Entry-Level English Teacher (ESL)

Overview

This is a full-time, beginner-friendly teaching opportunity for people who want to build an international career, gain classroom experience, and work overseas. The role is open to recent graduates, career changers, and ESL/TEFL-qualified teachers looking for a move abroad. No prior teaching experience is required, as the employer provides training, learning materials, and visa support.

The position involves teaching English in China as part of a global education environment. It is designed for candidates who are open to cultural exchange, student engagement, and professional growth.

Role overview

• Work with children and young learners between the ages of 3 and 16 in an engaging classroom setting.
• Use the organisation’s curriculum and digital teaching tools to deliver lively English lessons.
• Support students with helpful feedback so they can improve confidence and language ability.
• Join school-based events, cultural programmes, and activities that encourage student participation.

Support and benefits

• Base pay with a performance bonus available after 6 months.
• 21 days of paid leave in total, made up of 10 paid leave days and 11 statutory holidays.
• Flight allowance.
• International medical insurance with shared cost coverage.
• Airport pickup assistance.
• Sponsored legal Z work visa support, along with up to 2 weeks of sponsored hotel accommodation.
• Structured induction training, ongoing guidance, and fully prepared lesson materials.
• TEFL certificate support plus opportunities for skill-building and career progression.
• Access to distance learning courses such as Level 6 Trinity College CertPT and DELTM.
• Organised social and cultural activities, plus free Mandarin Chinese lessons.

Eligibility and candidate profile

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and have a valid passport. A sincere interest in education, travel, and cultural exchange is important. ESL certifications such as TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA are helpful, though sponsorship may be available. A clean background check is also required.

Additional information

The first two weeks of hotel accommodation are treated as sponsored support if the first-year contract is completed successfully. Visa-related expenses for the sponsored legal Z work visa will be reimbursed.

About the employer

The organisation has more than 30 years of experience, operates 200+ schools across 50+ cities, and has a strong footprint in China and Indonesia. Teachers are presented as central to its mission, and the company highlights professional development and advancement as part of the role.