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We're a well-established English language academy with multiple branches across Seoul, and we're looking for passionate native English-speaking teachers to join our growing team. We've built a reputation for taking great care of our teachers — and it shows in how long they stay with us.

[ A Workplace You'll Actually Enjoy ]

- Clean, modern, well-equipped classrooms

- Fully prepared curriculum and teaching materials — no scrambling to build lessons from scratch

- Supportive Korean and foreign staff who genuinely have your back

- Manageable class sizes and reasonable working hours

- One of the highest teacher retention and satisfaction rates in the industry — ask any of our current teachers

Kindly review the comprehensive job information below. 

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please Submit a DIRECT application through our APPLY NOW page by visiting:

https://gloii.com/application-qualifications-check-page/

We are also seeking to hire two teachers, regardless of gender, who are applying together as a couple to work at the same school.

[ THE JOB ]

- Job Number: SEOUL2026ASO

- School Type: Private School

- Location: Seoul

- Starting Date: Aug/Sep/Oct 2026 onwards

- Teaching Groups: Kindergarten - Elementary

- Set curriculum and teaching materials provided

- Small Class Size: 10 students

- Working Days: M - F (No Weekends)

- Schedule of working Hours: 9am-6pm (Kindergarten level) or 1pm-9pm (Elementary level)

- Salary: 2.5M KRW - 3.0M KRW (based on qualifications and experience)

- Airfare: Provided Free

- Accommodation: Single housing provided Free (Couple housing will be provided for couples)

- Distance from School: 10 - 15 mins

- Vacation Days: 10 days + All the National Holidays

- Health Insurance: 50% Support

- Severance Pay: One Month Salary upon successful contract completion

- Training/orientation: Provided

- Contract length: 1 year (Renewable)

[ COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE ]

✈️ Free Airfare

🏠 Free Furnished Apartment (10-15 minutes from school)

💰 Competitive Salary: 2.5M - 3.0M KRW per month

📝 Visa Sponsorship (E-2 Work Visa)

🏥 Medical Insurance (50% covered by employer)

💵 Pension Plan included

🎉 Severance Pay: One month's salary upon contract completion

🌴 Vacation: 11 paid days + all national holidays

📚 Training & Orientation provided

[ LIFE IN SEOUL ]

Seoul is consistently ranked one of the best cities in Asia for expats — and for good reason:

• 🚇 World-class transportation — 24 subway lines, cheap fares, and you can get almost anywhere in the city in 30–60 minutes
• 🍜 Incredible food scene — from late-night street food to Michelin-starred restaurants, all within walking distance
• 🏯 History meets modernity — centuries-old palaces sit right alongside a futuristic skyline, with mountains like Bukhansan and Namsan offering easy hiking right in the city
• 🌏 Thriving international community — vibrant expat-friendly neighborhoods like Itaewon and Hongdae make it easy to build a social life and meet fellow teachers
• 🛡️ One of the safest big cities in the world — walk home late at night without a second thought
• 💰 Affordable living — significantly lower cost of living than most Western cities, so your salary goes further
• ✈️ Easy weekend travel — hop on the KTX for a quick trip to Busan, Jeju, or the coast
• 🎶 Home of Korean pop culture — K-pop, K-drama, and a nightlife scene that's always got something going on

[ HOW TO APPLY ]

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please Submit a DIRECT application via our APPLY NOW page by visiting:

https://gloii.com/application-qualifications-check-page/

And be sure to input [SEOUL2026ASO] in the Job Reference Number field in the application form.

- A representative will promptly assist you in beginning the placement process. 

- Please note that simply submitting a resume is not sufficient. 

- We require additional application information to ensure a perfect match with the right positions.

- If you have any questions about the position, please do not hesitate to contact us at contact@gloii.com and we will provide you with prompt assistance.

[ PLACEMENT PROCESS ]

The entire placement process typically takes 1-3 months from the time you apply to the time you begin teaching.

At our organization, we provide a comprehensive hiring process from start to finish, guiding our teachers every step of the way to ensure they are comfortable and informed throughout the process. The major steps in the process are as follows:

Step 1: Submit an online application.

Step 2: We will contact you shortly to obtain detailed information about your application, answer your questions, and schedule a phone/Skype or Zoom/in-person interview with a school. 

Step 3: The interview is conducted and lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Step 4: We will extend an offer for your review and consideration.

Step 5: Sign the contract and follow the procedure to obtain an E-2 visa, which is the Legal Work Visa for English Teachers in Korea. (Note: F4 visa holders do not need to go through the visa process.)

[ QUALIFICATIONS ]

No experience is required, and all majors are accepted. To qualify, you must:

- Be a native English speaker.

- Hold a valid passport from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or South Africa.

- Possess an apostilled copy of original bachelor degree from an accredited university in one of the seven recognized English-speaking countries listed above. 

- Obtain a national criminal background check with an Apostille.

* TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certifications are preferred

* Any degree welcome, but preference given to Education and English majors

* Do not need to speak Korean

* Proof documents will be requested during the official process

[About GLOII Job Consulting]

GLOII is a professional English, ESL, TEFL, TESOL, SAT, AP, IB Teacher Recruitment and Placement Agency operating in the USA, UK, and South Korea. We provide comprehensive, knowledgeable and professional guidance to prospective teachers who have a sincere desire to teach English in South Korea while experiencing the richness and uniqueness of Korean culture and daily life.

GLOII has a recruiting network throughout Korea, representing a large number of private and public schools. This allows us to connect you with the most reputable and established employers, saving you valuable time and energy.

Our services are provided free of charge to teachers.

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