Why Choose Search Associates?

Each year, our established global network helps over 3,000 teachers secure great
jobs in international schools with English as the language of instruction, through
the services of Search Associates and the UK South office.

Discover Career Opportunity

Broaden your professional experience whilst seeing the world. Our schools are internationally and academically acclaimed.

Discover a World of Adventure

With partnerships with quality international schools in 120 countries, join the network that opens the doorway to a world of adventure.

Discover Financial
Freedom

Live comfortably teaching abroad and join the international school community offering strong salaries and benefits.

About Us

PETER SMYTH

Senior Associate, UK South

Peter has wide experience teaching and leading in the British System, IB and American System in the UK, US, Africa and Central America. Peter attended Liverpool John Moores University in the UK where he earned a BSc. in Outdoor and Science Education (QTS) and began teaching Science and Physical Education in a Specialist Sports College in the North West of England. On moving to the US, Peter assumed various leadership roles, and during this time earned his M.Ed. and  Principal Certification for Washington State and Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) through the NIAAA.

Over the course of his career, Peter has held many leadership positions including: Outdoor Ed Coordinator, Head of Science, Head of Physical Education, After School Activities Coordinator, Dean of Students, District Athletic Director and Whole School Administrator.  Peter has had the opportunity to visit a great number of schools in different regions and brings this experience with him in helping both candidates and schools.

Now living back in Surrey with his family, Peter is supported by his wife Janelle – also an International educator.  Both Peter and Janelle are passionate advocates for teaching abroad and are excited to share their experiences to help others take that step into the international teaching world or help an existing candidate find their next best fit.

Spanning the Globe with a Personal Touch

Hear about the Search Associates difference from international schools, your
local Search Associate in the UK South office, and teachers themselves

A World of Opportunity Awaits

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