Online Teacher
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Position Overview & Specifications
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a growing start up company teaching English as a foreign language to students in China. Are you an experienced classroom teacher who is sick of spending hours planning lessons? Do you have a long commute that you hate? Then this position is for you!
We are looking for experienced and qualified primary or secondary teachers to join our team. You must love working with children (ages of the students range from 4 years of age to 16 years of age), and be passionate about education.
We can offer you initial training in the specific methods and courseware used in the EFL world, as well as the freedom to choose the hours that you want to work. You would be an independent contractor, meaning that you would be responsible for your own taxes and NI contributions.
Alongside qualified teacher status, the ideal candidate will be able to offer a fixed day or days per week in which they will work. The courses provided are ran for 30 weeks, so the teacher needs to be available for the same date and time for a minimum of 30 weeks so as not to disrupt the students' learning journey. The ideal candidate must also be willing to complete a TEFL qualification independently within 3 months of beginning this independent contractor position.
The available hours of work are: Monday to Friday 9-1 (winter) and 10-2 (summer). There are also opportunities to work longer hours at the weekends from 6am to 1pm (winter) and 5am to 2pm (summer).
Teachers are required to have proper devices to work online. Specifically, a computer with a camera, and a headset with a microphone. Teaching on phones or tablets is not permitted.
- Windows 7, 8 and 10; Mac OS 10.X or higher operating system
- Intel i5 processor or higher, 4GB RAM or higher
- High-speed internet connection of ≥ 25 Mb/s.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 5 per week
Salary: £20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Remote: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- Teaching (preferred)
- Tutoring (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 17/02/2023
Reference ID: Remote EFL Teacher
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 (£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 Teacher roles across Narwhal English'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 £20 - £20 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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