TEFL Jobs in Saudi Arabia

  Saudi Arabia

Riyadh,  Yanbu

Length of Position: 12 months

Description: EF English First is recruiting qualified English language teachers to take up posts within its network of schools in Saudi Arabia. EF English First is a network of over 200 language schools operating in non-English speaking countries. EF's schools in Saudi Arabia are based in Al Khobar, Riyadh, Jeddah, Yanbu, Taif and Dammam.

EF teachers in Saudi Arabia will be expected to teach a variety of learner groups including teenagers and adults. EF teachers will be following EF's curriculum for all courses taught.

Qualifications: * Candidates must have recognized teaching English as a foreign language certification, like the EF Certificate in TEFL, which contains a minimum of 6 hours observed teaching practice (equivalent qualifications like the CELTA or SIT TESOL are also acceptable). EFL classroom experience is also desirable, but not essential. In some cases, extensive relevant TEFL experience can be considered in lieu of formal TEFL qualifications.

* Candidates should be motivated, enthusiastic and open to new experiences. EF English First offers subsidised TEFL training in several locations in the UK, Spain, the Czech Republic, USA and Thailand for candidates not meeting the above requirements. Please visit our website for more details.

Salary / Pay: EF English First in Saudi Arabia offers a complete package which includes shared accommodation and a salary paid in local currency which is equivalent to approximately USD 1600 gross per calendar month. There is no income tax in Saudi Arabia, the only deduction from salary being a 2.5% social tax. Flights both to and from country of origin are also included. EF also offers thirty working days holiday per twelve-month contract in addition to public holidays. Candidates should be aware that if they are planning to travel with dependents, EF English First can not offer additional allowances such as school fees for dependents.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel to Saudi Arabia Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

EF English First's Mission Statement: EF English First is part of EF Education, the world's largest privately owned educational organisation. Since 1965 our mission has remained the same: to bridge cultural gaps and tear down language barriers by providing quality language instruction and educational travel. Today, EF Education is a multi-national company with over 400 schools and offices in 51 countries. Today 3,000 staff and 23,000 teachers help people of all ages and nationalities explore the world in which they live. Every year we encourage about two million people to expand their own personal horizons and learn a language with EF.

Year Founded: 1965