Native English Teacher (Public school) - Seongnam, South Korea

Job Posting for Native English Teacher position

 Job Title: Native English Teacher (Public school)

School Name: Seongnam Foreign Language High School

Job Location: Seongnam, South Korea

Important note: we will only be considering candidates already residing in South Korea

  Description:

Seongnam Foreign Language High School is looking for an experienced English teacher to teach speaking and writing classes to ambitious students. Teachers teach English production skills (speaking and writing). There is a wider than usual range of English ability (A2-C2) and performance tests are taken seriously. Students are bright, kind, and diligent, and the working environment is warm and friendly, too.

  Duties and responsibilities: contract (2025.08.11.~2026.02.28.)

Teaching a range of students using communicative methods

Designing, implementing, and grading speaking and writing performance tests

Proofreading midterm and final exam papers

Preparing students for University entrance interviews

Judging English-related competitions and advising students' club activities

  Conditions:

Working hours are 8:30-16:30 Mon-Fri and foreign teachers teach 18-20 hours a week (although it is possible to teach up to 22).

Pay ranges from 2.1-2.6 a month depending on experience and qualifications with 26 paid vacation days, 11 days of sick leave.

Housing or a housing subsidy (500K) is offered.

1-year renewable contract (subject to performance)

Requirements:

Have or meet the criteria of an E-2 visa.

Have teaching experience and a TESOL qualification (ideally 120 hours in-class).

Preferences:

Public school experience (ideally high school)

Master’s degree in English/Education/TESOL or related field (open to humanities subject)

Teaching license

Preference will be given to those planning to reside in Korea long-term and able to work for an extended period, as well as those who do not require housing support.

 The school is planning to have face-to-face interviews/20 minute demo classes as soon as possible, so please reply to this advert promptly. If you are interested, then send your resume/CV to this email address: [email protected]

  ** The following documents will be required from the final successful candidates, so please prepare them in advance.

Required Documents : Application form with a photo (provided form), a copy of one’s passport, Curriculum Vitae, Personal Essay (provided form), Academic transcript(sealed), a copy of Degree, Teacher’s certificate or TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate, 2 Letters of Recommendation, Self Health Assessment Report (provided form), Notice to Applicants with a signature (provided form)

To apply, email [email protected]