Teaching English in Korea offers you a unique opportunity to part of a local community, share your knowledge and experience exciting new cultural horizons!
This program offers an excellent tax free salary (minimum GBP1,045 monthly), free round-trip air-tickets, free fully furnished apartment, completion bonus, medical insurance and generous vacation allowance.
All you need is a BA/BSc degree, to be a native English speaker and an appetite for adventure so why not apply today and get your place secured!
9 Great Reasons to Teach with the Public School Program in South Korea
– Earn a fantastic local salary which will enable you to enjoy a very comfortable lifestyle and pay off student loans.
– Free fully furnished private accommodation provided.
– Receive a flight allowance of GBP 1,430.
– Make new friends and share this adventure with hundreds of other candidates from the UK, USA, SA, AUS, IRE and NZ who will be starting in August.
– Full orientation and training provided in a Korean resort area.
– Receive a completion bonus equal to one month’s salary.
– Every class has a Korean co-teacher to help you.
– Generous holiday allowance giving you the chance to explore Korea and other exciting parts of Asia!
– One year contract
In-brief
– Start date: mid-August (full orientation to be followed by placement at assigned school)
– Teach Elementary, Middle or High school (depending on preference)
– Working days: Monday – Friday
– Working hours: 8.30AM – 4.30PM or 9AM -5PM (depending on school)
– Total hours: 22 classes per week (so 3 or 4 classes per day)
About my role
– Teach conversational English to enthusiastic classes of Korean students
– Student evaluation
– Prep class
– Develop curriculum and teaching materials
– Assist with activities related to English language education
– Share your culture and experiences with young Korean learners
Salary & Benefits
– GBP 1,045 – GBP 1,485 monthly salary (depending on experience)
– GBP 715 Entrance Allowance to cover flight cost into Korea
– GBP 715 Exit Allowance upon completion of contract
– Rural Allowance + Provincial allowance (depending on location)
– GBP 165 Settlement Allowance (one time payment)
– Free fully furnished housing or, where housing is not available, a rent subsidy of GBP 220 monthly
– 3 Weeks PAID vacation (8 day summer recess, 10 day winter recess) + approximately 12 national holidays
– 22 hours of class teaching required per week
– Overtime pay or GBP 11 per hour per supplementary class
– Severance pay equivalent to one month’s salary
– Tax exemption for 2 years apart from Canadians due to lack of ROK Treaty
– Compulsory medical insurance – 50% of premiums paid by employer
– National Pension scheme – 50% of contributions paid by employer
– Full 8 day orientation in a Korean resort area
– One year contract
– All national holidays
Destination South Korea
A country of soaring mountains, ancient fortresses, resplendent palaces, futuristic cities and 50 million welcoming hand-shakes, Korea offers an endless array of experiences! Slurp at mouthwatering kimchi soup, check-out ancient temples hidden amongst Seoul’s tangled side-streets, soak up the bohemian atmosphere of remote mountain towns or just unwind in one of Korea’s soothing hot spring spas. The ”Soul of Asia” welcomes you!
Locations available
From laid-back beach-side town to traditional mountain community to buzzing urban metropolis, we can help you secure the location that you really want.
The following cities and provinces are available for the August 2011 in-take:
++Busan ++Chungbuk ++Chungnam ++Daegu ++Daejeon ++Gangwon ++Gwangju ++Gyeonggi ++Gyeongbuk ++Gyeongnam ++Incheon ++Jeju ++Jeonbuk ++Jeonnam ++Seoul ++Ulsan
The key to securing your top location preference is to apply early!
Skills & Qualities
We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate people who can commit themselves to a year of working with these schools. As a teacher you will have full classroom responsibilities including creating lesson plans, student assessment, and curriculum development. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved something special, to gain a real insight into Korea’s unique culture, and to influence the lives and community of Koreans young and old. Experience is a plus but not essential! Sound interesting? Then why not apply now!
Requirements
– Nationality of UK, IRE, USA, CAN, AUS, NZ or SA
– Bachelors degree (any field)
– Commitment to a 1 year contract
For an application pack, please email us with a copy of your resume: jobs@eslstarter.com
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