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Sherish Osman
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8 ways for international teachers to make friends abroad
As a teacher starting work overseas, it’s important to get on with your colleagues but making new friends outside of the school gates is essential, says this teacher
Specialist Sector
20 October 2025
Pottery class
7 survival tips for new international teachers
If you’re starting a new teaching job overseas, you’ve got plenty of challenges ahead – but Sherish Osman has some advice to help you avoid unnecessary stress
Specialist Sector
22 September 2025
Hopscotch number 7
We successfully ditched cover lessons - here’s how
At this school, students are never set cover work, and instead are sent to the open learning centre – but how does it work? Sherish Osman explains all
General
25 November 2021
11 ways to help your NQTs starting in September
A new year means a new start – and new starters. Sherish Osman asked NQTs about the support they need
9 June 2021
What’s it like to be a fasting teacher during Ramadan?
Teachers constantly feel tired anyway – so teaching all day without food or drink is extra tough, says Sherish Osman
General
23 April 2021