Employment
TEFL Employment Guidance
JOB GUIDANCE
How to find a job
The first module of the 120-hour online TEFL course is dedicated to the area of TEFL employment. This section offers invaluable information, tips and guidance on how to navigate the murky waters of the English teaching job search. This section will give you a clear idea of how to find an English teaching job and manage your expectations in regards to immigration and employer requirements.
JOB SEARCH
How we help you
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Course module dedicated to employment.
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Resume writing assistance.
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List of online employment sites.
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Access to our employment Facebook group.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential considerations
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Passport
You´ll find that your nationality (passport) will influence your job opportunities as well as the issuance of work visas and permits. Many employers will only hire native English speakers from the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. There are of course exceptions and there are countries that´ll provide the relevant work visa or permit to non-native English speakers.
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Education
In many cases, you´ll find that employers will want you to have a Bachelor´s degree and a TEFL certificate. Again, there are exceptions and you´ll find teachers working abroad without a degree.
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Immigration Laws
Employers are often restricted in their hiring practices by immigration laws and requirements. Some countries will only issue legal work visas and permits to native English speakers from the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa - so keep this in mind!
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Specific Requirements
Some employers will need you to have a health or criminal check or both. Additionally, some employers may require previous teaching experience or for you to be in a particular age bracket.
EMPLOYMENT GROUP
Facebook job group
Our Facebook group "Teach English Abroad & Online" has more than 175k members and growing. Hundreds of jobs are advertised here by employers from around the globe. It is a fantastic place to ask questions, share information and learn from the experiences of others.
