The role
As an English teacher, you help learners speak, read and write English with confidence. You plan lessons around grammar, vocabulary and real-life situations, run speaking activities and prepare students for international exams. You teach children, students or professionals, in class or online.
Who is hiring
Language schools, bilingual and international schools, universities, companies training their staff and online tutoring platforms hire English teachers, especially in francophone countries. Online teaching is fully remote, while school roles are on-site.
Background and career path
Most hold a degree in English, linguistics or education, often with a TEFL or CELTA certificate. You can move into senior teacher, academic coordinator, examiner or run your own language centre.