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About Christine Lu

Christine is a Business Development Manager at Gold Star TEFL Recruitment. She first joined Gold Star in 2015 and spent four years working in international teacher recruitment before moving to Australia, where she spent about two years in recruitment. She has since worked in the English-language education sector with the British Council and recruited remotely for companies in the US and Taiwan, before re-joining Gold Star in 2026.

Where Is the Water Flowing? What the Data Says About International Teaching

International teacher recruitment in 2026 feels different from a decade ago. I worked in teacher recruitment from 2015 to 2019 and returned to the industry in 2026. Since coming back, I have noticed something interesting. A highly qualified, certified teacher in our network contacted me looking for a new position. Three months later, the same [...]

2026-09-11T05:52:39+00:00September 11th, 2026|Articles, Job Search|0 Comments

What Makes Great Teachers Stay? 3 Retention Lessons From Recruitment

What Makes Great Teachers Stay? 3 Retention Lessons From Recruitment Keeping a great teacher is just as important as finding one. Every unnecessary departure creates extra cost, disruption, and pressure for students, parents, colleagues, and school leaders. After years of interviewing and speaking with candidates from around the world, I’ve learned that compensation matters — [...]

2026-08-12T12:10:46+00:00August 12th, 2026|Articles, Job Search|0 Comments
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