English Language Teacher - Pera, Istanbul

Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry with presence in more than 200 countries worldwide? If so, this is the chance to apply now! 📥

PeopleCert is seeking an experienced, passionate, and qualified English Language Teacher to join our team in Istanbul. This is a unique opportunity to support a transformative educational initiative as part of PeopleCert’s ESG commitment to strengthening access and quality in education.

You will support a newly established LANGUAGECERT initiative aimed at raising English language proficiency in Greek schools in Istanbul, planning and delivering interactive lessons for students ranging from young learners to teenagers and preparing learners for internationally recognized LANGUAGECERT certifications. This role requires adaptability, creativity, and a genuine desire to help learners achieve their language goals.

As an English Teacher, your tasks will include the following:

• Plan and deliver interactive, engaging lessons for a variety of age groups and proficiency levels
• Design activities and work with materials that promote communicative and authentic language use
• Assess student needs and learning styles to tailor instruction accordingly
• Monitor, evaluate, and document student progress through regular assessments, quizzes, and feedback sessions
• Prepare students for international English language certification exams by LANGUAGECERT, including practice tests and exam strategies
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and development
• Provide constructive feedback to students and maintain regular communication with learners and parents
• Collaborate with colleagues from LANGUAGECERT to fine-tune curriculum materials and share best practices
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and school events

What we look for:

• A BA degree in English, Linguistics, Education, or a related field.
• Recognized TEFL/TESOL certification
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (native or near-native level)
• Familiarity with the CEFR framework and standardized test preparation
• Eligibility to live and work in Turkey is required
• Availability 2 PM to 8 PM (Monday to Friday)

Desirable Skills & Attributes:

• Experience teaching different age groups (young learners, teens)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms and technology-enhanced teaching.

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Incentive scheme based on targets
• Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere
• Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees
• Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment
• Constant personal and professional development

If you want to become a member of our international, dynamic and agile team that creates world leading software products, then we should certainly like to hear from you!

About PeopleCert

PeopleCert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.

Quality, Innovation, Passion, Integrity, Clarity, Velocity are the core values which guide everything we do.

Our offices in UK, Greece, Cyprus and India boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.

In addition, if personnel are required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in English language and, where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK), the official language of the relevant country.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.