Apply to teach with the EPIK program in Korea

Fantastic Teaching Positions at Public Schools in South Korea - Start August 2012!

If you have a thirst for travel, dream of teaching English in an exotic, far-off land and hold a Bachelor's degree, why not teach English at a public school in sparkling South Korea! From laid-back beach-side town to traditional rural community to buzzing metropolis, we can help you secure the location that you really want.

Teaching English in Korea offers you a unique opportunity to part of a local community, share your knowledge and experience exciting new cultural horizons!

Where can I teach?

Teaching English in Korea offers you a unique opportunity to part of a local community, share your knowledge and experience exciting new cultural horizons!

• Busan
• Chungbuk
• Chungnam
• Daegu
• Daejeon
• Gangwon
• Gwangju
• Gyeongbuk
• Gyeonggi
• Gyeongnam
• Incheon
• Jeju
• Jeonbuk
• Jeonnam
• Seoul
• Ulsan

If you want to apply specifically for EPIK Seoul, please see Seoul Public School Vacancies

Why teach at public schools?

• Teach just 22 classes per week
• Very stable working conditions - this program is sponsored by the Korean government
• Receive a salary of at least 1.9 Million KRW per month
• More benefits include a free, fully furnished private apartment + round-trip air-ticket + settlement allowance + completion bonus + generous vacations + medical insurance
• Share this experience with 100s of other native English teachers
• Korean co-teacher in every class
• Full training and orientation
• No experience necessary!

We are now accepting applications for the August 2012 public school in-take.

In-Brief

• Start date: mid-August (full orientation to be followed by placement at assigned school)
• Working days: Monday - Friday
• Working hours: 8.30AM - 4.30PM or 9AM - 5PM (depending on school)
• Teaching hours: 22 classes per week (so 3 or 4 classes per day)
• Student level: Choose from Elementary, Middle or High School

Salary & Benefits

• KRW1.9 - 2.7 Million monthly (depending on experience)
• KRW1,300,000 Entrance Allowance to cover flight cost into Korea
• KRW1,300,000 Exit Allowance upon completion of contract
• Rural Allowance + Provincial allowance (depending on location)
• KRW300,000 Settlement Allowance (one-time payment)
• Free fully furnished housing or, where housing is not available, a rent subsidy of KRW400,000
• 3 Weeks PAID vacation (8 day summer recess, 10 day winter recess) + approximately 12 national holidays
• 22 hours of class teaching required per week
• Overtime pay or KRW20,000 per hour per supplementary class
• Severance pay equivalent to one month's salary
• Tax exemption for 2 years apart from Canadians due to lack of ROK Treaty
• Compulsory medical insurance - 50% of premiums paid by employer
• National Pension scheme - 50% of contributions paid by employer
• Full 8 day orientation
• One year contract
• All national holidays

Why apply through ESLstarter?

• All our services to you are completely free
• We are an official EPIK recruiter
• We place over 200 candidates yearly onto the program
• We have extensive experience of every step of the application process
• We'll always get back to you on your emails and questions in double-quick time!
• We'll be there for you throughout your time in Korea
• All our staff have first-hand experience of teaching English in Korea

Want to find out what our previous EPIK teachers have to say about ESLstarter? Read ESLstarter teacher testimonials here

Requirements

• UK, USA, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, South African or Irish nationality (due to visa requirements)
• BA / BSc degree (any field)
• Under 55 years of age

Destination South Korea

A country of soaring mountains, ancient fortresses, resplendent palaces, futuristic cities and 50 million welcoming hand-shakes, Korea offers an endless array of experiences! Slurp at mouthwatering kimchi soup, check-out ancient temples hidden amongst Seoul's tangled side-streets, soak up the bohemian atmosphere of remote mountain towns or just unwind in one of Korea's soothing hot spring spas. The ''Soul of Asia'' welcomes you!

The key to getting your top location preference secured is to apply early so contact us today!

Want to find out more? Read Our Guide to Teaching with EPIK