EFL Teacher
We’re hiring educators with the passion to teach English to young learners using our innovative and communicative methodologies. If you’re full of energy, enjoy meeting people from different parts of the world and have a desire to implement our week-long English projects in Austrian state schools and as part of our summer schools, join our team today and make a positive impact on the educational experience of students in Austria.
Location
Austria: Upper Austria, Lower Austria, Styria, Salzburg, Vienna, Graz, Klagenfurt.
Dates
- Training period: Upon arrival to our campus
- Teaching/Contracted period begins: contract starts after the training weeks (six months initial contract with possibility to extend)
Visa
If you are under 30 years old and have a completed degree, you may be eligible to apply for a Work and Travel visa for Austria, which is only available to citizens of certain countries. This visa allows you to work and travel in Austria for 6 or 12 months, depending on your country of origin. Further information and application details can be found on the official website of the Austrian embassy or consulate in your country. Working Holiday Visa on bmeia.gv.at
Responsibilities
As an EFL Teacher with the GET Academy, you will play a crucial role in delivering innovative and communicative English language projects across Austria. Your responsibilities will include:
- Teaching up to 29 units per week at various locations in Austria, implementing the academy’s communicative teaching method.
- Motivating, engaging, and inspiring students.
- Collaborating with the Project Lead to ensure the cohesive delivery of immersive English projects.
- Company-provided travel between the campus and project locations.
- Ensuring the integrity of project paperwork and administrative procedures.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a native-level English speaker, hold a TEFL qualification and have experience that demonstrates both teaching skills and a genuine talent for working with children
- TEFL qualification
- Minimum of 300 hours classroom experience
- Experience using a communicative approach to language teaching
- Experience in a young learner teaching environment
- Residence and work permit for Austria (British applicants require a Visa D)
- Successful candidates must complete a mandatory training period before the contract begins.
Salary and Benefits
- Salaries are calculated based on qualifications and relevant experience, starting between € 1,600 and € 1,800 gross per month, including 13th/14th salary based on a 30 hour per week contract.
- Full social and pension contributions.
- Full medical insurance (OEGK).
- Paid holidays during the contract period.
- Possibility to extend the contract.
- Monthly reimbursement of the Austrian Klimaticket – gives free train, bus and underground travel throughout Austria
- Additional benefits include help finding accommodation in Upper Austria, transport to and from teaching/project locations, teacher training, onboarding, and induction during the mandatory training period before the contract start date.
- Ongoing support provided by the qualified and experienced academic team.
This is a unique opportunity for entry-level EFL teachers to gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive educational environment while enjoying the rich cultural experience of living and working in Austria.
Contact
HR Department
Talent Acquisition Hub
hr@get-academy.com or careers@get-academy.com
+43 7614 21499