Full time ESL teaching positions in South Korea! Seoul, Gyeonggi and other locations available.

Hello and welcome to Motive Recruiting! We have the experience, knowledge and passion to help you find the best ESL teaching positions in South Korea. The Motive Recruiting team members have all been working in the industry for many years and have first-hand experience working as English teachers in Korea. Therefore, we understand what it means to be a teacher in Korea and the challenges teachers face in the current job market.
The well-being of our teachers is a top priority and full support is given to all throughout the recruitment. We also provide comprehensive support with visa applications, making sure the process is as smooth and stress-free as possible. Finally, our support doesn't stop once you are placed. We continue to be available for questions, concerns, and guidance throughout your teaching journey.
Visit www.motiverecruitingkorea.com for more information.

Requirements to teach English in Korea
1) Native English speaker from USA, CAN, UK, IRE, AUS, NZ or SA
2) Bachelor’s degree from one of the countries listed above
3) Clear Criminal Record
4) Clear speaking voice and neutral accent

*Teachers applying for ASAP/June/July positions should currently be in Korea or have their Apostilled documents ready to apply for an E2 visa ASAP

To apply, please send your resume and a recent professional photo or introduction video to: [email protected]  

Please have a look at our available positions below:
*All positions are full-time (Mon - Fri), 1 year contracts unless stated otherwise. 
*Available positions are listed according to start date.


#067
Details
Location: Guro-gu, Seoul
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 2,600,000 KRW ~ Negotiable
Working Hours: 9:00a.m. ~ 6:00p.m.
Age Group: Kindy/Elementary

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-free housing or housing allowance
11 days paid annual leave
Flight reimbursement: One-way
 

#090
Details
Location: Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 2,500,000 KRW ~ (Negotiable)
Working Hours: 1:00p.m. ~ 7:00p.m.
Age Group: Elementary/Middle

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-free housing
11 days paid annual leave
Flight reimbursement: One way ticket 
 

#002
Details
Location: Seoul
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 2,400,000 KRW ~ 2,800,000 KRW
Working Hours: 1:00p.m. ~ 9:00p.m.
Age Group: Elementary/Middle

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-Free Housing / Housing allowance (Negotiable)
11 days paid annual leave
Flight reimbursement: One-way ticket 
 

#086
Details
Location: Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Start Date: 21 June 2025
Salary: 2,600,000 KRW ~ Negotiable
Working Hours: 9:00a.m. ~ 6:00p.m.
Age Group: Kinder

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-free housing
11 days paid annual leave
Flight reimbursement: One-way

#016
Details
Location: Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do
Start Date: End June 2025
Salary: 2,300,000 KRW ~ Negotiable
Working Hours: MWF 9:00a.m.~ 6:30p.m. / TT 9:00a.m.~5:00p.m.
Age Group: Kinder/Elementary

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-free housing or housing allowance (400,000KRW)
15 days paid annual leave
Flight reimbursement: One-way

#025
Details
Location: Seocho-gu, Seoul
Start Date: End July 2025
Salary: 2,500,000 KRW ~ (Negotiable)
Working Hours: 1:40p.m. ~ 9:40p.m. / 1:00p.m. ~ 7:00p.m. (Fri)
Age Group: Elementary

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-free housing or housing allowance (500,000 KRW)
15 days paid annual leave
Flight reimbursement: One-way
 

#057
Details
Location: Nam-gu, Busan
Start Date: End July/August 2025
Salary: 2,500,000 KRW ~ (Negotiable)
Working Hours: 9:50a.m. ~ 6:10p.m.
Age Group: Kindy/Elementary

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-free housing
11 days paid annual leave
Flight reimbursement: One-way

#020
Details
Location: Seongdong-gu, Seoul
Start Date: August 2025
Salary: 2,500,000 KRW ~ (Negotiable)
Working Hours: 9:00a.m. ~ 6:00p.m.
Age Group: Kindy / Elementary school

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-free housing or housing allowance
11 days paid annual leave
Flight reimbursement: A round trip ticket

#062
Details
Location: Seocho-gu, Seoul
Start Date: August 2025
Salary: 2,500,000 KRW ~ Negotiatble
Working Hours: 8:30a.m. ~ 5:30p.m.
Age Group: Elementary/Middle/High school

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-free housing or housing allowance
12 days paid annual leave

#014
Details
Location: Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Start Date: 28 August 2025
Salary: 2,400,000 KRW ~ (Negotiable)
Working Hours: 1:30p.m. ~ 9:30p.m.
Age Group: Elementary (Main) /Middle school

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-free housing
11 days paid annual leave
Flight reimbursement: One-way
Training session (1~2weeks) – fully paid
 

#062
Details
Location: Seocho-gu, Seoul
Start Date: 1 August 2025
Salary: 2,500,000 KRW ~ (Negotiable)
Working Hours: 8:30a.m. ~ 5:30p.m.
Age Group: Elementary/Middle/High school

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-Free Housing / Housing allowance (Negotiable)
12 days paid annual leave
Flight reimbursement: One-way

#004
Details
Location: Gangseo-gu, Seoul
Start Date: August 2025
Salary: 2,500,000 KRW ~ (Negotiable)
Working Hours: 1:30p.m. ~ 9:30p.m.
Age Group: Elementary

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-free housing
11 days paid annual leave
Flight reimbursement: One-way
 

#011
Details
Location: Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Start Date: September 1st, 2025
Salary: 2,300,000 KRW ~ (Negotiable)
Working Hours: 2:00p.m. ~ 10:00p.m.
Age Group: Elementary/Middle

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-free housing
11 days paid annual leave
Flight reimbursement: One-way
 

#042
Details
Location: Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Start Date: September 1st, 2025
Salary: 2,500,000 KRW ~ (Negotiable)
Working Hours: 9:30a.m. ~ 6:30p.m.
Age Group: Kindy/Elementary

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-free housing/Housing allowance: 500,000KRW
11 days paid annual leave
Flight reimbursement: a round-trip ticket

#072
Details
Location: Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
Start Date: End of September, 2025
Salary: 2,300,000 KRW ~ Negotiable
Working Hours: 9:00a.m. ~ 6:00p.m.
Age Group: Kindy/Elementary

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-free housing
11 days paid annual leave
Flight reimbursement: One-way ticket (Negotiable)

#063
Details
Location: Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
Start Date: October 1st, 2025
Salary: 2,000,000 KRW ~ (Negotiable)
Working Hours: 1:00p.m. ~ 06:00p.m.
Age Group: Kindy/Elementary

Benefits
Severance package after contract completion
All 4 major employment insurances
Rent-Free Housing / Housing allowance (300,000KRW)
11 days paid annual leave

To apply, email [email protected]