ASAP: Certified ESL/ History teacher Needed in Hungary

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR CERTIFIED TEACHERS

Certifications needed: TEFL/ESL & history/social studies

Location: Budapest

Ages: Middle and High School (Grades 6-12)

Contact [email protected] for more information.

USA, CANADA OR UK citizens ONLY. 

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Interviews are OPEN for 2026-2027

The Central European Teaching Program is searching for excellent teachers for:

• Primary Schools (grades 1-8) 

• High Schools (grades 9-13)

• Locations throughout Hungary from cozy villages to larger cities, as well as Budapest

• Public, Parochial and Private schools

• Are you a certified teacher? Select schools are hiring English, History, Math, and Science certified teachers for grades 1-12. 

If you are interested in joining CETP for the 2026-2027 school year, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

CETP is the oldest and largest provider of native English language speaking teachers in Hungary. It is our mission to provide highly qualified and enthusiastic teachers to nearly one hundred schools across the nation. 

Applicants must be native speakers of English and:

• Be citizens of the United States, the UK, Ireland, or Canada (no exceptions!)

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any major

• Have completed a TEFL Certificate 

What does the program include?

• Processing of all paperwork to obtain the necessary work and residence permits

• School placement in a public, parochial, or private school

• Monthly salary of approximately $1500, paid in Hungarian forint

• Furnished housing provided by the school

• Income tax exemption in Hungary

• Health insurance through the national Hungarian health system

• Training and orientation covering cultural differences, basic language skills, teaching methodology, etc. 

• In country support from CETP staff

• Community of CETP teachers on Facebook and throughout the country

• Possibility to renew for up to five years

Application Process and Fees

1. Applicant Screening: Submit your CV and cover letter, as well as scanned copies of your diploma(s) and TEFL certificate to CETP via email: [email protected]

2. Interview with CETP Director: Eligible candidates will be offered a time to schedule an interview when positions are available. 

3. References, background check, doctor’s letter: Once these documents have been received and approved, a $50 non-refundable application fee is due, before interviewing with schools. 

4. Submission to School: Candidates who meet CETP standards are given a choice of schools and their CV, cover letter, diplomas and TEFL certificates, along with references, are submitted to the selected school. 

5. School interview: If a school is interested, they might want to schedule an interview. 

6. Complete Candidate Portfolio: Once accepted, the candidate can gather all necessary documents.

7. Program Fee Payment: Once a school and teacher have mutually agreed to accept one another, the program fee payment schedule is initiated. The total fee for the first year of teaching is $2500.

To apply, email [email protected]