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VARNA, BULGARIA -

ENGLISH ACADEMY VARNA - BULGARIA - COME AND TEACH ON THE BLACK SEA COAST!

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Details

The school and resources

English Academy Varna was established in 2006 and has grown to be one of the most popular schools in Varna. Currently, we have 350 adult students and 90 young learners studying at the school and 12 teachers from Britain and the USA. The school is very modern and we have many resources available for teachers including 3 cupboards of additional resource books, 5 computers with supplementary material linked to the books, 2 fast photocopiers, projector connected to a computer for teachers use and oversized whiteboards in every class. Our aim is to be the most professional and prestigious school in Varna and as such we expect the highest standards from our teachers.

Courses

The school works on a 4 term basis and teachers are allocated new classes at the start of each term. Each student is given a coursebook which they will follow throughout the course. Whilst teachers are expected to follow the course, we also expect teachers to use their own materials to supplement the course. We are well resourced and teachers are given support in this. Each student will have a Mid and End term test given by the teacher and will receive a certificate at the end of the course.

Teaching hours

Full time Teachers are expected to teach between 20-24 hours per week, 5 days a week with 2 consecutive days off in a row. We offer General Adult, Business, Exams and Young learner classes in groups of between 5-12 students onsite. Most of this teaching is in the evenings on weekdays, or in the daytime at weekends. We also have some individual students and offsite clients during the day. Teachers will not be expected to work split shifts and most of the daytime weekday work is taken up on a voluntary basis.

The positions

The full time position is for 1 year (11 months), from 9 January 2012 to 11 December 2012 (4 school terms) and the part time position is negotitable. Both positions come with guaranteed hours (20-24 hours for the full time position and 12 hours+ for the part time position).

The full time position will include a mixture of both adult and young learner classes.

Ideally, we are looking for someone who can teach a full range of levels and ages. We have General and Business courses for Adults from beginner through to proficiency as well as CAE/IELTS and TOEFL exam classes. Experience in a full range of classes is a definite advantage.

Cost of Living

Bulgaria is still very cheap compared to the rest of Europe. The Bulgarian Leva is fixed to the Euro at 1 euro=1.95 leva. In a local restaurant, salads are between 3-5 leva, main meals from 4-8 leva and beer around 1.50 leva. Public transport is 1 leva anywhere in the city limits.

Accommodation is one of the major costs at around 300-400 leva per month for a 1 bedroom apartment.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a recent photograph along with a motivation letter stating why you'd like to live in Bulgaria to Mark Mctaggart, Director, English Academy Varna or by the instant apply. Please add a cover explaining why you are interested in the position and specifying if you wish to be considered for the part time or full time position.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview by phone/skype or in person where possible.

Please send all enquiries and applications to mark@englishacademybg.com

Qualifications Required

Native Speaker (Essential) - See visa restrictions note for non EU citizens.
1st Degree (any subject)
Teaching certificate (CELTA OR EQUIVALENT) or QTS status
More than 2 years teaching experience
Experience teaching a range of classes and Levels
Most importantly, we are looking for a friendly, outgoing person who can connect well with the students

Compensation

Full time position

Please contact us for full salary details.
Teachers are guaranteed 20-24 hours per week depending on their situation during term times as advertised on our website and salaries are paid on the last working day of the month.
We will arrange and pay for your work permit for Bulgaria for all EU citizens. Non EU citizens are responsible for their own visas as we cannot apply for them through the school.
The first 2 nights accommodation will be paid for by the school after arrival in Varna. We will arrange for you to see apartments during these days and will check with you your requirements beforehand. Prices are from about 150 euro per month for a 1 bedroom apartment, 200 euro for a 2 bedroom apartment within walking distance from the school and centre of Varna. Cheaper can be found in the suburbs, a bus ride away. This cost is the responsibility of the teacher.
Free computer and wi-fi access in and around the school.

The contract can be extended by mutual agreement.