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ESL Teachers - Vietnam

About us:

Apollo English has been teaching English to students across Vietnam since 1995. We aim to be a place where the best become better, and that applies to our teaching staff as well as our students. We offer excellent teaching resources, professional development opportunities, support from an experienced and qualified academic management team, and comprehensive HR relocation support. We are seeking teachers committed to learning and developing as professionals to join our teams across Vietnam.


At Apollo, you can expect:

  • A commitment to ongoing professional development and high-quality teaching standards
  • A wide range of resources and modern facilities
  • A variety of courses and learners
  • Academic and personal support from a dedicated team
  • Opportunities for career development


Responsibilities:

  • Planning communicative, student-centered, and participative lessons while following a designated syllabus
  • Participating in professional development activities. These include training sessions, peer observations, and developmental observations led by senior academic team members
  • Teaching across our range of levels, ages, and courses
  • Administering and marking course tests
  • Writing student reports
  • Conducting placement testing
  • Teaching off-site classes, as required

Classes are scheduled from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM from Monday to Friday and in the morning on Saturday and Sunday. While split shifts may occasionally occur, we strive to minimize them whenever feasible.

Posted: April 2023
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).

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LocationHanoi, HCMC, Hai Phong, Vinh, Binh Duong, Bien Hoa, Nha Trang, Can Tho, Vietnam
Start DateMarch 2024
Eligible CandidatesUniversity Graduate, Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor, College/University Faculty
Student LevelAll Levels
Number of Vacancies50

Job Benefits

Salary and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with a performance-based contract completion bonus
  • Possible Incentive Bonus
  • Relocation bonus, company health insurance scheme, visa, and work permit costs covered by Apollo
  • Fully paid leave: 13 days of annual leave and up to 11 days of public holidays (applying to one-year contracts)

Salary and benefits are paid in Vietnamese Dong. Tax is payable on a progressive scale and averages around 11-12% for a typical full-time teacher.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
TESL/TEFL Certificate
TESL/TEFL Diploma Level
Other Certification
Education RequiredBachelor
Additional School Requirements

Qualifications:

  • CELTA / Trinity TESOL or equivalent 
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • Full mastery of English
  • A willingness to teach across our full range of classes
  • Clean criminal record check (with validity within 6 months)
  • Adaptability, flexibility, and cultural sensitivity
  • At least 6 months validity on passport
  • Experience in teaching young learners desirable