Essential Requirements
- You must have a CELTA, Trinity TESOL, or equivalent initial teaching qualification
Job Description
English Language Teacher with YLs
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to join our dedicated team at International House Bielsko in the period of 03.01.2022 – 09.06.2022
- Work Mon-Fri!
- Teach a variety of levels and age groups
- Competitive salary + extra bonuses
- Professional EFL development opportunities - IH world certified
- Personal gratification and job satisfaction
- Unique location: explore the Beskidy mountains in your free time!
Welcome to International House Bielsko-Biala!
We are a long established and successful language school, based in Bielsko-Biala’s city centre and located, amidst the backdrop of a beautiful mountainous region, offering teachers travelling abroad, a unique experience!
To begin with, who are we?
Put simply, we are a high-quality language school catering for eager to learn students of all ages.
What does the job entail?
Our teachers are responsible for delivering high-quality English lessons (22 clock hours a week) to a range of group and 1-2-1 students. Admin duties and lesson planning are part of the job and teachers are expected to attend to those responsibilities diligently. Classes take place mainly face to face and but depending on the restrictions some or classes may be moved online.
Do teachers get the support and assistance they need?
The quality of education a student receives is determined by the quality of the teacher so we are dedicated to you! We will strongly support you in all means possible. Some examples of these are regular training sessions, an orientation and induction week (prior to starting work), meetings, peer knowledge sharing and observations, quality resources such as laminated flashcards, a library of methodology books, music, art supplies, sporting equipment, toys and computer and office equipment, just to name a few.
- What are the working hours?
Teachers are contracted for 22 clock hours a week with most classes taking place in the afternoon / evening however split shifts may happen (max. 2 a week) and some 1-2-1 classes may be scheduled throughout the day.
To find out more go to https://www.ih.com.pl/bielsko-biala/teachers-zone/
Why would a teacher want to live and teach in Bielsko-Biala?
We are located in the state of Silesia in the southern part of Poland. This is a great place to live because it has a lot to offer the modern day intrepid explorer, traveller or local resident!
* Enjoy rich natural beauty? - Miles and miles of wilderness pathways to enjoy on your own or with friends as we are situated at the foot of the Beskid Slaski and the Beskid Maly mountains. We’re also a stone’s throw from Goczalkowice-Zdroj and Zywiec which are famous for their beautiful lakes.
* Love hiking? - Endless mountain walking trails and enchanting mountain refugees for overnight stays
* Ever skied or snowboarded? - Try our lower slopes or take a cable car to a higher point, only a 10 minute bus ride from the city centre and Let loose on one of Poland’s most renowned ski resorts, Szczyrk, only a 30 minute bus ride from the city centre.
* Looking for more? - We have something for everyone! Modern and large fitness centres and gyms, tennis, horse riding, pubs and night clubs, cinemas, clean and modern swimming pools, bowling, go-karting, mountain biking trails, ice-skiing, rollerblading, indoor wall climbing and jump parks, supermarkets and shopping malls, international cuisine, dancing centres, pottery workshops etc.
* Fancy visiting Slovakia or the Czech Republic? - Jump on a bus or train and you won’t be disappointed, only a 30-60 minute bus or train ride from the city centre. How about Prague, Vienna or Bratislavia - only 3-4 hrs by train or bus!
* Interested in historical architecture? - Wander around the city and admire our Art Nouveau, castle and old city area, we are known as “Little Vienna”.
* World War History Buff? - Visit the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi concentration camp for the day, only 30 km from the city or explore Krakow’s Schindler Factory
* Like eating and shopping? - Visit our 4 large shopping centres or roam amongst our quaint boutiques and hidden cellar bars and cafes throughout the city’s squares and cobblestoned alleyways. Indulge in our delicious local food (oscypek, kwasnica or oblaty).
* How about some large urban exploration? - Regular and daily buses, coaches & trains to Katowice (50 minutes), Krakow (90 minutes), Wroclaw (3 hours), Warsaw (4 hours), Gdansk (7 hours but well worth the journey time) and inhale the secret health benefits of the iodine saturated air or find some treasure (amber) on the Baltic seaside only 8 hours away
* Wish to fly home for a break? - The 2 closest airports Katowice-Pyrzowice (Domestic & European cities) and Krakow (Domestic, European & America), are only 80kms away
What about the school’s history?
International House Bielsko-Biala has been successfully running since 1993 and is an authorized Cambridge English Examination Centre since 2003. First Steps (Nursery and Kindergarten) and Primary Steps (Primary School) are part of our community since the 2000s. All 3 of our schools have a solid reputation in our local community for the great care we offer our students, families and teachers alike.
Why choose us?
* Competitive teaching salary
* Free weekends
* Great social events to take part in (including a fun sleigh ride!)
* Opportunities for regular in-house training
* Satisfying job and great teacher support
* Great place to visit and experience in East Europe
Qualifications and requirements:
- CELTA or an equivalent qualification
- Experience in teaching English as a second language to young learners in an approved environment
- A clear and accurate model of English (full mastery of English across all 4 skills)