EFL teacher

Job Summary

International House in Bielsko-Biala, Poland is looking for a qualified teacher to join our team for October 2026 to June 2027. Whether you are experienced or newly qualified, if you wish to develop professionally in the ELT world, we will support you with all the means we have available. Our Director of Studies is a qualified teacher trainer and will be able to offer you the support and guidance you need.

The Director of Studies is also the current Editor of the world-renowned IH Journal, so if you want to try writing about ELT as well as teaching, IH Bielsko-Biala is the perfect place for you. The school also runs Continuous Professional Development sessions on a weekly basis throughout the year, and for teachers looking to stay longer than one year, we also offer a stipend towards obtaining further qualifications with the International House Online Teacher Training Institute.

The teaching timetable runs from Monday to Friday. Our teachers are responsible for delivering high-quality English lessons (contracts tend to be for around 20 clock hours a week) to a range of small groups and 1‑2‑1 students, with most classes taking place in the afternoon and evening. You might teach General English and exam preparation classes to both younger learners and adults.

Some of your classes might be off‑site and/or online. Administrative duties and lesson planning are part of the job, as are marking tests and writing reports. You will be able to plan your lessons at your own desk in our spacious, well‑equipped staff room, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere (tea and coffee are supplied!).

All of our classrooms are equipped with an overhead projector and a laptop, and our teachers receive a complete set of coursebooks and teaching materials.

Coming to another country for work is always a challenge, and we aim to make the process as simple and straightforward as possible. We offer a relocation allowance, and assistance is always provided for finding accommodation. We will also help with opening a bank account and getting a SIM card.

International House Bielsko‑Biala has been the number‑one English language school in the city since 1993, and has a solid reputation in our local community for the great care we offer our students, families, and teachers alike. We have our own modern, four‑story building, with a spacious teachers room located on the top floor. Located close to the center of the city, the school is a stone’s throw from a number of supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants perfect for when you want to grab some lunch.

The city has a lot to offer, especially when it comes to nature and outdoor activities. Bielsko‑Biala has its own ski resort Debowiec, but more experienced skiers should also visit the nearby resorts in Szczyrk and Wisla. Apart from that there is the cable car to Szyndzielnia, Enduro Trails for bikers, and hiking trails for the rest of us!

The city is also well‑connected, with Katowice and Krakow only about an hour away.

Qualifications

Essential:

• CELTA, Trinity TESOL, or equivalent initial teaching qualification with observed practice
• An excellent command of English (full mastery of English across all 4 skills to CEFR C2/IELTS band 9)
• The right to live and work in the EU. Applicants from within the EU are encouraged, and US nationals can also apply as it is possible to work in Poland on a self‑employed basis. Unfortunately, as we do not sponsor visas, applications from outside the EU/US cannot be considered.

We love it if you have:

• Experience of ELT in an approved environment
• Experience and/or interest in teaching younger learners
• Computer skills and experience teaching online (Zoom)

About your Professional Development with us:

• Paid induction period
• Personalised weekly training sessions and workshops
• Mentoring
• Pop‑in, peer, and formal observations

Salary and Benefits

zl 5,250 - zl 8,000 / month (gross)

≈ £1,034–£1,575 / $1,383–$2,108 / €1,213–€1,848

Fixed‑term contract / self‑employed

Benefits: Bonus plan, Flights, Professional development, Training support

We offer two types of contracts. Fixed‑term employment contracts are available for EU citizens, while teachers from outside the EU usually work on a self‑employed basis.

TEACHERS ON FIXED‑TERM CONTRACTS (EU CITIZENS)

Salary: PLN 5,250 to PLN 6,100 gross per month plus additional benefits and bonuses, including

• Monthly qualification allowance for holding a DELTA or IH CYLT qualification
• Exam class bonuses
• Payment for involvement in mock exams and the Social Programme

SELF‑EMPLOYED TEACHERS (outside the EU)

Rate: PLN 83 to PLN 100 gross per hour, plus

• Exam class bonuses
• Payment for involvement in mock exams and the Social Programme

Benefits include

• Flight/travel assistance to support relocation: PLN 400 for teachers travelling from Europe and PLN 800 for teachers travelling from other continents
• Ski pass (value: PLN 230)
• 10 free survival Polish lessons
• Assistance with accommodation and administrative formalities for teachers relocating to Poland
• Professional development opportunities, including input sessions, mentoring, and observations
• Integration opportunities with teachers from our bilingual primary school and kindergarten