Teachaway is a renowned platform that caters to both job seekers and employers in the field of education. It is best described as a mediator between teaching job seekers and schools in need of their services. On the Teachaway platform, jobseekers have a choice of choosing their preferred location and subject. This filters down their search to their particular interests. For employers, the Teachaway platform serves as a requirement agency. On the platform, information about your school is shared alongside other preferred information for your desired employee. In other words, Teachaway shares exactly what the employer is seeking and what the applicant is finding. 

Benefits of Teachaway for Employers

Preferences

Teachaway allows you as an employer to list your preferences. This way, applicants can see what you’re looking for and only those who meet your requirements will apply. Requirements can include: 

• teaching licenses
• specific teaching certifications
• country/region
• first language
• subject
• years of teaching experience 
• grades covered in the teaching license 
• degree course and certificate
• Gender preference etc

Filter

Teachaway filters applications, which makes recruitment easier. Many times, even when requirements are clearly stated, some applicants go ahead to submit an application for positions they do not qualify for. As an employer, you do not need to worry about unqualified applicants when using the Teachaway platform. This is because Teachaway automatically rejects applications that are beyond the basic requirements for certain job postings. This does not mean you may still not get unqualified applications, instead, Teachaway filters minimize the chances of that occurrence. For example, if you require teachers from a particular country/region, applications from other countries/regions cannot be accepted. This is because the Teachaway platform registers the biographical information of its users. 

Fast and Easy Recruitment 

The Teachaway job posting format makes recruitment easy and faster. This is because it allows employers to create a job post for each required position. In other words, as an employer who needs teachers in various subjects and various grades, you can create a separate advertisement for each of these categories. This makes it easier for you to go through the applications for each category without getting confused because they are not muddled into one category. 

Generally, the three benefits listed in this section work together to ease the stress on the employer. It makes the recruitment process easier, faster, more transparent, and more trustworthy.

Benefits of Teachaway for Job Applicants

Filter

Just as it does for the employer, Teachaway also creates filters that enable the applicants to narrow down their search. For the applicant, filters allow you to narrow your search to the specific country and subject you intend to teach. This makes your search easier as the platform automatically produces results according to your preference. In cases where there are no available positions for your country and subject of preference, it gives you information about nearby countries or related subjects. Isn’t that amazing?

School Information

Teachaway gives applicants some information about the school they intend to apply to. This info ranges from the location of the school, its mission, vision, values, and benefits. In some cases, Teachaway shares information about the state where the school is located as well as the year when the school was founded and the language of instruction used in the school. This information gives you a clearer picture of where you intend to apply. It allows you to evaluate if your teaching philosophy aligns with the school’s vision and values. This way, you can make a better decision.

Travel benefits attached to your employment

Teachaway gives applicants information about the benefits attached to available positions. These benefits include insurance, airfare, accommodation, etc. Some schools sponsor your airfare ticket, accommodation, and family, as well as provide insurance that covers medical care, etc. However, not all job offers come with these benefits. Some benefits are more than others, therefore, Teachaway provides this information for applicants to make a choice that soothes their situation best. 

Expected salary

Teachaway provides information about the salary range offered in available positions. This is not the case in all available jobs. While some provide information about your salary, others may provide a range of expected salary. Whichever way it goes serves as a guide to the applicant.  

Length of contract 

For most job postings on Teachaway, information on the length of the contract is provided. Contract length mostly ranges from 3 months to 2 years. Opt for whichever works best for you.

Required certification 

Lastly, Teachaway gives information about the required certification or qualification for every contract. As an applicant, it is important you study this aspect carefully before submitting an application. Attempts to apply for a position you are not qualified for are mostly futile. In some cases, Teachaway blocks your application attempts if you do not meet the minimum qualification. Some schools require a teaching license, TEFL/TESOL, Certificate of Language Proficiency, etc.

How to use the Teachaway Platform 

To use the Teachaway platform, you need to create an account on their website. Afterward, you can explore available jobs by checking out schools in your preferred location. Below are some basic requirements to create your Teachaway account:

Personal info

You will be required to input some background information including your name, address, contact information, etc. 

Photograph

You will upload a decent professional picture of yourself. This is not compulsory but necessary.

CV/Resume: you will fill out the information on previous work experience 

Recommendation: You will fill in the information of a parent or supervisor in a school where you have taught or currently teach. Afterward, a recommendation form will be sent to their emails.

License and other certifications: you will upload your teaching license and any other available certificates that will aid your application including degree certificates, TEFL/TESOL certificates, etc.

Conclusion 

A close study of the Teachaway platform reveals that the needs of both the employer and employee are met. The terms of employment are transparent before an application is made and an agreement is reached. Finally, Teachaway offers additional services like professional training, TEFL courses, and other certifications. Many times their courses come at a discounted price and they offer online course options for international applicants. Learn more about other teach-abroad recruitment platforms here.