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Part one: Being a TEFL teacher in South Korea

by Jonathan Last @JonathanLast1
Author of Teaching English with Chopsticks: TEFL from the Frontline

South Korea is one of the most popular Asian destinations for teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL).  Working in one of the major cities, you’ll find westerners including Americans, Canadians, South Africans, Australians, New Zealanders, British and Irish.

Korea itself, however, is almost entirely indigenous and has millions of children who are seeking (or, to be more accurate, whose parents wish them to have) improved English.  The native English-speaking teacher is usually required to help with speaking and listening skills (your official job title is likely to be ‘English Conversation Instructor’), as the children receive lessons in grammar, reading and writing in their schools.

State school or Private?

There are two main types of institutions: state schools and private language academies.  The former usually offers a better deal in terms of hours, holiday allocation, salary and so on, but they are more selective about candidates and will probably insist on prior experience – either in state school teaching or TEFL – and vocational qualifications, such as a Cambridge CELTA or Trinity College TESOL.  The novice TEFL teacher is more likely to find employment in a private academy, or hagwon, where the only prerequisite is a university degree (in any discipline).  However, it is strongly recommended that you do a theory or, even better, theory and practice English language teaching qualification – and providers of these often act as an agent for finding a teaching role, which gives you some extra security and the confidence that you will be working somewhere reputable.

What are Hagwons?

Hagwons provide extra schooling to Korean schoolchildren, and as such are open during ‘after school’ hours; typically from around 2pm to 8pm (these hours may change during the main winter and summer school holidays).  The exception is kindergarten-age children, around four years old, who tend to have classes in the early morning; if the hagwon provides kindergarten classes, then it is likely you will start work at 9am, but if not, your hours will be something like 1pm to 8pm.  Lunch is typically provided and included in the pay, as is rent – the academies often own properties that they house their foreign teachers in, and the accommodation should come fully equipped with modern conveniences, such as cooking facilities, bed, bathroom, television, internet, etc.

Contracts

Contracts tend to be for a year, with a bonus month’s pay for completing your time.  Often flights there and back are paid for, too.  Holiday allocation varies, but doesn’t tend to be too generous: eight days, not including Korean national holidays, is a standard amount.

In my next blog, I’ll be exploring South Korea’s culture and character.

Jonathan Last’s humorous autobiographical novel “Teaching with Chopsticks: TEFL from the Frontline” is available to download to PC, smart phone and various e-book readers, such as Kindle, Kobo and Nook.

You can watch a video interview with him about the book on his blog.

Brockenhurst College in Hampshire, UK is looking for an ESOL teacher to work in Chengdu, China.

Our ideal candidate would have:

• University Degree or equivalent professional qualification in English or similar
• General teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTTLS)
• Relevant teacher training qualifications including a minimum of Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL
• Relevant teaching experience in ESOL

Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, cultural openness and outstanding organisational skills are also a pre-requisite.

For full details please visit our website

REMUNERATION

The College will offer:

• College and School’s inductions including cultural awareness training
• Fixed Contract duration of 1 year (August 2012 – July 2013). Renewable – subject to agreement.
• Monthly salary of 12,700 – 15,240 RMB per month, depending on experience + benefits
• Legal Z work visa and residence permit
• Arrival assistance/settling in
• Free western style accommodation with internet access and utility bills paid
• College holidays + Chinese public holidays
• Flight Allowance for a round trip
• Medical check
• Health and travel insurance
• Support from Brockenhurst College (academic and cultural)

Optional Mandarin Chinese lessons are also provided.

Apply to this job via Brockenhurst College’s website

ESL INSTRUCTORS REQUIRED FOR UNIVERSITY POSITIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA, FANTASTIC TAX FREE SALARIES OFFERED!

TITLE:               University ESL Instructors

LOCATION:       Saudi Arabia

DURATION:       12 month rolling contracts

Our clients in Saudi Arabia who are considered to be the biggest and strongest in the Education sector have an exciting opportunity with an attractive Tax Free salary.

Current positions are in University campuses in Saudi Arabia where the latest technology is available to assist experienced instructors in delivering a curriculum developed by our clients.

As a Tutor you will effectively teach English for approximately 25 hours per week, with an additional 15 hours prep work. Within each University you have access to all relevant technologies including interactive white boards in each classroom, photocopiers, scanners and printers in order to successfully teach the curriculum.

If working in the Middle East is something which interests you and you wish to avail of the excellent Tax Free salaries on offer please contact Vinnie Griffin or one of the Education Recruitment team at Chase Resourcing a global leader in the Education recruitment sector.

This is a superb opportunity for professional teachers who wish to advance their careers, and at the same time earn a very strong TAX FREE SALARY. The information below outlines the requirements for the role and package on offer:

REQUIREMENTS

• Must speak English to mother tongue standard
• Must be from UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia or South Africa
• Must possess either 120 hour in class TEFL or CELTA qualification
• Must have in excess of two years ESL teaching experience
• Must hold a minimum of a BA university degree in related field to Education, ESL or Linguistics or have extensive ESL teaching experience
• Master degree holders in any subjects are highly sought once certified in TEFL / CELTA
• PHD holders highly desired
• Excel at teaching
• Are naturally confident
• Possess superb time management, communication and presentation skills
• Professionals with additional experience in IT, Education Management, Modern Languages highly sought
• Are looking for a new professional challenge
• Previous experience of working in the Gulf region considered a plus
• Vacancies available ASAP, and on a continuous basis
• Teaching couples highly sought

THE PACKAGE ON OFFER:

• Salary of €23,500 – €35,000 EURO, £19,000 – 31,000 STG, $32,000 – $50,000 USD , TAX FREE, (dependent on qualifications, and experience)
• Rolling 12 month contacts ( last month of contract paid holiday)
• End of contract bonus
• Paid accommodation, to a high standard, inc. utility bills
• Paid return flights from country of origin to KSA
• Paid Medical Insurance
• Travel cost to and from work covered
• Superb holiday benefits

If you have all of the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, I urgently need to speak with you!  Please feel free to contact me directly and send on an up to date CV to jamie@chase.ie

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Please feel free to tell your friends and colleagues all about these opportunities too!!

No one speaks the language of children better than Disney, and nothing captures their imaginations more than a great story. Disney English combines the art of Disney storytelling, breakthrough language learning methodology and innovative technology to inspire learners’ passion for English. Since the opening of our flagship Center in Shanghai in 2008, Disney English has been sharing the gift of English with thousands of children across China. By providing an award-winning academic curriculum and engaging children with their favorite Disney stories, songs and characters; Disney English creates a fun, lively, and highly effective learning environment.

An opportunity with Disney English allows you to make a difference in the lives of children, all while receiving ongoing professional development and gaining valuable experience within The Walt Disney Company. The role of Foreign Trainer could be the experience of a lifetime. Bring your talent, creativity and unique experience, and discover why a career with Disney is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Position Overview

Foreign Trainers are responsible for providing a highly engaging and effective learning experience to learners aged 2-12 through the delivery of innovative and immersive Disney educational content. The Foreign Trainer is responsible for ensuring measurable academic results in a fun and lively learning environment, delivering an outstanding service experience to learners and parents, and collaborating closely with their Assistant Trainer.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Deliver curriculum with energy and enthusiasm, using immersive learning techniques such as story-telling, singing, dialogue and role playing in combination with formal exercises
• Communicate with learners in an engaging, age-appropriate way, ensuring that language learning is both effective and fun
• Measure progress and educational results through the delivery of formal and informal assessments and progress reports
• Collect audio & visual portfolio material of learners’ work and progress during lessons to share with parents
• Partner closely with Assistant Trainers to maintain strong relationships with parents, ensuring high level of program engagement and outstanding service, by communicating both in person and through our online portal
• Contribute to Center’s success by leading engaging demonstrations of Disney English lessons for potential learners and their parents
• Participate in various marketing and referral events to drive learner enrollment as needed
• Ensure classes are run efficiently and start and end, as scheduled
• Prepare print materials, technology and supplemental materials prior to the start of each lesson
• Deliver private lessons as required, due to learner absences or for learners that are falling behind
• Contribute to overall Center success by ensuring consistently high learner renewal rates, through the delivery of great service and measurable learner progress

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 24 months of post-bachelor’s education experience
• English language fluency including but not limited to: proper grammar, sentence structure, word tense, subject-verb agreement, and proper use of adjectives and adverbs
• Demonstration of a neutral accent, clear pronunciation, good intonation and English language rhythm
• A passion for educating young learners and a keen interest in their development
• Ability to command the attention of large groups of children in an engaging and compelling manner
• Energetic, enthusiastic, animated approach to storytelling and delivering content to learners
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high-change work environment
• Professionalism in oral and written communications
• Customer-service oriented with creative problem solving skills
• Ability to relocate to China for a 12 to 15-month contract

Desired Qualifications:

• Internationally recognized TEFL or TESOL certification
• Experience traveling internationally and/or working abroad
• Familiarity/affinity with the Disney brand

Compensation and Benefits:

• 10,000 – 11,000 RMB monthly salary
• 3,000 – 4,350 RMB monthly housing allowance
• 7,000 RMB Training Bonus
• Eligibility for additional quarterly incentive based upon overall Center performance
• TEFL-C Certification
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Minimum 40 hour work week (20-25 contact hours) including evening and weekends
• Paid sick and vacation time, plus 11 Chinese national holidays
• 3 weeks hotel accommodation upon arrival in China
• Robust Academic Training
• Paid airfare to China and a monthly travel stipend toward return trip
• Rosetta Stone Mandarin license

*Benefits subject to change.

Location: Centers are located in over 10 cities, including: Beijing; Wuhan; Tianjin; Hangzhou; Guangzhou; Suzhou; Shanghai; Chengdu; Nanjing; Ningbo

Watch our video and apply online at: http://disneyenglish.disneycareers.com

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We offer a wide range of TEFL courses to suit everyone’s budget and requirements. The TEFL England team aims to provide the best quality TEFL training for excellent value. We offer course funding for anyone who is unemployed or in full time education to help as many as possible have access to our courses.

All of our TEFL courses assume no prior knowledge of English teaching and welcome students from any background.  We’ve trained all sorts of people to teach English, from bank managers to barmaids, barristers to brick layers.  We believe that anyone can become a teacher with the right training and the right attitude.  TEFL England courses are fun, practical and intensive and you’ll be sure of meeting a friendly group of fellow students, all excited to see where TEFL will take them!

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We are regularly contacted by schools, companies, charities and other TEFL employers from around the world looking to hire our qualified English teachers.  Our quality courses and accreditation are recognised globally as training fluent English speakers in how to teach through the Communicative Approach.  Often, employers will hire one TEFL England qualified teacher and be so impressed that they contact us to hire more!

Our former students are successfully teaching in every corner of the globe!  TEFL England graduates have gone on to work in private language academies, state schools, summer camps, volunteering programmes and corporate training.  Some have set up their own English language classes or take on pupils for private tutoring.  Whatever sort of teaching work you want to go into, a TEFL England certificate can help you.

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All TEFL England tutors are qualified professionals with several years of experience teaching English abroad.  When you take one of our TEFL courses, you know you are being taught by someone who has real first hand knowledge of what you need to start your TEFL career. Online TEFL course components will be taught by the same tutor throughout, so your tutor will get to know you and be able to better guide you through to getting your TEFL certificate.

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by Monika Salita
@monikasalita or About Monika

With the aid of technology and innovation, teaching styles and language lessons are becoming more and more intriguing, involved and exciting.

New technology is giving us ever-evolving, creative ways to teach what we love. But, in order to be able to teach and inspire others, we’ve got to land a solid job first.

So, how do you find that hopefully-not-too-elusive teaching job? Use new technology to your advantage; specifically social media. Social media is a revolution and it is no longer a question of if one uses it, but rather, how well one uses it.

Happy Cats TEFL for example has a wide social media presence which it uses to connect with and inspire past, present and future TEFL teachers. It is one of four TEFL job sites within the greater TEFL Jobs Worldwide network, which is committed to helping TEFL teachers find rewarding teaching opportunities across the globe.

LinkedIn

TEFL Jobs Worldwide uses its LinkedIn group page as a forum for discussions on various teaching-related topics. They also post TEFL job opportunities found around the globe, share exciting new blog posts written by their group of dedicated bloggers and TEFL teachers, discuss teaching tools and methods, and more.

Twitter

How did I connect with Happy Cats TEFL? None other than Twitter. I am very passionate about using Twitter as a tool to discover great news about my industry as well as a tool with which to stay in touch with wide array of friends. While tweeting about my teaching experiences one evening, the Happy Cats TEFL Twitter handle, @happycatstefl, reached out to me and started a conversation with me about sharing my teaching experiences with them. This Twitter handle is one of the four in the TEFL Jobs Worldwide network, which is used to share their latest blog posts, TEFL job opportunities around the world, and also, connect with TEFL teachers to grow the TEFL community and connect great teachers with persons who want to learn more from them.

Facebook

Finally, the company uses its TEFL Jobs Facebook page to share the added bonus of photos and other visual content in its posts. Facebook’s user interface of course allows for sharing of photos and other creative, intriguing visual content so the company uses this fact to its advantage by posting striking visual images to help amplify a certain point or strike up greater interest in a certain topic with vibrant imagery. Here once again, the goal is to share content teachers will find informative and beneficial to their work as well as sharing data-rich pieces on a multitude of TEFL work opportunities. Facebook is also a great medium with which to connect with other people who may have the same background, interests or goals, in order to expand one’s network.

So to sum things up, I believe that with key goals and keywords in mind and research focused on these certain goals and keywords, social media is definitely an excellent vehicle to pursue in order to find not only great TEFL job opportunities and blogging opportunities, but also gain relevant insights and tips on how to succeed with the work itself, ask questions and connect with other people who are in similar situations, all at the same time.

Here’s wishing you great new TEFL teaching adventures unlocked with the aid of social media.

400-500 euros per week based on experience, up to 42 hours per week.

Based in La Plagne & Alpe D’Huez, France

Peak Horizon International Summer Camps offer language, sport, activity and leadership camps in the French Alps. This is an invigorating, action-packed summer experience for children aged 10-17. Having 26 years of experience in providing educational travel, we pride ourselves in offering meaningful holidays, with educational elements, where children and teenagers from across the globe can play, learn and socialise whilst enjoying the spectacular location. We can offer flights from any UK airport and free board and accommodation in return for pastoral duties.

Peak Horizon is currently looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated candidate with strong interpersonal skills to take on the role of Senior Language Teacher or Language Teacher in our camps. You will be directly responsible to the Peak Leader Manager for the smooth running and delivery of quality educational detail in language tuition at your camp.

Your summary of main duties include:

• Assessment and placement of students into appropriate tuition groups
• Timetabling sessions and staff (in conjunction with French teachers)
• Delivering lessons
• Teacher induction and day to day teacher support
• Leading/attending regular teachers’ meetings
• Management and production of materials and other teaching resources including the 2-4 week camp syllabus
• Ensuring accurate records are maintained (registers, records of work done, appraisal)
• Ensuring all reports and certificates are issued and completed
• Troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise over any aspect of the educational programme
• Liaising with Peak Leaders that the educational programme coordinates logically and smoothly with other aspects of the course such as excursions, local visits where possible
• Liaising with Peak Leader Manager on staffing requirements
• Assisting other senior managers in other general aspects of the camp management (whether directly related to the tuition programme or not)

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications: Degree-holder, CELTA or DELTA
• Have at least 3 years’ relevant teaching experience in English language programs
• Experience with the book “Clockwise” is preferred
• Have supervisory or management experience
• Ideally have a working knowledge of at least one foreign language: French, Arabic, Chinese or German

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by Stuart Allen @Stu_RAYEnglish
Ray English TEFL Recruitment, China

Without question, the country with the most TEFL jobs in the world right now is China. Whereas most countries in the world are suffering economic hardship, China really is flying. Jobs here are plentiful, unemployment is almost non-existent, and the expanding Chinese ELT industry is worth millions of pounds each year. Why is this?

The “Ability Set” System

Well, there a number of reasons. Firstly, learning English in schools is compulsory from the age of five upwards. All over China, over 200 million Chinese school kids will have their noses in English books this week. Schools here have an ‘ability set’ system, where the top achievers go into a ‘top’ set, have the best teachers in that school and have classmates who also like to get their heads down and study. Kids in ‘lower’ sets have to get higher test scores than those in classes above them in order to take their place, so there is intense competition for places in the top sets. English is one of the four tested skills (along with maths, science and Chinese), so parents pay for their children to go to English classes after school and at weekends in order to get ahead of the rest. This is practiced in every village, town and city across the entire country! Everywhere you look, there is an English school full of kids learning English, and this means that there are endless ESL jobs here. Additionally, English language is a core module of every university course in China. A doctor can’t become a doctor unless he/she passes English tests at university, a quantity surveyor can’t be a quantity surveyor unless he/she passes English tests at university, and so on, and so on. The learning of English as a Second Language is of massive importance here.

The importance of English

Taken further, as China is becoming a global force, it is becoming increasingly important to be able to speak English in the work place, especially within business and international trade. It is not just children learning English here, but also university students, graduates and working professionals. Put simply, China is crying out for qualified English teachers, like you, to come to China.

Enjoy living and teaching in China!

China is a fantastic place to live and teach. Every day you can see new things and be fully immersed in one of the oldest cultures on earth. The students here are respectful, motivated and very interested in you, the teacher. Whether you are a new TEFL teacher who has recently finished a teaching course, or have perhaps been teaching ESL a while and want to try a new country, then I would strongly recommend China as a wise destination.

Further Information

Stuart has written a comprehensive guide to living and teaching EFL in China. Download it here:

The Guide to Teaching in China PDF

Details:

King’s English for Kids is looking for youthful, energetic, and dedicated staff who are looking for an exciting employment opportunity in China. This position will appeal to candidates looking to immerse themselves in Chinese culture and the Chinese way of life, whilst also earning a comfortable salary.

King’s English for Kids was established in late 2009 to be a modern, productive and enjoyable environment for young students to study in. Interest and enrollment in the school has been immense, with the result that a further seven schools have been opened in the last year, each rapidly becoming fully enrolled.

Class sizes are small, with a maximum of twelve students, ranging in age from 3 – 12 years of age. Each classroom is fully-equipped with a projector, computer, and digital whiteboard, in addition to other modern teaching equipment. Teaching assistants are provided for all International Staff and provide invaluable advice and assistance.

King’s English for Kids is located in Beijing, the capital city of China, and also has additional centres in Tianjin, Qingdao, and Hainan. Our teaching team is intimate and friendly, with a good working atmosphere. Teachers are cared for by a foreign management team who help with any of the difficulties encountered living and working in another country, whether those difficulties are personal or professional.

Contract terms consist of twenty-one hours per week, with an additional five hours per week set aside for meetings, professional development, and occasional marketing activities. Classes take place during afternoons, evenings, and on weekends. Teachers receive two consecutive days off per week.

Should you wish to apply for a position with our school, please send an email containing your CV, covering letter, recent photograph, and any letters of recommendation you hold. Please send all documents to the Manager for International Staff, James Pearson at jpearson@compass-kings.com

Requirements:

Candidates interested in applying for this position should:-

•  hold a university degree in any discipline

• be between 25-55 years of age

• be a native English speaker holding a passport from one of the following countries – The UK, The USA, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, or Australia.

• hold one year of work experience after graduation (in any field). Prior teaching experience is not necessary, and we actively encourage applications from candidates who are making their first foray into the EFL world.

Compensation:

Remuneration includes the following:-

• a competitive salary based upon qualifications and experience (9000 – 13000 RMB per month)

• a signing bonus of RMB 2500 upon arrival

• free clean, modern accommodation located close to the school, or an accommodation allowance of RMB 2500 – 3000 for those applicants already located in China who wish to seek their own accommodation

• a stipend of RMB 300 per month to help cover utility costs

• a round-trip airfare upon completion of a one-year contract, up to the value of RMB 8000

• health insurance up to the value of $5000

• paid vacation days, including all Chinese national holidays, and an extra week in the summer and winter vacations

• all visa/medical costs

• Chinese classes twice weekly, taught by a qualified Chinese instructor

Please send all relevant documents to the Manager for the International Staff, James Pearson, at jpearson@compass-kings.com.

Company Website: http://www.compass-kids.com

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