus: 2022 Year in Review

    Happy 2023! We’re back with a little recap of where our travels took us during 2022. Enjoy!

    Helpful links:

    * Wachau Valley wine tasting bike tour (departing from Vienna): https://www.viennaexplorer.com/

    * Naughty Noodles Saturday Brunch at Maiden Shanghai, Dubai: https://palmjumeirah.fivehotelsandresorts.com/eat-drink/maiden-shanghai

    Follow us on our socials - IG & Twitter:  @Nomadicgregors 

    Listen to the Nomadic Gregors podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3aI0utM2D3NYgqzBKJKT04

    And check out our blog - www.nomadicgregors.com

    Thanks for watching!

    Cam & Ana

    45 min
  • Season 2: Ep. 5 - Job Fairs

    This week it’s all about job fairs! Whether in-person or virtual, international recruitment fairs can be incredibly rewarding and not only lead you to your next #internationalteaching job, but help you build a professional network spanning the globe. Listen on to learn how to prepare for a teacher job fair and the pros and cons of in-person and virtual job fairs.

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    Follow us on our socials: IG & Twitter:  @Nomadicgregors 

    And check out our blog - www.nomadicgregors.com

    Thanks for watching!

    Cam & Ana

    40 min
  • Season 2: Ep. 4 - Teacher Recruitment Agencies

    Let’s get things going and get ready to apply for #internationaleducation jobs! Today it’s all about recruitment agencies: How they can help you find your ideal job and school, what you need to set up your candidate profile, and what to look for in an ideal recruitment agency!

    DISCLAIMER: We are registered candidates with Search Associates and have been hired for multiple positions through their services. This episode is not associated or sponsored by Search Associates. All opinions are our own and based on our personal experiences.

    Agencies mentioned:

    * International Schools Services: https://www.iss.edu/

    * Search Associates: https://www.searchassociates.com/

    * TES: https://www.tes.com/

    * Teacher Horizons: https://www.teacherhorizons.com/

    * Carney Sandoe: https://www.carneysandoe.com/

    * The International Educator: https://www.tieonline.com/

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    Follow us on our socials: IG & Twitter:  @Nomadicgregors 

    Listen to the Nomadicgregors podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3aI0utM2D3NYgqzBKJKT04

    And check out our blog - www.nomadicgregors.com

    Thanks for watching!

    Cam & Ana

    50 min
  • Season 2: Ep. 3 - Getting Started in International Teaching

    Episode 3 of Season 2 is all about what you need to get started in international teaching! Helpful links to teacher certification/master’s programs:

    • Multiple programs listed here: https://teach.com/online-ed/short-courses/online-education-courses/
    • Teachaway: https://www.teachaway.com/
    • Moreland (formerly TeachNow): https://moreland.edu/teacher-certification
    • George Mason University Online Teaching Licensure Programs: https://education.gmu.edu/teacher-track/online-teacher-licensure-programs
    • The College of New Jersey (Special Ed. and Elementary Education ONLY): https://specialeducation.tcnj.edu/graduate/special-education-programs/
    • USC’s MA in Teaching (includes certification): https://rossieronline.usc.edu/masters/online-master-of-arts-in-teaching-program/

      • UK Government Links on Education:

      • Get into Teaching in the UK: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/train-to-be-a-teacher
      • Qualified Teaching Status: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/qualified-teacher-status-qts
      • Qualified Teaching Status if you’re trained outside of the UK: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-qualified-teacher-status-qts-if-you-teach-outside-the-uk/routes-to-qualified-teacher-status-qts-for-teachers-and-those-with-teaching-experience-outside-the-uk#apply-for-qualified-teacher-status-qts
      • iQTS (pilot program coming soon): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-qualified-teacher-status-iqts/introducing-the-international-qualified-teacher-status-iqts-pilot

        • PGCE Programs:

        • Stafford Online: https://www.staffordglobal.org/course/pgce-postgraduate-certificate-in-education/

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          Follow us on our socials: IG & Twitter:  @Nomadicgregors 

          Listen to the Nomadic Gregors podcast on Spotify: @Nomadicgregors

          Or check out our blog - www.nomadicgregors.com

          TRAVEL AND TEACHING INTERNATIONALLY GUIDES COMING SOON TO THE BLOG!

          Thanks for watching!

          Cam & Ana

          43 min
        • Season 2: Ep. 2 - Why Teach Internationally (part 2)
          In Episode 2 of this season, we’re focusing on the personal advantages and disadvantages you may face teaching in an international school. We’re only speaking about our personal experience based on our own family circumstances, though! We hope it helps provide some perspective in deciding if working in international school is for you.
          DISCLAIMER:
          *The information on this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Our insights are based on our personal experience.
          *The information on this episode does not constitute legal or financial advice. All legal and financial situations are unique; therefore, we recommend consulting a legal and/or tax professional to ensure you understand the implications of a move abroad for your finances and your family.
          Follow us on our socials: IG & Twitter: @Nomadicgregors
          Listen to the Nomadic Gregors podcast on Spotify: search Nomadicgregors
          Or check out our blog - www.nomadicgregors.com
          TRAVEL AND TEACHING INTERNATIONALLY GUIDES COMING SOON TO THE BLOG!
          Thanks for watching!
          Cam & Ana
          37 min
        • Season 2: Ep. 1 - Why become an international teacher?

          We’re back for Season 2! This season is all about international education: the great, not so great, and how to get into this incredible career path that has changed our lives!

          In this episode, we are talking about the positives and negatives of international education from the professional standpoint - including opportunities and challenges to learn about new curricular models, expand your professional development, and experience greater cultural diversity at school!

          Some of the sources we reference in this episode:

          • What are International Schools - Search Associates: https://www.searchassociates.com/Schools/Default.aspx
          • Recent statistics on international schools - ISC Research:

            • https://iscresearch.com/more-than-12000-international-schools-in-the-world/

            • Demand for International Schools Spurs Rapid Growth - The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2017/06/the-international-school-surge/528792/
            • 2021-2022 List of Assisted Schools - US Department of State: https://www.state.gov/2021_worldwide_fact_sheet
            • Elite International Schools Have a Racism Problem - Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-03-04/elite-international-school-education-runs-on-systemic-racism?leadSource=uverify%20wall

              • Follow us on our socials - IG & Twitter:  @Nomadicgregors 

              Listen to the Nomadic Gregors podcast on Spotify: search Nomadicgregors

              Or check out our blog - www.nomadicgregors.com

              TRAVEL AND TEACHING INTERNATIONALLY GUIDES COMING SOON TO THE BLOG!

              Thanks for watching!

              Cam & Ana

              43 min
            • Season 1: Ep. 10 - The Year in Travel

              Our final episode for this season, we discuss our travels for the the past year (think academic school year as we're teachers and that's how we kinda view things). We went to a number of new and exciting places for us and had some great experiences! There are a couple of pictures inserted into the video, but if you'd like to see more, please check out our blog or follow us on Instagram!

              39 min
            • Season 1: Ep. 9 - Downsides of Being an Expat

              We've spent the entire season discussing what it means to be an expat, what the daily life is like, and some of the different ways and reasons people choose to go abroad. In this episode, we're looking at the some of the not-so-fun parts of living in a foreign country. Let us know what you think, like and subscribe!

              47 min
            • Season 1: Ep. 8 - Why People Choose to Move Abroad

              Last episode, we took a look at some of the different ways that people end up in new countries as expats. In this episode, episode 8, we are looking at the "why" of why people move abroad and become expats. It could be financial, professional, or even romantic!

              42 min
            • Season 1: Ep. 7 - Becoming an Expat

              In this episode, we're going over some of the different pathways that people end up as expats. These are certainly not the only ways possible, but some of what we have seen as the most common. As always, we encourage you to do some extra research on becoming an expatriate if you're interested! A few resources to check out for jobs that can lead to being an expat:

              Freelance & Other

              • LinkedIn (filter for remote jobs)
              • Indeed.com (filter for remote)
              • Skipthedrive.com
              • freelancer.com
              • jobspresso

              Teaching

              • TIE (The International Educator)
              • Search Associates
              • International School Search (ISS)
              45 min

            About Nomadicgregors

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            We are the Nomadicgregors (Cam and Ana) and we're here to talk to you about what it's like to live as an expatriate, what it's like as an educator, and what it's like doing both of these together. We…