Launch your teaching career in sparkling South Korea!

About your role as an English teacher in Korea

Whether you are a first time or experienced teacher, teaching at a public school in Korea is a truly wonderful experience.

You will work with a local Korean co-teacher and assist with English language teaching duties at your school including:

• conduct English conversation classes for Korean students and co-workers
• prepare English language teaching materials for your school
• assist with English language related activities
• demonstrate a good command of written and spoken English
• be a cultural ambassador for your country
• teach 22 classes per week 
• very stable employment conditions - this program is sponsored by the Korean government

Enjoy some exciting benefits

• Up to 2.7 Million KRW monthly (depending on province and qualifications)
• Settlement Allowance - 300,000 KRW (one-time payment)
• Free furnished housing
• Severance pay equal to approximately one month of salary (on contract completion)
• Entrance & Exit allowance - paid 1.3 Million KRW after employment month one and 1.3 Million KRW on contract completion (please note terms apply)
• Renewal allowance 2 Million KRW on contract extension with same MOE / POE (please note terms apply)
• Medical insurance - 50% of premiums paid by your employer allowing you access to high quality medical care and treatment at a fraction of the usual cost
• Full orientation on arrival including accommodation and meals - share this experience with 100s of other teachers!
• Approximately 3 weeks of paid vacation and all Korean national holidays
• Free Lonely Planet E Guide to South Korea

Korea is still an inexpensive country to live in and so it is possible to save plenty of your monthly salary.

Where can I teach in Korea?

From the sparkling capital city of Seoul to vibrant provincial towns to laid back coastal retreats, you can be assured of a warm welcome wherever you go in Korea.

We are now hiring for the following locations:

Metropolitan Cities > + Seoul + Busan + Daegu + Incheon + Gwangju + Daejeon + Ulsan + Sejong
Provinces > + Gangwon + Chungbuk + Chungnam + Jeonbuk + Gyeongbuk + Gyeongnam + Jeju + Gyeonggi

Early application is encouraged if you have strong preferences on location!

When can I start?

We have arrival dates in February, March, April, August, September and October.

If you are looking for a fast and free recruitment service from a team of expert advisors with teaching experience in Korea, you have come to the right place!​

Why TEFL UK

• We have an extremely high job application success rate 
• We are an official recruiting partner for the EPIK program
• We offer free advice and expert guidance throughout the application process, maximizing your chance of success
• Expert feedback on initial documents to reduce the chance of unsuccessful application at the first screening stage
• You will get prompt advice on your application at every stage which will save you time and speed up the process
• You will be provided with interview tips and guidance to make sure you are confident and ready on interview day!
• Fast, effective and completely FREE recruitment service
• Access to Facebook group where you can meet other TEFL UK teachers

About you

• Nationality of UK, USA, CA, SA, AUS, NZ, SA or IRE
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline
• TESOL / TEFL or an English Teaching Certificate comprising a minimum of 100 course hours (can apply and complete course during application process) Sign up for your TEFL course here
• Willingness to engage with a new culture
• No experience necessary!