Apply By
14 Jul 2024

Start Date
3 September 2024

Duration or End Date
9 month contract

Salary
To be discussed at interview

Essential Requirements

• You must have a CELTA, Trinity TESOL, or equivalent initial teaching qualification
• The role is open only to those with the right to work in the EU
  

We can only employ EU citizens.
The role could be online, based in your home country or based in Riga, teaching in person lessons. Please specify what you are interested in. Teaching: We are looking for someone who will provide engaging, fun and communicative lessons. Timetable: Each teacher has a varied timetable, teaching different levels and age groups based on experience and preference. The majority of our students are young learners and we have many older teens groups at B2, C1, C2. The school has classes for adults, IELTS and specialised business courses but the schedule will be largely made up of learners under 18. Responsibilities: There is an average of 23 hours of teaching per week, with approximately two hours per week dedicated to training and development, more if required. In addition to the teaching hours, there is regular admin such as lesson planning and end of term tests and reports. Split days are kept to a minimum and everyone has two days off per week. A part time timetable is possible - to be discussed at interview. Support: A happy teacher usually means happy students, so creating a supportive and inclusive environment in which teachers can enjoy their time in Riga is a priority for us. The school provides comprehensive academic support and professional development, tailored to the teachers\xe2\x80\x99 needs and interests as much as possible. Teachers enjoy a collaborative atmosphere where they can learn from a team of approximately 15 friendly and supportive peers - both local and international - whose experience is wide and varied. There are opportunities to give and receive constructive feedback from regular observations and appraisals, team meetings and training sessions. As well as in-house training and development, our teachers can take advantage of the wide variety of training courses offered by the IH network.

• Paid 3 day induction
• Weekly team meetings and training workshops
• Lesson planning support and guidance as required
• Peer and formal observations and personal feedback
• Well-stocked teachers\xe2\x80\x99 room and resource library
• Free survival Latvian lessons
• Funding of up to 50% for CPD courses for those teachers staying longer than one contract.
• Parties and social events

\'I couldn\'t have asked for a better experience for my first teacher year! A huge plus for IH Riga is the warming atmosphere that they are able to provide for teachers even at 2.467km of distance (Italy - Latvia).\' Alice

Other Benefits

Flights: Flights are reimbursed up to 250 EUR on completion the contract Accommodation: The school provides high quality shared accommodation in the city centre and very close to the school. The monthly rent is cheap and utility bills are heavily subsidised by the school. Visa: Assistance with obtaining residency and work permit for citizens of the EU Holiday: There are up to 24 days paid holidays for a 9 month contract. The school is closed for approximately 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year and on some Latvian public holidays throughout the year.

About the school and city

IH Riga is a modern language school in Latvia. The school was founded in 1993 and located in the historical centre of Riga. We have mainly teens, YL and VYL courses with some adult and exam classes. Professional development has always been a priority here, and the school provides a wide range of training options and support including weekly in-house workshops and input sessions, observations and mentoring. The school premises are spacious and nicely designed. We have a large, airy and pleasant staff room, which has a large stock of methodology and resource books for all ages and levels. There is also a small kitchen for teachers. Teachers have their own classrooms which have internet and computers. Large-screen laptops are also available for use in class. Riga is a modern city with a medieval heart and art nouveau districts so there are always plenty of things to do and see. The main cultural and entertainment attractions in Riga are all within easy walking distance. The famous Jurmala beach resort is also close to the city. The school organises parties and team building events and we have many teachers that have been with us for 10-15 years. We strive to create a positive, inclusive and supportive work environment for our local and international teachers.