Take this opportunity overseas?

[tomhazard]

I don't know why I'm asking the internet but I'm agonising so am interested in other opinions!
Have been offered a job in Bangkok for 2-3 years. It's teaching - UK curriculum school. I am a secondary teacher by trade but this is as a primary specialist in my subject - I've taught younger ones a bit but not loads so I'm a little nervous I'll not enjoy the age group as I do enjoy teenagers.

My children will be able to come to the school - they will be in r and y2 and the school places are free. School has fantastic facilities, small classes and opportunities to study languages which they don't have now. Most children in the school are Thai but teaching all in English. DH May be able to office transfer but not definitely.

I am nervous of the following:
Teaching primary kids full time
Taking DD age 6 away from her friends and quite good little infant school. She is thriving and achieving highly at the moment. DS is only at nursery so less worried about him as no major friendships yet.
Missing my mum who I am close to but is young enough to travel. My siblings already live abroad and she's on her own. My kids are close to her.
Leaving my current job- I don't like the school much for lots of reasons but I do like the kids and the age I teach. It's private and classes are small.

I don't want to miss out on an opportunity for us to explore the world and save some money.
But I'm not a natural risk taker and this is huge for me! Would I be mad to pass it up or mad to disrupt everyone ...

I think this seems like an adventure I would like to try. Couldnt let your post go unanswered @tomhazard.

I live and work abroad. Had been an amazing adventure.

The best part has been raising 2 children in an international environment. They are trilingual and so aware of many different cultures. They have met kids from all around the world. It has taught them a tolerance and cultural awareness you can only gain by living day to day in a different culture.

I would go for it.

Thanks for the responses! I guess I feel like if I don't give it a bash then DD really will be too old to want to go. She's quite excited by it at the moment.

I feel like it's not my perfect job but international jobs with good packages aren't easy to get (especially with dependents) and the school seems friendly and organised.

I should just stop worrying and give it a try shouldn't I, nothing is irreversible at the end of the day!

I live in a very international city. Have been here 20 years and like 90% of my colleagues we all came for an initial 2 years and ended up loving the international lifestyle.

Good luck and enjoy the experience. Think of all the travel opportunities.

I say go for it! Your DC are young enough to adapt and in this world of internet you can stay in touch with everyone you want to where you live currently.