We’re extremely excited to relaunch the Totally Teach Tier System for 2026 - an updated guide designed to give teachers clearer, more transparent insight into where they currently sit in the international school market, and which opportunities they’re most competitive for.

While it’s not common, the reality is that, yes, a school can retract a job offer under certain circumstances.

And in international education, where visas, safeguarding, references, and timelines all play major roles, there are several reasons why it can happen.

The good news? Most offer withdrawals are rare and avoidable, and understanding the process can help you protect yourself professionally.

Yes, absolutely.

Bronze Tier vacancies are still very much part of the international school market in 2026. However, compared to previous years, there just aren’t quite as many of them.

When applying for international teaching roles, there’s one factor that consistently stands out to schools: stability.

While qualifications, experience, and interview performance all matter, a stable work history is often what gives schools real confidence in a candidate.

We're SUPER excited to announce a brand new addition to the lovely goodies you'll find inside

your Totally Teach Welcome Box.

Although this one isn't necessarily for our teachers...

You’ve polished your CV, prepared an introduction video, and your application has been sent out - what next?

Interview invitations!

Receiving an interview invitation from an international school is great progress, and what you do after receiving that invitation matters just as much as any other part of the application process. 

During peak recruitment season, schools move quickly, calendars fill up fast, and delays can sometimes even mean missed opportunities.

Here are some best practices to help you handle interview invitations professionally and confidently.

If you’re a qualified, international teacher, the world is your oyster! The demand for excellent educators is worldwide, with more opportunities out there than you can count.

When job hunting, some teachers may prioritise a specific location in their job search due to a family tie, work opportunity, or lifestyle preference. 

While preferences are completely understandable, being overly fixed on location can significantly narrow your options, and even slow down your hiring timeline.

We all know that the international teaching market has changed rapidly in recent years. Competition is fierce, meaning that schools in the most sought-after destinations are never short on teachers and talent. 

If your goal is to secure a strong role quickly, here is why being open on location is one of the smartest and most strategic moves you can make in your job search.

If the last few years taught international schools anything, it’s that recruitment is no longer seasonal; it’s structural. By 2026, the global education employment market won’t just be about filling vacancies. It will be about protecting quality, culture, and continuity.

That’s a big shift in mindset.

From my Totally Teach vantage point, with China as our home market and new regions like Saudi Arabia and Malaysia quickly coming into focus, I see 2026 shaping up as the year schools realise that the real challenge isn’t hiring teachers. It’s keeping them.

If you’re a qualified, international teacher, the world is your oyster! The demand for excellent educators is worldwide, with more opportunities out there than you can count.

When job hunting, some teachers may prioritise a specific location in their job search due to a family tie, work opportunity, or lifestyle preference. 

While preferences are completely understandable, being overly fixed on location can significantly narrow your options, and even slow down your hiring timeline.

We all know that the international teaching market has changed rapidly in recent years. Competition is fierce, meaning that schools in the most sought after destinations are never short on teachers and talent. 

If your goal is to secure a strong role quickly, here is why being open on location is one of the smartest and most strategic moves you can make in your job search.

Teaching internationally is about more than subject knowledge and qualifications. In global schools, your success is just as dependent on how you work as what you teach. 

Soft skills can make the difference between simply surviving in your new role, and truly thriving.

Here are the key soft skills every international educator should develop.

We are so proud to announce that Rowena, CEO of Totally Teach was OFFICIALLY announced as the WINNER of the Innovation in Education Award at the 35th elets World Education Summit Dubai 2026!

During our Totally Teach Tour, we had the absolute pleasure of hearing from Principal Simon Attwood of Ningbo British International School.

Principal Attwood generously shared his insights from years of experience in international education, including what he personally looks for when interviewing new teachers. One of the most valuable takeaways from his talk was his practical framework for evaluating international teaching opportunities.

It was such a useful and honest approach that we felt it deserved to be shared more widely.

Totally Teach is delighted to announce a new partnership with Abacare Insurance, a leading Asia-based insurance broker specialising in tailored insurance and benefits solutions for the education sector.

This collaboration brings trusted, education-focused insurance support to Totally Teach teachers AND schools, helping them feel secure, supported, and well-protected.

WOW! We’re back, after what can only be described as a brilliant, two day, TOTALLY TEACH WEEKEND in BEIJING.

If you've been invited to deliver a demo lesson at a prospective school, congratulations! This is a promising step in the hiring process. A demo lesson can feel both exciting and nerve-wracking - here's how to prepare and shine on the day.

You’ve listed your degrees, previous roles, achievements, and maybe even added a sparkle of personality. But there’s one thing we’ve noticed that some international teachers will forget to include on their CVs, and this detail could be the game changer if a school is deciding between extending an interview invite to you, or to another candidate.

When you first connect with a recruitment consultant or complete our online application form, it can feel a little like stepping into a game of twenty questions. But for us, every question has a purpose of finding you an international teaching role that truly fits. 

Let’s take a closer look at what we ask, and, more importantly, why we ask it.

Confused why you’re not getting interviews? 

We can help you with that!

After the success of our (fully booked!) CV consultations during our recent Totally Teach Tour, we wanted to make sure that this service became available and accessible to everyone.

If you’ve gone through the application process for international teaching jobs, you’ve no doubt come across a request for an ‘introduction video’. As the name suggests, it’s a short video of you introducing yourself as a teacher / available candidate. 

Introduction videos aren’t a new phenomenon, and are typically included as a staple part of a teacher’s application profile. But, is it something that schools still care about - or is it just another hoop to jump through?

Choosing your next school is a big decision that can shape not only your teaching career but also your lifestyle, personal and professional growth. While every teacher’s priorities are different, there are several key factors to keep in mind throughout your job hunt.