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EFL Teacher in Riga

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Start Date
02/09/2025
Duration or End Date
19 June 2026 (with potential extension for the following academic year)
Salary
€1400–€1550 gross per month plus free city centre accommodation

 

Essential Requirements 

  • You must have a CELTA, Trinity TESOL, or equivalent initial teaching qualification
  • You must have a degree (e.g. BA, BSc)
  • You must have full mastery of English across all 4 skills to CEFR C2/IELTS band 8

Job Description 

Exciting Teaching Opportunity at IH Riga – Apply Now for 2025–2026!

International House Riga is seeking enthusiastic, qualified teachers to join our supportive and professional team. Based in the beautiful city of Riga, our school offers a dynamic work environment, extensive opportunities for professional development, and a welcoming, collaborative teaching community. The option to work online may also be possible.

Responsibilities
• Approximately 23 contact hours per week, plus 2 hours dedicated to professional development.
• Teaching a range of levels and ages, with a focus on young learners and teenagers.
• Regular lesson planning, administrative duties, end-of-term tests and reports.
• Opportunities to teach adults, IELTS, and business English.
• Two consecutive days off per week.
• Mostly face-to-face teaching if relocating to Riga; some online classes possible.
• Possibility to discuss a reduced timetable at interview.

Support and Development:
• Comprehensive academic and pastoral support from an experienced team.
• Fully paid 3-day induction to settle into the school and city.
• Bi-weekly team workshops.
• Structured feedback and mentoring through peer and formal observations.
• Access to a well-stocked teachers' resource room.
• Free survival Latvian lessons.
• Partial funding (up to 50%) for CPD courses for teachers staying beyond one contract.
• Participation in IH network training and broader professional opportunities.
• Emergency medical insurance and partial funding for private healthcare.
• Paid sick leave with medical certification.

Other Benefits

Flights: Flight reimbursement up to €250 at the end of the contract (for non-residents).

Accommodation: High-quality, fully equipped city-centre accommodation on a single person basis, or a partial accommodation allowance. Heavily subsidised utility bills.

Visa: Visa support provided for non-EU nationals; all work permit costs reimbursed by the school.

Holiday: Up to 26 days of paid holiday, including a 2-week Christmas break.

"I couldn't have asked for a better experience for my first teaching year! IH Riga provided a warm atmosphere and incredible support, even at a distance."
— Alice, IH Riga Teacher

 

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.
 

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