The lovely Aoife Condron has written a fantastic post for Rebecca the Irish Teacher, answering frequently asked questions about teaching in Australia! It’s an honor to have such a fabulous lady write a guest post for my site. Take a read and if you’ve any more questions for Aoife, contact her on her Instagram (tagged… Read More Teaching in Australia: A Guest Post
Hello lovely people, I’m back with yet another post about Qatar. As it approaches the end of another academic year, I know next year’s cohort of teachers are starting to get organized for their big move! One of the things I questioned the most was what I should wear while teaching in Qatar. Especially… Read More What to wear as a teacher in Qatar
One of the most frequently asked questions on my Instagram account is: “Can you save money in Qatar?” Lately, I’ve read posts claiming that the days of earning lots of money in the Middle East are long gone! I disagree…big time. In this post, I’ll outline some ways to maximize your savings as a teacher… Read More 5 Ways Teachers can save Money in Qatar
If you’re a teacher and moving to Doha in the coming months, then one of your most burning questions is probably: “what’s the accommodation like?” Considering it’s where you’ll live for the next year, it’s pretty important. In this post, I’ll highlight the general package when it comes to accommodation and also share pictures of… Read More Staff Accommodation in Doha
As the sticky hot weather returns to Doha, I have been reflecting on the past few weekends and all of the activities I could do as the weather has been so lovely. From November to April, the weather in Qatar is beautiful- meaning that the people who live here can enjoy life outdoors before the… Read More The Best Things to do in Doha in the Spring
I love receiving messages on Instagram from people, asking about what there is to do in Qatar. There was keen interest on my Instagram about ‘Weekends in Doha’ so I decided to put a little post together, outlining some of the things you can do when you’re not teaching. Or alternatively, if you’re traveling to… Read More Weekends in Doha: What you could do.
This post contains a set of commonly asked questions during an interview for a teaching position abroad. These questions can be used to practice before an interview. At home or abroad, a teaching job is a teaching job. The questions you’re asked at interview for a teaching job abroad, are similar to the ones you’ll… Read More Interview Questions for Teaching Abroad
Generally, my posts are told through rose tinted glass as I love living in Doha. However like everywhere, there are some down sides. While I hate being a negative Nancy or looking at things being “a glass half empty”, it’s not being negative if it’s the truth, right? When I moved to Doha, over two… Read More What I wish I knew before moving to the Middle East
By definition, “To be a teacher means to enjoy the process my students have to go through in order to learn. To be a teacher means to acknowledge that teaching is a transformative process not only for our students but for us, teachers, as well.”…and that is what I (try) to do! As a teacher,… Read More My Job as a Teacher in Doha: What it’s Really Like
Stand out from the crowd with your cover letter! Applying to teach in the Middle East can be incredibly stressful, especially as it is a hugely competitive market. Schools receive hundreds of CVs daily from teachers all enthusiastic about teaching in their school. But what gets you an interview? What ensures your CV even gets… Read More How to write a successful Cover Letter