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How to Find a Job Teaching English Abroad

Posted by Kiva Richard - 15:02 on 13 April 2012

Once you have completed your TEFL Scotland Course you will undoubtedly have your sights set on securing a job teaching English abroad. This is both an exciting and daunting prospect. With literally the whole world open to you and thousands of TEFL Jobs to choose from where do you start? Here is a quick guide to help you choose where you want to work and how to get the right TEFL job for you.

Research your TEFL destination

Did you know that there are more people learning English in China than speak it in America? Let this be an indication of the enormous demand for qualified TEFL teachers all over the world. Once you are qualified with TEFL Scotland you really can find work anywhere in the world, from Germany to Ecuador there are abundant opportunities for native English speaking TEFL teachers.

The best thing you can do is make a list of your top three TEFL destinations and start researching. Think about what type of lifestyle you want to lead. Is a good salary important to you? Are you prepared to live in a developing country? Do want summer weather all year round? It is very easy to find information on the web, a quick country search will be enough. At TEFL Scotland we work with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), to help British nationals stay safe abroad. The FCO website has lots of useful and up to date information about every country in the world and is really worth checking out before you travel abroad to teach English.

Where can I look for TEFL jobs?

So once you have decided on a destination it will be time to start looking for a TEFL Job. After completing an accredited TEFL Course with TEFL Scotland you will have access to our TEFL Jobs Centre. This service is free and only open to our TEFL Scotland graduates. On here you can browse through our jobs and apply directly to TEFL employers. The site is always being updated with new jobs so sign up to our TEFL Jobs Newsletter to make sure you never miss out on any new vacancies. You will also have access to our TEFL Employers Contact Directory which will put you in touch with over 8,500 TEFL Employers from all over the globe. We can also point you in the right direction of other reliable sites to find TEFL Jobs if you are still looking for something else.

Another option, which some of our graduates opt for, is to travel out to the country you want to teach English and search for a TEFL Jobs while there. This can be done by dropping in your CV at schools and language institutions. If you are adventurous and have the courage to do this it can be a very successful way of finding a TEFL job. It also means you can discuss the terms of your contract face to face with your employer, which leads us to the next section.

Getting a reputable TEFL Job

Now that you have a potential TEFL Job lined up it is time to make sure it is what it says on the packet. Often if you are applying for a job overseas online you will be able to contact your employer via Skype or video call. Make sure you have a clear agreement of what your contract entails. Find out the hours you are expected to work, the size and age of your classes, the conditions you will be working in and of course what your salary is going to be. A lot of TEFL jobs may include free accommodation, some even offer to pay for your flights and others may offer additional perks such as local language lessons.

So now you know how to go about finding a TEFL job, what’s stopping you! If you’re already qualified with TEFL Scotland you can start applying for our TEFL Jobs today.

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