Job description
Key responsibilities include:
* Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons based on the Communicative Language Approach
* Up to 25 hours per week (about 28 lessons of 50 min). The majority of groups meet twice a week or on Saturdays, following 8-month-long courses. Teachers have two days off in a week but as we have classes on Saturdays, the days off are Sundays and another week day, most often Fridays.
* Teaching children (aged 8-12), teens (aged 13-16) and adult conversational classes
* Classes start first week of October (with paid induction two weeks in September)
About our school:
AVO Language and Examination Centre is a private language school, established in 1990 and has been growing ever since. It is located in the very heart of Sofia, making it an easy commute from all areas of the city. We have a long history of excellence in both language teaching and in teacher training. Cambridge Exams delivery. We are:
* accredited by Eaquals - www.eaquals.org - since 2007
* a CELTA/ DELTA training centre since 2001
* the only Cambridge Exams Platinum Centre in the country
We are committed to looking after the welfare of our staff and students, and expect all employees to share this commitment.
Salary and benefits
* Full time contract - net salary from 1150 Euro per month (1400 Euro gross), depending on qualifications and experience
* Bonus system (to be discussed at the interview)
* 30 working days paid leave holiday on top of 14 days official holidays.
* Free yearly transport card for all city municipal transportation in Sofia
* Up to 120 Euro contribution towards flights at the end of contract
* Additional Medical insurance paid for by the school
* Established in-service teacher training professional development programme
* Sponsored DELTA for committed, long-term teachers
* Career opportunities within the school (Speaking Examiners for Cambridge English, Senior Teacher positions, CELTA tutors positions)
* Supportive and cooperative work environment, focused on professional and personal development;
* Access to cutting edge teaching materials;
Requirements
* Education: A first degree (BA)
* Preferred TESOL qualification - Cambridge CELTA, Trinity TESOL, or equivalent
* Teaching experience - not obligatory
* Willingness to work with YLs - ages 8 to 12
* Permission to work in EU - preferred
How to apply
Please send an updated CV with a photo and a cover letter to jobs@avo.bg
We will be in touch with shortlisted candidates after careful consideration of all applicants.
