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Teach off the beaten track ! Become part of a small, friendly and motivated team in a great location for a real living and teaching experience! About Makassar (aka Ujung Pandang)… …a vibrant port city with a population of 2 million and growing, a long maritime trade history, a diverse ethnic mix and the gateway to Eastern Indonesia. Sufficiently “off the beaten track” to feel it an adventure and encounter traditional culture. Yet, also developed enough to find all your modern facilities. About Sulawesi… …an eccentrically shaped island containing countless spectacular scenic areas for unforgettable vacations, with both sea and mountain sports abound. The pleasant mountain resort of Malino, the picturesque beach community of Tanjung Bira and the famous Torajalands are all within easy reach. And Bali/Lombok, Surabaya and Manado are only an hour’s flight away. About EF Makassar… …a school of around 350 students, with modern facilities (including CALL) and a team of around 8 native speaker teachers running general English courses for young learners, teenagers and adults. Other courses include Jolly Phonics reading, writing and phonics skills for young learners and occasional corporate language training. We are heavily guided by communicative, interactive and student-centered teaching approaches. Ex pat staff coordinate themselves in a friendly egalitarian manner, lending a closely-knit team feel to the every-day running. …an emphasis on high standards for our students and on support and development for our teachers, with regular staff programs and workshops. Our requirements … · A reputable TEFL cert, a degree, teaching experience preferred.· Abilities such as appreciating and being sensitive to the particular needs and personalities of learners and being able to “connect” with them are just as important as initial technical teaching ability. The school prides itself on the additional and ongoing training it can offer to such teachers.· In a nutshell…enthusiasm, flexibility, willingness to progress and develop and the ability to work in a close team. · Experience of South East Asia or of living in a developing country is an advantage. Failing this, a certain level of cultural adaptability, patience and good humour required to face the challenges of life in a developing country a long way from home. In addition to a competitive monthly Rupiah salary *, our benefits package includes … · an end of contract bonus of one month’s salary.· approx. $400 flight subsidy· free accommodation in a furnished teacher house or a monthly housing allowance on top of salary.· free and extensive local health insurance cover.· 15 working days of the 12 month contract as paid holiday, in addition to all Indonesian public holidays and at least one week each for both Christmas and Lebaran.· a full one year working visa, with all other legal and fiscal formalities also handled by us. * details given during application process Local immigration and manpower regulations stipulate that only teachers holding UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand nationalities are eligible for working visas as English Language instructors. To apply please send cover letter detailing availability and reason for application along with your CV to efmakassar@gmail.com Please do not send photos or certificate scans at this stage.