About Solo and Semarang

Solo (aka Surakarta) rivals nearby Jogjakarta for the crown of the cultural heartland of Java. Solo is famed for its arts, including Batik, Gamelan and Wayang performances, the cornerstones of Javanese culture.

Semarang offers a different but no less fascinating slant to traditional Javanese culture. It is the administrative capital of Central Java and the most developed city in the province, though without the traffic problems, inflated cost of living and other drawbacks of such cities as Jakarta and Surabaya. Semarang is the perfect place to experiment with local cuisine, with no shortage either of European, Japanese, Korean and Thai restaurants.

Volcanoes (active and dormant), ancient temples (including the magnificent Borobodur and Prambanan temples), hill resorts and beaches (notably the largely unspoiled Karimunjawa islands) are all within reach of both Solo and Semarang – easily accessible over a weekend.

Supermarkets, swimming pools, and gyms are all available!

About EF English First

EF English First Solo and Semarang are part of an international company dedicated to educational exchange and English education. The schools are locally owned and dedicated to upholding EF standards.

Our students

EF Solo and Semarang run courses for both adults and young learners, starting from 6 years of age. The majority of our students are High School students (junior and senior) and young adults. Classes are available for all levels from beginner to advanced. Our course menu also includes international exam preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS) and corporate language training.

The position

You will be expected to work up to 24 contact hours per week. Classes run Monday to Friday, and usually between 3.00 and 9.00pm.On very rare occasions you may be asked to work on a Saturday. You are also required to attend regular meetings and workshops. Teachers may be asked to assist in the placement of new students. In addition, you will also be expected to be pro-active in developing your teaching skills. Teachers who demonstrate this ability have a good chance of obtaining a senior teaching position.

About you

Holders of CELTA, CELTYL or the Trinity TESOL are preferred, although other candidates may be considered. Applicants without a qualification should consider obtaining one of these, or attending an EF training course (see www.englishfirst.com for more details).

Willingness to teach young learners is a must! You should be outgoing, approachable and friendly.

What we offer

· A one year contract
· Rupiah based salary allowing a comfortable lifestyle in Indonesia
· Additional 1 month salary upon completion of contract
· Re-imbursement of return flights
· Full working visa
· Health insurance
· Free housing in shared accommodation
· 15 days paid holiday in addition to 2 weeks when the school is closed and all public holidays

Positions are available immediately
Deadline for applicants June 2005

Due to strict local immigration laws we are only able to accept applications from the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to:
centraljava@englishfirst.com