Teach English in the Tropics of Indonesia! (Sumatra & Riau Islands)

15 May, 2025
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Job description

Our schools are seeking 21st century educators for teaching positions that truly matter to our local communities, in a role that would be a great fit for those who want to start and grow their career at a professional organisation. Work with us and experience first-hand the impact you can have on a child’s development and education, while enjoying full training and support at Indonesia’s biggest and most effective English school; EF English 1.

Our schools are a part of YHA Group, one of the biggest growing groups in the English 1 family, and the biggest in Sumatra. We are a young group, with the drive and energy to provide amazing English classes for our students, and at the same time providing a real gateway for our foreign teachers to truly experience the beauty of different Indonesian cultures and nature. Some may choose Bali for the reputation, others may choose Jakarta for the big-city feel, but Sumatra and Riau Islands are where you can really feel the mix of tradition and modernity. Our location provides an excellent gateway for exploring local cultures and natural wonders, as well as visiting nearby powerhouses such as Malaysia and Singapore.

Locations:



    • Batam – The heart of Kepulauan Riau, and within sight of Singapore & Malaysia







    • Bengkulu – Home to one of the longest beaches in Asia, a traditional city on the West Coast of Sumatra







    • Jambi – An inland city, on the road to Kerinci National Park, perfect for those seeking a more immersive experience







    • Medan – The capital of Northern Sumatra, a melting pot of many ethnic groups, and Indonesia’s 3rd biggest city




What will you do?



    • Teach English to children ages 3 to 18







    • Teach a variety of our core classes with your regular students, and then more unique activities such as Life Clubs, school trips, and cultural events







    • Maintain ongoing records, scores, and progress reports related to your classes







    • Provide meaningful updates to parents during Parent-Teacher Meetings, and perform placement tests for new students.







    • Continuous professional development through in-centre training, collaborating with other teachers, and learning through our online training system



Salary and benefits

- Monthly salary of 15m IDR per month
- Monthly accommodation allowance (value depends on the city)
- Contract completion bonus
- Flight reimbursement (after 3 months)
- Local health insurance
- 12 days of personal leave + National holidays + 1 week each at Christmas and Lebaran
- Professional training
- For those with clear drive and ambition, there are opportunities to extend your contract and build your career with our group.

Requirements

- TEFL Certification
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field
- Native level English speaker OR Non-native speaker with IELTS of 7.5 overall, with a minimum of 7.5 in the Speaking section/iBT TOEFL, with an overall score of 102 and a minimum of 25 in Speaking/Cambridge C1 Advanced – Minimum Grade B (score of 193)
- Teaching experience an advantage
- Clean background check
- Willing to commit to a 1-year contract

How to apply

Please email gerard.clare@english1.com with 'English Teaching Position' in the headline

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