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Welcome to Search Associates:
Nick Kendell Office
September 2019
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Welcome to the beginning of the new recruiting year for 2019/2020 positions!
International school enrolments continue to grow and great teachers are in high demand around the world. July 1st marked the beginning of the Search Associates activation period for those teachers looking to make a change.
From time to time there may be updates to the candidate profile forms. If you see any red tabs, please update as needed and take a moment to check the following:
- Date of availability (go to your dashboard and click "My Profile" to make changes).
- Experience (please include your most recent experience).
- Your up-to-date CV.
- Areas you are seeking. More recruiters will see your file if you select interest in more regions of the world.
- If you have a teaching partner, your files both need to be ready. It is our policy that candidates who are part of a "teaching couple" activate together so that recruiters can see you both at the same time.
In order to comply with the International Child Protection Task Force's clear recommendations on best recruiting practices, we strongly encourage you to upload a background check (eg teacher registration card/document/police check) on your Search Associates profile (in the documents section) and any proof of teaching certification such as transcripts and certifications.
This is not mandatory (at the moment) or required by Search Associates in order to activate your file, but will make your application more streamlined for recruiters.
Police Background Checks: (for those working and living outside of their country of origin).
These should be obtained from any country in which you have previously worked. Obtaining these checks after leaving a country is much harder; therefore, it is good practice to obtain these prior to leaving the country where you are presently employed and continue to do so in countries where you will be employed in the future.
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You are looking to move to a new school August 2020. (Some schools have unexpected openings or are still looking to fill positions now). Please be proactive in your search and follow the daily updates. Contact all schools of interest.
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Your are starting a new application. Your profile takes around 30 - 40 minutes to complete. Receiving completed references usually take longer! Please be mindful of your supervisors schedule and ask for these references ASAP.
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Your file was complete but not activated as you were not ready to search. Please check and update your file, if required.
Email
when this is done to become active.
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You have not accessed your file for a month or more. This is our dormant/limbo category. PLEASE let us know what you would like us to do with your file!
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You are not looking at the moment. You
will no longer be visible to recruiters or receive daily email updates. You will still be able to gain access to your online file and will be able to edit, add, and modify your profile. All your references and uploaded documents will be saved.
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How long does the average teacher stay overseas?
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Nick and Paula Kendell have been involved in the world of international education for 25 years. In their time as overseas educators, they often wondered about the percentage of teachers who went on an adventure for an initial contract and returned home, compared to those who stayed in the same position overseas for a longer time and/or worked in other locations.
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You may be contacted from our office by one of the following people.
Deidre brings a wealth of experience as an educator for students and adults, and as a former Head of Pre-School to Grade 12 International Schools, including -
- Director of the International School of Ulaanbataar (Mongolia),
- Superintendent of Cebu International School (Philippines) and
- Interim Head for Bali International School (Indonesia).
Deidre has lived and worked in various countries - Indonesia, the Philippines, Mongolia, Cambodia, Japan, Thailand, India, PR China, Hong Kong, Brunei, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore etc.
Her goal is to improve student learning through her work with School Board members, leaders, teaching and non-teaching staff. Her expertise reflects depth and range of experiences and her mode of work ranges from statistical analysis, to workshops on-site, always with practical applications for the participants. The style she employs is reflective of her personal work philosophy: "find ways to connect with your people and help them reach their potential" - building relationships through trust and utilising capacity within schools and is inspired by Trust Matters: Leadership for Successful Schools, 2nd Edition", Megan Tschannen Moran. All of her work can be connected to her company mission as she strives to support effective learning environments for all students.
 Andy Stuart
Andy is our part-time IT expert. His current non-Search responsibilities include;
- Developing and implementing an accommodation strategy for the Dept of Treasury and Finance, including project planning and implementation, contractor management, procurement, scheduling, cost and quality management, issue management, and project monitoring and reporting
- Facilitating design, procurement and contract management for a large-scale office fit out; and
- Providing leadership and support to staff, including any allocated project team staff to facilitate a smooth and successful transition to a new and redeveloped building location within defined time-frames.
His business and IT qualifications along with senior management experience with project development have made him a welcome addition to the Search team and the smooth running of job fairs.
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Each year Search Associates holds job fairs across the globe, to bring international school recruiters and candidates together.
These fairs account for approximately 40% of total Search placements. In a world where you can use the internet, Skype, and Search Associates' comprehensive website and database, you might ask yourself why you should attend a job fair. The answer: There is nothing comparable to the in-person opportunity to experience one of the 14 unique and exciting international job fairs hosted by Search Associates around the world!
Candidates need to be fully registered with Search Associates and ensure their file is up to date, before an invitation can be issued.
A check-mark next to the box "fairs I might be interested in", is NOT a request for an invitation.
Fair invitation requests can be made after June 1st. Please email Nick for information on which fair is best for you. He offers unbiased advice based on years of experience.
A request for an invitation may be declined if the fair organiser's criteria are not fulfilled, primarily so that teachers do not waste their time or money attending a fair, which may not suit their qualifications/circumstances or result in an interview.
Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
You have one free fair attendance per Search Associates registration. Subsequent fairs will be charged of US$75.
If you accept a place at the fair and cancel within 2 weeks
of the fair date, that will be considered as a fair attendance.
Please make sure to inform both the fair organiser and ourselves asap, if you no longer need to attend a fair you have signed up for.
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When you register with Search Associates you are allocated an associate based on your locality or interest in a job fair.
Associates live in various locations and work with candidates across the globe. Nick Kendell lives in Australia and assists teachers world wide who are interested in attending either his Melbourne or Bangkok Fairs. He has experience teaching Australia, American, IB and British curriculums and schools. Nick is available anytime via email, or can Skype by appointment.
When you join Search Associates you access the following -
* Registration for 3 years, or until you find a job internationally, with or without Search Associates.
* Database access, giving information on over 700 International schools worldwide.
* One invitation to a job fair. (Please be aware that there is a USD$75 charge for each subsequent fair attendance).
* Support through the process. We are here to answer questions and offer advice where we can. We are unable to contact schools on your behalf, but certainly will put your name forward if schools ask us for recommendations.
* Help with choosing the right school for you. If you are offered a position and are unsure - we can usually answer any questions you may have about the school. If we are not sure, we can contact one of the other associates for some first-hand information. Collectively the Search Associates have either worked in the schools on our database; know the administrators; have visited the schools or know their reputations. We rely on repeat business - so we try to make sure that the school is the right fit for you. We want you to be happy!
* Advice if a school has contacted you and requested an interview. We are here to help.
* Access to thoroughly screened schools. You have a much better chance of finding a quality school through a recruiting organisation, such as Search Associates. We have made it a company goal to only accept new schools that meet our high standards. Schools wishing to recruit through Search Associates must undergo a rigorous screening process that can take up to several weeks.
"We have turned down many schools that other recruiting agencies have accepted. It is not our goal to have the largest school database but to have a database that is filled with schools who will take care of our candidates, both personally and professionally."
- President Jessica Magagna
* You receive daily updates which allow you to find out what jobs are available for your particular area of expertise.
* Schools can search for you. Schools can look at your details online once you become fully registered and you in turn, are able to contact them through our system.
* Lastly, but most importantly, you have the association with the Search Associates name which gives credibility to your applications. Recruiters know that you and your information have been thoroughly vetted.
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Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Application
It is our job to make sure your "profile" is as strong as it can be. If we see ways of improving your profile (i.e. better photo, more references, rewriting your bio notes) we will let you know.
As we begin this new recruiting season, please take a moment to make sure that your file is the best it can be.
Make sure EVERYTHING is
up to date. Most important is your
date of availability, your
most recent
experience, and having two current supervisors' references.
If you have a teaching partner who has not logged on for a month, their file will be automatically archived and recruiters
will not be able to access their file. We cannot make one half of a teaching couple active until BOTH files are complete. Recruiters need to see both files at the same time so partners need to be activated together.
Your photo creates an immediate impression. Make sure it is a head and shoulders shot with a plain background in great lighting and wear professional work clothes.
Let us know if you are available for short-term placements and we will add your name and subject areas to our books. We often have schools write to us to ask for teachers to fill in with little notice.
Search Associates is committed to ensuring that candidates registered with us have been thoroughly evaluated not just for quality of teaching but for a background clear of actual or suspicious misbehaviour around children. Although
we do not require candidates to provide copies (at the moment) of their background checks, certification, and college transcripts, we are STRONGLY encouraging candidates to upload these documents to their Search Associates candidate file on the "DOCUMENTS" tab. Candidates providing this information will be MORE competitive in the eyes of international schools. Details of the documents we are suggesting can be found on your "DOCUMENTS" tab on your candidate application. For overseas candidates we advise requesting a police clearance just before leaving a country.
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Nick's Facebook group for active teachers
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| Nick Kendell Office |
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This group is actively maintained by Senior Associate Nick Kendell and his partner, Paula Kendell for Search Associates candidates and teachers intere...
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Nick's Facebook group for teachers moving back home
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| Nick Kendell Alumni |
| Public group · 39 members |
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For those who are moving home, finding a new job or picking up an old one, re-establishing relationships, adjusting to life back home, travelling agai...
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Thinking about trying something new next year? There are many exciting opportunities available around the world for adventurous teachers.
We can help you find a great job in an international school in a few different ways. You can:
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Free Information Seminars for teachers NEW to International Teaching!
For those teachers living in Adelaide, Nick will be meeting with interested candidates from September 26 - 29.
If you are unable to attend, and would like to see a video of Nick presenting on 'WHAT ARE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS?' and/or
'HOW TO USE THE DATABASE',
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New Seminar Website
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If you know of anyone in Australia or New Zealand who would like to meet with Nick in person, please send them
this link to our new website.
This is also where you can
book an appointment to Skype with Nick if you have not already done so.
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YouTube school visit videos
In the past few months we have visited a variety of schools in China, Malaysia and Vietnam. Short videos can be found on the
Search Associates website
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Are you really ready to take the plunge?
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Our top 5 considerations when thinking about
moving countr
ies.
Relocating for work overseas is not for the faint hearted!
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Review of the international school year
Interested in a brief overview of the
2018-2019 academic year for the international schools market, from ISC Research?
Asia, including Western Asia (the Middle East), continues to dominate the international schools market with the most notable growth now occurring in China and South-East Asia.
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Finding A New Position At A Job Fair
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Job Fairs are a great way to meet many Principals and recruiters at the one time. The Melbourne job fair is held primarily to help Aussies and Kiwis to meet heads of international schools in person, each year from 4-7th January. The InterContinental Hotel will host around 200 candidates and 50 schools from Asia, the Middle East, Europe and South America.
Candidates will be a combination of teachers who are experienced in their domestic school systems, (but new to international teaching), and experienced international educators. Last year 75% of candidates who attended the job fair were made offers. The Melbourne fair has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere, and attention to the individual needs of both candidates and recruiters.
Teachers must be active Search Associates candidates to receive an invitation to the job fair.
An overview and introduction of the IB programmes is offered on Day 1, specifically designed to provide information that may help with interview preparation, as well as presentations on each of the international schools attending the fair. Free tax advice is on hand from Lockton Education. Sign-up to interview with schools that take your interest, and network at the hotel and cocktail party.
This is the one of the earliest Search Associates fair of the year, so our attendees have the first opportunity to impress the schools and recruiters. Those candidates who receive invitations to this job fair are teachers who are passionate about their students and have a proven track record. Last year's fair had 645 positions on offer - great opportunities for the right person.
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Click here to see teachers discuss their experiences at the 2019 Melbourne Fair
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The Bangkok Fair, to be held at the Marriott Marquis Queens Park, is designed for experienced administrators and teachers from around the world (with or without IB experience) who are seeking positions in highly regarded international schools. As a fair early in the recruiting season, the Bangkok-January Fair favours strong teaching couples and singles without dependents. The numbers in attendance are expected to be about 600 candidates and 130 schools (most of which bring two or more recruiters).
The schools recruiting at this fair come from a wide variety of locations worldwide. Search Associates-registered candidates, of all nationalities and all standard specialist fields in schools, are welcome to request an invitation to attend the Bangkok-January Fair. This Fair is quite competitive - please refer to your associate for advice to see if they think it will suit you. Early registration is recommended.
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| Finding A New Position Using The Database |
SEARCHING FOR A POSITION:
The daily updates that you receive as an active candidate list all new positions as they arise. If you wish to apply for any of these positions you should email the specific school. Please be personal and address the principal of a large school or the director of a smaller school by name. Do not use, "To whom it may concern". The school email address will be listed in the school pages in the database.
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CV Guidance
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CV's for international schools should be short, concise and easy to read.
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Skype Interviews- 15 Tips To Get Ready
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You may have been Skyping friends and family for years, especially if you have been living overseas for a while. Or you may barely know how to log on! The main thing is to get up to speed with the whole process BEFORE you're under pressure to interview as well.
Embrace this technology because it will make communicating overseas a whole lot easier.
Before your interview -
1. Write down everything you want to say. Skype and phone interviews afford you a great opportunity to have a few "cheat notes." This includes highlights of your career, teaching philosophy, the difference that you have made to kids' lives, etc. Then try to weave this into the conversation. As you do this, make sure you tick it off your list. Also, have some information about the school and have some questions to ask, whether they be about the country, the timetabling of your subject, or whatever else are big picture items.
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References - Q and A
What is in a reference?
Your supervisors need to spend about 15 minutes listing responses to questions such as
- How long you worked together
- Strengths/concerns.
- Professionalism
- Teaching effectiveness
- School relationships
- Personal qualities
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Interview Tips
Some people have never interviewed for a job before, whilst others come across as super-confident and seem to enjoy talking about themselves to an audience. Wherever you are on this job-seeking spectrum, we have put together a few things to consider before attending an interview for an international school position.
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"You may be asking yourself the question, why use Search Associates and how can Nick Kendell help? Our answer would be, why wouldn't you? Nick has been such a friendly and amazing associate to work with over the past few months. He has been a positive force behind us securing amazing positions in a fabulous international school. From the first moment of meeting Nick, we were confident that he knew what he was doing. He has the experience and knows the international school scene very well. What has impressed us the most is his regular and open communication where he is always ready to answer questions, support and be optimistic. We would definitely love to work with Nick again and we wouldn't hesitate in recommending him!"
- Michelle and Robert
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Thanks for reading our first 'Nick Kendell Office'
newsletter for the start to
the recruiting year.
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We will send out one more newsletter in December.
Nick will be hosting live Q and A sessions on Facebook over the next few months. Dates will be advised on our Facebook group page shortly. If you are living in Singapore, Indonesia or Borneo and would like to meet in person, please get in touch to arrange a time.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please email nkendell@searchassociates.com
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Spanning the Globe with a Personal Touch - 20 Offices Worldwide
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