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Live and teach in China
It’s an
exciting time to be living and teaching in China as we approach 2010. The
economy continues to boom and the demand for English teachers is as strong as
ever.
Explore a country famous for its ancient traditions and civilizations, generous
and friendly people and delicious food. Immerse yourself in a country which has
managed to balance the Ying and Yang of past customs and cultures with modern
development and exciting changes.
Learn to
speak Mandarin Chinese, train in kung fu or Tai Chi, visit The Great Wall,
Terracotta Warriors, Sichuan pandas as well as the less well know treasures
China has to offer. There are also plenty of opportunities to get involved with
outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and rafting as well as all the
enjoyments of a bustling, cosmopolitan city life, with a huge selection of
shopping destinations, restaurants, coffee shops, bars and clubs. China proudly
boasts having something for everyone.
Gold Star TEFL recruitment – who we
are
We have over
5 years experience in the TEFL industry in China. We are an independent recruitment
agent so you benefit from impartial, unbiased job advice and have access to the
best and most recent jobs from a variety of English schools and language
centers across China. There are no costs whatsoever for the entire recruitment
process.
An example of the schools we represent
Established
over 40 years ago, English First is the largest privately owned language
trainer in the world. They employ 30,000 teachers, in 54 countries across the
globe and have 120 schools in 50 cities in China alone. English First maintains
the very best in school design, cutting edge technology, award winning courses
as well as professional development and support for its teachers.
English First
was proud to be the official language trainer for the Beijing Olympics in 2008,
cementing their position as the number 1 choice for students of all ages learning
English.
Courses
Over the
years English First has made huge investments in developing the very best in
teaching courses and materials. Popular with teachers and students alike, the
courses offered are aimed at specific age groups (4-6yrs, 7-10yrs,
11-14yrs,15-18yrs, adults and business English). Within each age group,
students are placed in a suitable level according to their English ability,
resulting in no ‘mixed level’ classes. Courses are accompanied by a wide range
of supplementary materials, from flashcards, posters and handouts to CD’s, videos,
songs and computer applications, essential for teachers to deliver varied,
motivating classes.
Teachers
Whether you are
just starting out as a teacher, or have experience, the
schools we represent provide the people, environment and support to ensure that
you develop,
and have a uniquely exciting experience doing so. Do you have a preference for teaching
young learners below 10 years old, teenagers, adults, business English or a
mixture of all ages? We represent schools throughout China and offer courses to
all ages and abilities so we can match your skills to where they will be best
utilised.
We are looking for creative, motivated English
teachers who have an adventurous spirit and a positive attitude to fill the
available one year contracts.
On-going professional development
On-going
training is seen as essential for the development of all teachers. Director of
Studies offer academic support, training workshops and seminars, structured
feedback and performance appraisals. Teachers are also encouraged to share
ideas and materials and make use of extensive teaching libraries.
Requirements
Applicants will need to have a degree and/or a
credible TEFL certificate. Ideally, we are looking for teachers from the United States, United
Kingdom, Australia,
Canada, New Zealand and South Africa and other near-native
English speakers. Previous teaching experience is an advantage, however plenty
of training and support is given to new teachers.
Compensation
-- Competitive
salary – dependant on experience and qualifications
-- Flight
ticket allowance to and from your home country
-- Furnished
accommodation near the school or a monthly housing allowance
-- Comprehensive
health insurance
-- Legal ‘Z’
work VISA and residence permit
-- Paid
vacation in addition to public holidays
-- Performance
related bonuses
-- Professional
development and academic support
-- Mandarin
Chinese lessons
-- Excellent
career prospects
If you’d like
to hear more about our current vacancies and you have what it takes we would
love to hear from you. To apply, send a copy the following to Jim Althans,
Director of Recruitment at Teachers.Gold.Star@gmail.com :
Covering
letter detailing your teaching experience and suitability for the job
CV / resume
Degree
certificate
TEFL
certificate
Passport
photo page
2 references
Recent photo
Please state your available start dates
and where you saw this advert. We look forward to hearing from you.
Contact: Jim Althans at Teachers.Gold.Star@gmail.com
