CBE Nexus Global Education Guide · Teacher Jobs

Verified International Teaching Vacancies: Safe Job Search and Scam Prevention

A practical, evidence-led guide covering international teaching vacancies, with clear steps, common pitfalls and links to authoritative resources.

A genuine overseas teaching vacancy should be traceable to a real school or authorised recruiter, with clear duties, salary, contract terms and a lawful recruitment process. A social-media advert is not proof that a job exists.

1. Verify the school independently

Find the school's official website, address, registration or accreditation and published contacts. Contact it using details on its own domain.

2. Check the vacancy and recruiter

Look for the exact role on the school's careers page. Ask for the campus, job reference, reporting line and recruiter authorisation.

3. Examine contract and sponsorship

Request written terms for salary, hours, leave, probation, housing, insurance, flights, visa route and termination. Verify sponsorship where required.

4. Recognise warning signs

Pressure to pay immediately, guaranteed visas, personal-account transfers, fake interviews and offers without proper screening are red flags. Keep records and report suspected fraud.

Frequently asked questions

Should I pay for a guaranteed overseas job?

Be cautious; no recruiter can guarantee a visa or job outcome.

How can I confirm sponsorship?

Check the destination's official sponsor register where available and obtain written confirmation.

Can a school recruit through messaging apps?

Verify the employer independently and require a formal interview and written contract.

Official sources and further reading

• UK Government: Recruit teachers from overseas
• UK Register of licensed sponsors
• US BridgeUSA Teacher Programme

Editorial review: 2026-11-02. This is general information; check linked provider pages for current requirements.