Key Facts

Remote From:

Part time

English

Hard Skills

Online Teaching Phonics Language Education Lesson Planning Speech Fluency Small Group Instruction Differentiated Instruction Vocabulary Development Ceros (Software) Classroom Management +2 more

Other Skills

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Reading Comprehension
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Adaptability
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Communication
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Teamwork

Roles & Responsibilities

Experience working with children aged 5–9 in an educational setting (e.g., 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
TEFL qualification (e.g., CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL, 120-hour TEFL) - desirable, not required

Requirements:

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

Meridian School of English

About Meridian School of English

Meridian School of English has been teaching quality English courses to international students for more than 42 years. We specialise in delivering online lessons for young learners. Historically we had two coastal-city locations of Plymouth and Portsmouth and eight summer centres across the UK teaching up to 4,000 students. Meridian are accredited by the British Council and are members of English UK, the world’s leading language teaching association. Our teachers are fully qualified and experienced in delivering a wide range of courses. All lessons are online and are of, - 30-minute duration, - 3 or 5 days a week, in a - class size of <6. - All lessons recorded for review and revision. We focus upon reading, listening and speaking. We compliment what children and teens are learning in their local school/s.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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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.