Graduate Program

About the role

English 1 is hiring recent graduates and early‑career professionals to teach English in China. No prior teaching experience is required. The position includes full training, visa sponsorship, and structured career development, making it an ideal first job, graduate‑program alternative, or gap‑year launch for ambitious, globally minded graduates.

Responsibilities

• Teach English to young learners aged 3–16 in a fun, interactive, and immersive classroom setting.
• Deliver high‑energy lessons using English 1’s award‑winning curriculum and digital tools.
• Provide constructive feedback and help students build confidence in their English skills.
• Take part in school events, cultural activities, and student engagement programs.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (in any subject).
• A valid passport.
• A genuine interest in education, travel, and cultural exchange.
• ESL certification (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA) is a plus – we can sponsor if needed.
• Clean background check.
• No prior teaching experience required.

Benefits

• 21 days paid leave (10 days paid leave + 11 days statutory holidays).
• Flight allowance.
• International health insurance (co‑paid).
• Airport pick‑up support.
• Sponsored legal Z work visa + up to 2 weeks sponsored hotel stay.
• Hotel accommodation for the first two weeks deemed sponsorship upon successful completion of the first‑year contract.
• Sponsored legal Z work visa expenses reimbursed.
• Comprehensive induction training, ongoing support, and fully prepared teaching materials.
• TEFL certificate plus skill development & career advancement opportunities.
• Distance learning courses (Level 6 Trinity College CertPT, DELTM).
• English 1‑organized social and cultural activities + free Mandarin Chinese lessons.

Pay

Competitive salary + performance bonus after 6 months.