Global teacher mobility insight. Practical recruitment action.

Meet Tes at COBIS

Join Tes at the 44th COBIS Annual Conference in London, taking place from 9–11 May 2026 at Convene, 155 Bishopsgate. This year’s conference theme is “Listen. Learn. Lead.” and will explore how the sector is evolving through connectivity, innovation and purpose.

Tes is bringing exclusive international recruitment insight to COBIS, including the launch of a brand-new report, expert analysis from Dan Worth, and practical guidance to help schools strengthen recruitment in a changing geo-political climate.

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Why meet Tes at COBIS?

Set aside time with Tes to explore the latest international recruitment data, understand shifting teacher mobility patterns, and leave with practical actions your school can take ahead of the 2026/27 recruitment cycle.


Meet Tes at COBIS to:

  • Access exclusive new research

    Be among the first to explore Tes’s new global teacher mobility report and exclusive application trend data.
     

  • Hear expert analysis live

    Join Dan Worth’s COBIS session for a practical walkthrough of the findings, what they mean, and how schools can respond.

  • Understand fast-changing recruitment dynamics

    Get the latest view on where applications are rising, which destinations are gaining momentum, and how geo-political events are influencing candidate behaviour.

  • Turn insight into action

    Leave with clear, data-driven recommendations to help your school attract more of the right candidates.

Where to find us

Tes speaking session

44th COBIS Annual Conference
Monday 11 May, 11:05 AM – 12:10 PM

The Great Candidate Migration: Using the Latest Global Teacher Mobility Data to Strengthen Recruitment in a Changing Geo-Political Climate.

Tes will unveil a brand-new, in-depth global analysis of teacher movement across borders, drawing on exclusive Tes application data and interviews with international educators. The session will explore where teachers are applying from, which destinations are rising in popularity, and what schools can do now to strengthen recruitment ahead of the 2026/27 cycle.

Speaker: Dan Worth, International Editor, Tes
 

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Meet with Tes

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Book time with the Tes team during COBIS to discuss:

  • international recruitment trends
  • application volumes by region
  • attracting candidates in a competitive market
  • geo-political shifts affecting teacher movement
  • practical actions for the next recruitment cycle
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What you can talk to us about

Our team is here to help international schools make smarter recruitment decisions with clearer market insight.

  • Global teacher mobility trends

    Where teachers are moving from, where they are choosing to go, and the key patterns shaping international recruitment.

  • Application hotspots

    Exclusive Tes insight into which markets and regions are generating the strongest application activity.

  • Geo-political impact on hiring

    Including a timely one-pager on the impact of the current Iran war on Middle East application trends, using the latest February, March and April data.

  • Practical recruitment strategy

    What schools can do now to improve attraction, stand out to candidates, and plan ahead for 2026/27.

  • International safeguarding insight

    Explore the latest safeguarding themes shaping recruitment and school decision-making in international contexts.

  • Tes support for international schools

    How Tes helps schools reach, attract and recruit the right educators in a changing global market.

Not sure where to start?

Talk to us about your recruitment goals, current challenges, and target regions, and we’ll point you to the most relevant insight.

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One trusted partner for International Recruitment

Recruitment in international schools is becoming more complex. Candidate behaviour is shifting, teacher mobility is changing, and schools need better insight to stay ahead.

Tes helps schools make more confident recruitment decisions through trusted reach, market intelligence and practical expertise. At COBIS, we’re sharing exclusive new analysis to help schools understand where talent is moving, what is driving candidate decisions, and how to respond with confidence.

Whether you are planning for immediate vacancies or shaping your strategy for the next recruitment cycle, Tes can help you turn recruitment data into action.

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Tes speaking session

The Great Candidate Migration

Using the Latest Global Teacher Mobility Data to Strengthen Recruitment in a Changing Geo-Political Climate

11:05 AM – 12:10 PM
COBIS exclusive: Tes unveils a brand-new, in-depth global analysis of teacher movement across borders. Drawing on exclusive Tes job application data and interviews with international educators, this session reveals where teachers are applying from, which destinations are rising in popularity, and what motivates their decisions.

Are more UK teachers relocating abroad? Which regions are competing most successfully for talent, and why? How can your school position itself to attract the right candidates ahead of the 2026/27 recruitment cycle?

Dan Worth, International Editor at Tes Magazine, will guide attendees through the key findings, emerging patterns, and the strategic implications for international school recruitment. He will highlight practical actions schools can take now to future-proof their staffing strategy in an increasingly dynamic global environment. Attendees will leave with clear, data-driven recommendations they can apply immediately to strengthen their recruitment.

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Book a meeting with Tes at COBIS

Get more from your time at COBIS by booking a meeting with Tes.
Whether you want to discuss the report findings, understand application trends in your region, or explore how to strengthen recruitment in a volatile market, our team will be available throughout the conference. Let us know a few details and we’ll arrange a suitable time to meet.