International TEFL InstituteEnglish Teaching Jobs in Poland
Poland is vastly underrated but offers a huge amount for travellers of all types – from the beautiful old towns of Krakow, Zamość, Gdańsk and Wroclaw to the wilderness of the Białowieża National Park – all with its ubiquitous buffalos and epic vistas.
The availability of jobs teaching English in Poland has been huge for a number of years now. So much so that Poland is said to have the most English teaching opportunities than anywhere else in the region, and some say the world. There are positions teaching English in Poland available countrywide in both the state sector, at schools, colleges and universities, and in the private sector, private language schools, institutes and companies. Salaries are high by local standards and you will live comfortably, however, as with many countries in the region, saving can be minimal unless you support your income with private lessons.
Jobs are advertised year-round on the many. A TEFL certificate and a university degree (not always a requirement) are usually required to secure employment. Contracts are usually for one year unless applying during the academic year, which runs from September to June. Polish people are friendly and motivated and have high respect for teachers. TEFL teachers are usually provided with a year-long curriculum, which is broken down into terms and weeks within a term. Most schools acknowledge that although a curriculum has been provided, teachers can adapt lesson contents to meet student requirements. It is important to achieve the results required by the school by following the curriculum, but how you achieve those results are often determined by the TEFL teacher.
Most opportunities for teaching English in Poland are to be found in the larger cities where the demand for lessons is higher due to a larger population and an eager workforce. With Poland joining the EU in 2004, the demand for English teachers has increased significantly. Should you wish to teach English in Poland after your TEFL course, you will have little or no problem securing a job very quickly.
Sample Job offer for Teaching English in Poland
Our School of English is looking for extraordinary candidates interested in teaching English in Poland for one academic year. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and/or a TEFL//TESOL/CELTA certificate. More importantly, you must be a confident, dynamic, sociable, creative and resourceful individual. Our school is located in the Silesian province of southern Poland. We offer outstandingly competitive rates of pay, more than enough to live comfortably in Poland where the cost of living is much cheaper than in Western countries. You also receive allocated accommodation; guaranteed minimum weekly workload; full assistance in obtaining visas and work permits; free in-house teacher training package (both on-arrival and ongoing); airfare allowance after completion of the contract; medical support; free Polish lessons; free Internet access. So, if you think you have that something special that puts you above the rest, don’t waste any time.
Capital city: Warsaw
Language: Polish
Currency: Zloty
Typical TEFL teacher salary: 2,500 Zloty per month
Major TEFL locations: Warsaw, Wroclaw, Krakow
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