How British graduates can benefit from a TEFL job in China

May 15, 2012 - PRLog -- Graduates or newly qualified TEFL (Teaching English and a Foreign Language) teachers looking to further their careers this summer should consider teaching in China say LoveTEFL.

Landing a TEFL job in China is a great way to travel, gain skills and earn money in a rapidly growing industry and will benefit graduates who are currently struggling to find work in the UK. A recent report from the Office of National Statistics reported that graduate unemployment rates are now nearly on par with school leavers.

“Working as TEFL teacher in China could be an ideal solution for graduates or to newly qualified TEFL teachers” says Ian O’Sullivan, Recruitment Manager at LoveTEFL.

“There are many reasons why China is a great place for British graduates to gain skills and experience at the moment. Firstly, China has more people studying English than the entire population of the USA, so the demand for TEFL teachers at the moment is very high. There are currently over 2000 TEFL teachers with more than 6 million students studying English – with an even greater demand for teachers to be native English speakers.

“In addition to the millions of college and school students learning English many adults are now hungry to learn English due to the country’s expanding global economy and its rapidly growing tourist industry. This is increasing the number of private language schools and corporate English teaching jobs in China.

“Newly qualified graduates or TEFL teachers can also apply for TEFL roles with little or no teaching experience, making them a great first step onto their career ladder.”

Ian continued: “These opportunities teamed with very attractive TEFL teaching packages, which can often include pay, free housing, meal allowances, reimbursed air fares or end of contract bonuses spell great news for our British graduates.

“New teachers who arrive in China with a TEFL certificate under their belt can expect to earn around £600 a month with more qualified teachers earning more. Although it doesn’t sound like a huge rate of pay, even at  the lower end of the TEFL teaching wage scale, graduates will find they have enough money for a sociable lifestyle due to the other benefits in the package.”

LoveTEFL is currently recruiting 100 graduates to join their supported china programme arriving in Beijing in August 2005 and will be offering a free TEFL course,  a years teaching contract in some of China’s exciting provinces, a salary of around £600 a month, accommodation on school premises and three meals a day during week days.

Their one-stop service creates a sense of community for the teachers and for social and professional development to ensure applicants are given the best support, skills and experience possible to benefit them and their future careers.

For more information please visit http://www.lovetefl.com/jobs-in-china/. The cut-off date for applications is Thursday 31 May 2012

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Notes to Editors
LoveTEFL is an online teaching English as a foreign language business (TEFL) with a difference. In addition to offering  a 120 hours online TEFL course and a classroom course, LoveTEFL also offer a free supported jobs packages, which includes a 120-hour TEFL training course, a teaching contract in Thailand or China, a working Visa and a guaranteed job for one year. Once the person gets settled in their new home town, LoveTEFL will help refresh their skills and support them in finding accommodation.
http://www.lovetefl.com/

About the free supported China programme
LoveTEFL is now recruiting 100 graduates to join our supported china programme arriving in Beijing August 25th 2012.
Applicants must have the following requirements
Native English speaker
2 years work experience (in any job)
A Bachelor’s Degree
A 120-hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate (TEFL) – Or be prepared to undertake the TEFL course (free) if successful in the supported job package application
A strong desire to work in China and help develop the language ability of Chinese students
The commitment to work in China for a full academic year
And finally, bags of passion, a great sense of humour and a camera!

Further information for media enquirers
For further information please contact Sarah Ollington in the Red Robot Media PR team on 07948 579 827 alternatively e-mail: sarah@red-robot.net