Finding teaching English jobs in Language schools

Many people find TEFL teaching jobs at language schools all over the world. Language schools tend to appeal to students who are aged between 15 and 25 and so if you don’t wish to teach those ages, it’s probably a good idea to look elsewhere especially if you want older students.

If you are looking closer to home and want to teach English to foreign students in the UK for instance, there are many TEFL jobs on offer each year at various language schools. Students love capital cities and London is an ideal place to learn and see the sights all at the same time, whilst teaching in a capital city does tend to attract certain kudos to it. If you are young, looking for excitement and want to see and live in a city, then this may be for you, even if it is for one summer only. However, you should remember that although you may be paid more than in other parts of the country, the cost of living tends to be higher and rapidly outstrip your earnings.

The busiest time of year for all English language schools is the summer. Europeans tend to break up from school slightly earlier than we do in the UK, and so all of July and August tend to be very busy with other peaks at Easter, October and a slight increase in December.

Consider who you are working for and read any contract thoroughly. What holidays do you get & what breaks are you entitled to? This may seem insignificant now but if you are standing on your feet teaching for long hours, particularly in the summer months and don’t get chance to rest and do your lesson preparation, what seemed like a good job could soon turn into a nightmare.

If you can, tour several language schools first to get a feel for the institution, where possible speak to staff there. Staff who are not happy will probably inform you, unless they live in fear of their employers in which case they won't talk, either way, you will get a better idea of whether or not you wish to spend more of your time with them or the school.

Language schools vary as to how well they are organised. Good language schools will be well disciplined and the organisation will be apparent. Poorly run schools will cut corners and this relates to both staff and pupils. They aren't easy places to work, staff will leave without warning and the other members of staff will have to cover thier lessons.

 

 

Bookmark this page: Add to your del.icio.us bookmarks Digg! LinkedIn

Reddit StumbleUpon Toolbar Technorati

Twitter