I’ve been very fortunate when it comes to finding work. I’ve had some fantastic jobs, with great pay. Every time, these jobs have enabled me to just keep on travelling and travelling and travelling.
There’s one particular company I found in the UK which enabled me to travel around Europe, jumping from one unique place to the next, not entirely knowing where I was going to be from week to week. That excitement and randomness was totally amazing and I ended up in places I would never have known if the company hadn’t sent me there. If you want to teach and are a very flexible person, read on!
Who did you work for? What’s the deal?
English in Action are a super lovely company. They provide intensive English project weeks for schools across Europe and some other parts of the world. As a teacher, you’ll be sent to a different location every week, teach the course the school has chosen, have the whole weekend to yourself then hop on off to your next school. Contracts can last from 1 week to much longer if you’re a good teacher.
Fantastic perks of the job
Flights are paid for and you get a travel allowance to go from one contract to the next
You get free great accommodation every place you work
European schools start early and finish early! You’ll be finished by lunchtime and have the rest of the afternoon to explore your new location
You will work with different people every week and will meet some great characters
You’ll get paid on top of the free accommodation and travel allowance: most certainly enough to enjoy yourself and save a little bit
Where did you go in Europe with the job?
I had no control over where I was during the week but the weekends were totally mine. As long as I was ready and in my next workplace by Sunday night, I could travel through anywhere I wanted. I ended up in some of the most beautiful parts of Austria, Poland and Germany. I got to hang out with the locals and discover different European cultures in a very unique way. Sometimes I was in the middle of nowhere, teaching in the hills and countryside. Sometimes I was in Vienna, Salzburg, Munich…surrounded by lavish architecture, quaint shopping streets and all the coffee and beer I could ever dream of. The pure randomness and lottery-location style of the job made me a very happy lady.
What does the job require?
Firstly, you need a current UK or EU passport OR a current non-UK or EU passport with a valid UK work visa. You also need a degree and TEFL Certificate.
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How can I get in touch with English in Action?
Hop on over to their website here! They have all the information you need. Pop them an email and see what they have to say. Good luck, happy teaching, happy travels!
Great post. I’d like to try this sometime.
So happy to hear it’s useful!
I can’t do this (not an EU or UK citizen) but I’ll share it on my page for those who are!
I believe they most certainly accept other nationalities! Double check before closing the possibility door :)
Sounded so awesome until I got to the requirements part.. :(
Not a UK or EU resident and too old for a work visa..
I would LOVE to do this… but I am on a SOFA :( Plus I have kids I will certainly send to my friends!
Thank you Jennifer! Enjoy your time with your kids with the travels you take!
Thanks for the heads up Alice. I’d never heard of this company before. :)
This sounds so great! I recently got my TEFL qualification and am now thinking about applying at English in Action! Can’t believe I’ve never heard of them before.
Cool! Great to hear you’re feeling inspired! Happy travelling and teaching :)
I liked this idea about teaching job. Great way to travel without worrying about funds and this is actually a helpful article for those who love to travel. Loved reading your blog. Thanks and keep sharing.
Thank you Bhawna! I feel teaching English abroad is an excellent way to travel and save money at the same time.
Thanks for the notice about English in Action!
It looks like an amazing opportunity to travel and expand your teaching skills. Having just received my TEFL certificate through MyTEFL online 120 course, would you say that English in Action would require some more work experience with teaching english abroad prior to applying?
I believe they would be open to interviewing you! They want to know that you know your English grammar – and as you’re fresh out of the TEFL course, you’re going to be a pro :)