Essential Requirements
- You must have a CELTA, Trinity TESOL, or equivalent initial teaching qualification
- The role is open only to those with the right to work in the EU or to British citizens
- Experience teaching YLs and Teenagers is an advantage.
Job Description
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated teachers with CELTA/CertTESOL who wants to pursue teaching English as their career and are looking for teacher development. The positions are for an immediate start and lasting until 30th June 2026. International House Torun has an excellent reputation for its continuous professional development that it offers its teachers.
Come and be part of our team!
If you are looking to develop as a teacher, then IH Torun is the school where you should work. We offer teacher development sessions once a week as well as weekly free basic conversational Polish lessons with a qualified Polish teacher. You will be teaching up to 25 Teaching hours of English (25 x 45 minutes) each week in a fun, friendly and supportive school. Your classes could include a mixture of Young Learners (7-12) as well as teenagers (13-17) and adult 1-1 students/group classes at a variety of CEFR levels. Twice a week you may also have to commute to our satellite school in Inowroclaw (45 minutes away). There is no weekend teaching, though on some Saturdays (no more than 4 a year) you'll be involved in some social events.
We welcome enthusiastic teachers who have some experience, though newly qualified will also be considered.
Torun is a great place to live and work; certainly it's a home away from home! IH Torun is a small school but is very well-known within the ELT community for its great focus on teacher development. In 2023 we actually celebrated our 30th anniversary.
Every year, we organise the IH Torun Teacher Training Day which has had some big name ELT presenters in the past such as Jeremy Harmer, Scott Thornbury, Jill Hadfield, Adrian Underhill, Jon Hird, Katherine Bilsborough, John Hughes, Hugh Dellar and Marjorie Rosenberg. We also offer extensive CPD opportunities.
If you think teaching English is your career and you want to progress and improve, then this is definitely the school for you.
Overall benefits:
- Transport to out-of-town contracts* is provided, and salary increments paid (*if lessons are face-to-face)
- Increments if you teach Cambridge exam classes
- Outstanding INSETT programme and CPD opportunities including free entry to the annual IH Torun International Teacher Training Day which attracts big names in the world of TEFL (Past presenters include Jeremy Harmer, Scott Thornbury, Jill Hadfield, Adrian Underhill, Jon Hird, Katherine Bilsborough, John Hughes, Hugh Dellar, Chris Roland, Anna Hasper and Marjorie Rosenberg). Teachers also attend an annual teacher training day at our sister school (IH Bydgoszcz)
- Chance to present and lead your own sessions during the INSETT programme
- Opportunity to take the IHCYLT (IH Certificate in teaching Young Learners and Teenagers) and IHCAM (IH Certificate in Advanced Methodology) courses at the school at subsidised rates
- Basic Polish lessons with a qualified Polish language teacher are provided once a week
- All EU citizens are eligible for free national healthcare under the Polish health system. Teachers MUST bring a valid European Health Card with them. The cost of medication and dental care are not covered
- Shared accommodation in single bedrooms in a local, fully-furnished flat provided by the school. If the teacher prefers to search and pay for their own flat then there is a monthly self-accommodating increment on top of the base salary
- Return flights from within Europe. The one way ticket is reimbursed at the start of the contract and again at the end of the contract
- All teachers returning to IH Torun receive a monthly increment of 10% on top of their basic salary
- Having IH Torun on your CV looks great as we are highly regarded within the International House organisation
Other Benefits
Flights: We cover return flights from within Europe with a low-cost airline for approx. 500PLN per flight. The one-way inbound flight is reimbursed at the start of the contract and the outbound return flight is reimbursed at the end of the contract.
Accommodation: Accommodation is provided in a single room in a shared flat (shared with one other teacher). The flat is a 20 mins walk away from the school. All flats are modern and fully-furnished.
Holiday: Holiday pay is included. Holidays include Christmas, Easter and Ferie (the Polish winter break in January 2025).
QUOTES FROM CURRENT IH TORUN TEACHERS:
'Teaching at IH Torun has been an incredibly positive experience. It's a team of professional yet genuinely lovely and supportive teachers who make coming to work every day a pleasure. The school offers endless opportunities for professional growth through weekly CPD sessions, workshops, teacher training courses and more! I'm truly grateful to be part of such an inspiring community.' - Ivan Lovric (Teacher IH Torun)
'It's a very supportive environment to work in. Management seems to genuinely care about the standards of lessons that are taught, and senior teachers are always happy to help with ideas/suggestions.The input sessions that we have on Fridays are really useful - full of activities that we can use in our lessons.They found me a lovely flat to live in.Torun is a great place to live. The Old Town is gorgeous, and there are lots of lovely bars and restaurants. The cat cafe is particularly awesome.' - Lisa Matthews (Teacher IH Torun)
"Teaching at IH Torun has been a fantastic experience so far. Even though I’ve only been here for a month, I already feel part of a positive and collaborative community. The teachers support one another with lesson planning and sharing materials, which creates a really encouraging atmosphere. The school is incredibly supportive, attentive and always ready to help. You never feel alone. I’m truly glad to be part of such a dedicated and welcoming team. Moreover Polish students are wonderfully well -behaved and respectful, which makes teaching here an absolute pleasure." - Luca Vultaggio (Teacher IH Torun)
QUOTES FROM FORMER IH TORUN TEACHERS:
'Come to IH Torun as a newly-qualified teacher, leave with a wealth of knowledge and experience.' - Amy Assadi (former teacher, IH Torun)
'I came to Poland as a newly qualified teacher, but it was at IH Torun that I really learned what teaching was all about. I can't begin to imagine the career Ive had up to now without the vital input from the various directors and senior teachers I was fortunate enough to learn from.' - Kev Harrison (former IH Torun teacher)
'Working at IH Torun from 2021 to 2022 was a wonderful experience. I made lasting friendships with my colleagues, many of whom Im still in touch with today, and the students were always a joy to teach. The school encouraged my professional growth, and their inclusive environment helped me navigate life in a new country. I'm truly grateful for my time there.' - Beatrice Ferretti (former IH Torun teacher)
'I loved my time working at IH Torun! The students and staff were so lovely and there were so many opportunities to learn as a teacher. It also helped that Torun is such a beautiful place to live!' - Rachel Hunter (former IH Torun senior teacher)
'IH Torun is a friendly, nurturing environment to realise your potential, offering opportunities for both personal and professional growth.' - Alex Wegener (English Teacher 2024/25, IH Torun)