Finding Work

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Great teaching opportunities for English language teachers

Many people who have completed a UK-TEFL course want to put their new found skills and qualifications into practice. Here at UK-TEFL, we will give you the best possible start on finding paid work in the UK or overseas. Our course tutors will give you plenty of information on the course.

Two of the modules are totally dedicated to these topics.

To help you find your dream job, UK-TEFL has travel guides for many countries – just click on the continent you would like to work in and then you can narrow down your chosen destination! All our travel guides will tell you the demand for teachers, how to find work, and where you can expect to live. Why not check out our guides for Costa Rica, Czech Republic or even Saudi Arabia !

Every month we are approached by a large number of employers around the world, who want to employ graduates of our TEFL courses. For a list of our recent favourites, please click here >

Paid Teaching Placements

If you are looking for a paid teaching placement, take a look at our PTP programmes. They're designed to take the stress out of teaching English overseas for the first time.

Our programmes will place you in paid jobs, in selected countries, for contracts ranging between six and twelve months.

We currently have paid placements in China, South Korea,Vietnam, Tunisia and Bahrain.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do placements start?		Placements start all year round depending on which country you want to teach in. To find out more, click on the country you are interested in: China, South Korea, Vietnam, Tunisia or Bahrain.
How easy is it to get a job?		It is easier to get a job abroad than in the UK. Places like China, Vietnam and Bahrain have a high demand for English teachers so you are very likely to get a job there.
How long do placements last?		Contracts for paid teaching placements range between six and twelve months.
What's the pay like?		The pay varies from country to country but it will all be relative and the more hours you teach, the more you will get paid. Take a look at the individual pages for more specific information: China, South Korea, Vietnam, Tunisia and Bahrain
Where and who will I be teaching?		You will be based in a private language school teaching children of various age groups. There is also the opportunity to teach out of hours to adults and teaching one to one.
Do I need to speak the local language?		The only language you will need to speak is English although you may want to learn the basics of the local language for getting around. Most, or all, of the staff in language schools are English speakers. On arrival you will get picked up from the airport and taken to your destination.
What's included?		Accommodation is included - this tends to be an apartment shared with another teacher.
How do I apply?		First of all, you need to decide which country you want to teach in and then email your interest to info-jobs@uk-tefl.com. Or you can speak to a TEFL advisor on 0871 222 1231.
Do I need a degree?		A degree is not essential but it is preferable. However, for South Korea and Bahrain, you do need a degree to get the correct work permit. A good CV can help greatly if you don't have a degree.