Start Your Teaching Career with a British School Overseas

Discover the World. Build Your Career. Teach with Purpose.

If you’re an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to launch your teaching journey with impact, consider taking your first steps not just into the classroom—but into the world.

Teaching in a DfE-accredited British School Overseas (BSO school) gives you the best of both worlds: the rigour and structure of the English education system, and the excitement and opportunity of living abroad.

Whether it’s Dubai, Madrid, Nairobi, Singapore, or beyond, there’s a global network of BSO schools ready to welcome talented, passionate new teachers like you.

Why Start Overseas?

  • Broaden your horizons with rich cultural experiences and global perspectives

  • Teach the English National Curriculum which you are familiar with from your teacher training

  • Join supportive, professional teams with experienced mentors

  • Gain international experience that enhances your CV and career progression

  • Enjoy competitive salary packages, often with benefits such as accommodation, flights, and healthcare

Starting your teaching career in a BSO-accredited school means you don’t have to choose between adventure and professional credibility, you can have both.

What Makes a BSO School Different?

British Schools Overseas (BSOs) are the only international schools formally recognised by the UK Government through the Department for Education (DfE). These schools are:

  • Inspected by DfE-approved inspectorates

  • Held to the same standards as independent schools in England

  • Monitored for quality by Ofsted

  • Publicly listed on the UK Government's school database (GIAS)

  • Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and academic excellence

When you teach at a BSO school, you’re part of a system that reflects the very best of British education, wherever you are in the world.

Can I Complete My ECT Induction Overseas?

Yes… but only in a BSO-accredited school.

While any school abroad can hire Early Career Teachers, only DfE-recognised BSO schools are authorised to deliver the full UK ECT Induction Programme, with outcomes formally certified by the UK Department for Education.

That means that completing your ECT in a BSO school:

  • Is certified by the DfE and added to your DfE training record.

  • You’re supported by a DfE appointed Appropriate Body who will oversee your induction and ensure compliance with UK requirements.

  • Your experience is transferable and respected when returning to teach in England

If completing your ECT Induction overseas is important to you, always check that the school is BSO-accredited and registered to support induction. If in any doubt contact us for more information.

What Support Will I Get?

BSO schools are well-equipped to support new teachers, and many offer:

  • Structured ECT Induction programmes aligned with ECT Induction requirements.

  • Mentoring from experienced British-trained educators

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Strong safeguarding and wellbeing policies

  • Diverse, inclusive school communities with students from around the world

You won’t be on your own, you’ll be part of a team, a school, and a global network of professionals.

Is It Right for Me?

Starting your career overseas isn’t for everyone, but if you’re:

  • Open-minded, adaptable, and curious

  • Passionate about teaching and learning

  • Interested in global education and diverse cultures

  • Looking for a high-quality professional start and a life-changing adventure

Then a BSO school could be the perfect place for you to begin.

Teaching abroad isn’t just a job, it’s an experience that will shape who you are as a teacher and a person.

By starting your career in a BSO-accredited British international school, you’re choosing a path that’s adventurous, professionally rewarding, and globally respected.

Discover where teaching can take you. Start your journey in a British School Overseas.