Online English Teacher (Freelance)
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
My English School is a network of schools in Italy, France and Spain, with over 40 schools. We have a communicative, dynamic method, a professional approach and a team dedicated to training, observation and teacher professional development.
My English School in Europe is looking for freelance online English teachers, based in the UK or Republic of Ireland to teach students online, via our flexible online timetable: Connect.
Our classes are online group classes for adults, with a mixture of grammar-based and speaking-based lessons. Our lessons last one hour and with groups of students that can change due to our booking system.
We are looking for strong communicative language teachers who are able to build rapport with students, facilitate conversation and are confident about teaching online.
High availability in the evenings from 18:00-21:00 CET/CEST and on Saturday mornings from 9:00-13:00 CET/CEST is a requirement for this role. Teachers with My English School tend to teach 4 evenings and one Saturday morning on rotation every two weeks, as well as other hours during the week if requested. Our teachers usually teach between 15-25 hours.
It is also necessary to have a setup for online teaching including PC, good internet connection, webcam and good quality audio.
For successful candidates, we provide 10 hours of full initial training and ongoing professional development, with observations, feedback and training sessions.
If you are interested, please fill out our HR Questionnaire at https://forms.gle/p5y6hZKYt5DLpjVX9, and we will contact you should you meet the requirements for the role.
Our Recruitment process has 3 phases:
1. Fill in our online HR Questionnaire
2. Selected candidates will be asked to submit a recorded demo lesson (15 mins)
3. Successful candidates will be invited to an online interview with our Recruitment Team/Director of Studies
TEFL; TESOL; CELTA or equivalent are required. A degree or evidence of further study is preferred. Our teachers should have at least one year of experience, including online teaching.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 15-25 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: Remote
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Online English Teacher (Freelance) roles across My English School Connect's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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