Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Level 6 qualification)., Minimum Level 2 Certificate in Education or equivalent., Experience working with children aged 5–9 in educational settings., Excellent spoken English and a warm, energetic presence..

Key responsibilities:

Deliver engaging online English classes to young learners.

Teach phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension aligned with literacy goals.

Adapt teaching methods for learners who speak English as an additional language.

Support student progress and participate in professional development sessions.

Job description

This is a remote position.

Online English Teacher (Young Learners)

Meridian English is seeking engaging, warm, and qualified teachers to deliver live online English classes to children primarily aged 5–9.

Are you a teaching assistant, nursery teacher, or primary school educator looking for flexible work? We are seeking enthusiastic and engaging educators to teach ESL and reading skills to young learners online. This role is ideal for someone with a strong grasp of primary-level grammar, phonics, and vocabulary.

You will be working with small groups, using Oxford University Press reading materials to build phonics, comprehension, and speaking confidence — all from the comfort of your home.

Flexible hours

Choose your preferred weekday slots (M/W/F or Tu/Th) or weekends (Sat/Sun)

Available teaching blocks:

Morning: 10:00–14:00 GMT
Afternoon: 15:00–18:00 GMT
Weekends: 11.30-13.50 GMT
Classes: 30 or 40 minutes in duration

(adjusted for BST when applicable)

What You Will Be Doing

Delivering high-quality, interactive online classes for young learners
Teaching phonics, vocabulary and comprehension in line with early primary literacy goals
Adapting teaching approaches for learners who speak English as an additional language (EAL/ESL/ESOL/EFL)
Creating a positive, lively, and supportive learning environment
Attending occasional CPD sessions to stay up to date with best practices
Working closely with the wider teaching team to support student progress

Essential Criteria

Experience working with children aged 5–9 in an educational setting (e.g. as a Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Early Years Practitioner, or similar)
A Level 6 qualification (e.g. bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
Minimum Level 2 Certificate in Education or equivalent
UK based
A warm, energetic presence and excellent spoken English

Desirable:

TEFL qualification (e.g. CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL, 120-hour TEFL) — not required, as full training and ongoing CPD will be provided

Why Join Us?

Flexible working hours
Work-from-home convenience
Full training and CPD provided
All lessons and materials provided
A chance to make a real impact on young learners

Apply now If you love working with children and have the energy to bring a virtual classroom to life, we would love to hear from you, to start a rewarding and flexible teaching journey with Meridian English! Visit our website ( https://www.meridianenglish.com ) to learn more about our programs.