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English Academy Varna is looking for 1 part time teacher to teach in Varna, Bulgaria, on the black sea coast from 9 August 2010.
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 300 adult students and 70 young learners studying at the school and 11 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 supplimentary 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 suppliment the course. We are well rescourced and teachers are given support in this. Each student will have a Mid and End term test given by the teacher and will recieve a certificate at the end of the course.
Teaching hours
The number of teaching hours in this part time position can be negotiated with the director at English Academy. 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.
During the summer term (15 July-12 September), we work Monday to Friday so teachers will have weekends free.
The positions
The part time position is initally for 4 weeks, during our summer term. This position has the option to contiinue on a full time basis. The full time position would be for 10 months, from 20 September 2010 to 20 July 2011 (3 school terms). 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. We also offer Young learner classes at weekends for children aged 7-13. We try to match teachers to their strengths and provide training for new levels.
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 restuarant, 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.
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 at mark@englishacademybg.com or varna@englishacademybg.com
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview by phone/skype or in person where possible.
Please see www.englishacademy.bg or http://varnaschool.com/ for more details about the school.
Qualifications Required
- Native Speaker (Essential)
- 1st Degree (any subject)
- Teaching certificate (CELTA OR EQUIVALENT) or QTS status
- 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