I realise that the subject title has been covered rather extensively on this site, but I couldn’t find an answer to my particular question.

That is, assuming I was unable to get the Teach Now license converted to QTS, is it still worth getting? And in particular, still worth getting over a PGCEi?

I am from the UK, living and China, and don’t intend on going home anytime soon. Therefore I don’t need the QTS (although it would certainly be a bonus). Am I right in thinking that the state license is just the US equivalent, and would be accepted internationally just as freely as QTS? Please forgive my ignorance on this.

Further to that, is it anyone’s opinion or indeed experience that schools are sceptical of a British teacher with a U.S. license? Would they rather see a PGCEi given my nationality, or would the US license still be better received?

I do have some more questions, but don’t want to get carried away with a wall of text right now.

Thank you advance for any insight, I am most grateful.