Entry-Level English Teacher (ESL) – Full Training & Support Provided

Tesol Inc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global ESL teaching organization based in the United Kingdom is hiring English teachers for China. Join a trusted name in teaching with competitive salary, bonus options, and extensive benefits including paid leave and a sponsored visa. This is a unique opportunity to impact students' lives while experiencing a new culture. No teaching experience required, just a passion for education and a degree.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

21 days paid leave

Flight allowance

International health insurance

Sponsored flight to China

Sponsored work visa

TEFL certificate

Free Mandarin lessons

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and ESL certification required.
• Willingness to learn and grow with support.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to kids aged 3-16.
• Plan and deliver lessons.
• Evaluate student performance and guide improvement.
• Participate in social activities with kids.

Job description

Hiring Immediately for 2025: Teach English in China with English 1 (formerly EF English First)!

Looking to kickstart your international adventure and grow your career? Join English 1 - a trusted name in ESL teaching, and make an impact in classrooms across China!

You can earn money, travel across Asia in your free time, and develop yourself personally and professionally with our global network and training. We offer numerous career paths for growth and advancement. Adventure awaits abroad - join us today!

As an English teacher, you will:

• Teach English to kids aged 3-16
• Lesson planning and delivery
• Leverage English 1's award‑winning multimedia tech & curriculum in the classroom
• Evaluate students and guide improvement
• Participate in engaging, social activities with kids

What will you get?

• Competitive salary + performance bonus after 6 months
• 21 days paid leave (10 days paid leave + 11 days statutory holidays)
• Flight allowance
• International health insurance (co‑paid)
• *Sponsored flight to China (select cities) + airport pick‑up
• **Sponsored legal Z work visa + up to 2 weeks sponsored hotel stay
• TEFL certificate + skill development & career advancement
• Distance learning courses (Level 6 Trinity College CertPT, DELTM)
• English 1‑organized social and cultural activities + free Mandarin Chinese lessons

* The sponsored flight to China and the hotel accommodation for the first two weeks will be deemed as a sponsorship upon successful completion of the first‑year contract. In the event of contract termination prior to completion, the employee agrees to reimburse English 1 for the cost of the flight. Sponsored flight applies to select cities.

**Sponsored legal Z work visa expenses will be reimbursed.

Requirements:

• A passport & bachelor’s degree
• ESL certification (We can sponsor. You don’t need any teaching experience, although it’s always welcome! You just need to be willing to learn and grow, and we will help with the rest!)
• Clear background check

Why English 1?

• Teachers are at the core of what we do at English 1
• Strong presence in China and Indonesia
• 30 years in China with 200+ schools in 50+ cities
• Professional development and growth

Make it matter. Be part of our international team and make an impact! APPLY NOW!