Native‑Level English Teacher — Vacancy | Orange Language Centre

The role

• Position: English teacher, native English speaker.
• Location: in-person teaching in St. Petersburg; some online lessons may be part of the timetable.
• Groups: usually up to 10 students.
• Main age group: teenagers, with possible adult, individual, corporate and online lessons where they fit the timetable.
• Typical levels: native English speakers at Orange usually work with B1+ learners.

Workload, schedule and start date

• Full-time load: 80-100 academic hours/month.
• Academic hour: 45 minutes.
• Schedule: mostly weekday afternoons and evenings, plus full Saturdays.
• Start date: depends on the timetable, visa process and candidate availability.
• Applications: rolling applications are welcome throughout the year as timetables and staffing needs change.

Small groups

Groups are usually capped at 10 students, which makes it possible to hear every learner, manage interaction properly and give useful feedback.

Methodical support

We value professional independence, but we also provide structure: programme aims, materials, feedback and academic guidance when needed.

Long-term students

Many learners stay with the school over time, so teachers can build rapport and see genuine progress rather than only short-term results.

Clear expectations

We try to be direct about the realities of evening teaching, Saturday work, seasonality, documents and relocation before an offer is made.

Teen groups

Students need structure, energy and a teacher who can keep the lesson communicative without losing discipline or the academic goal.

Older learners

Some students have exam, study or conversation goals and need careful correction, better range, clearer expression and confidence.

Adults and corporate clients

These lessons are possible when they match the timetable, the teacher's experience and the needs of the school.

Clear lesson aim

Students should understand what they are practising and why it matters beyond the page of the textbook.

Student talking time

The teacher sets up the lesson clearly, then gives students enough guided space to speak, test language and improve.

Pair and group work

Interaction is planned, monitored and followed up, so communicative tasks produce language rather than noise.

Interest with results

Role plays, discussions, interviews, information gaps and projects are welcome when they serve a real language goal.

Full-time load

• The full-time guide for this role is 80-100 academic hours/month.
• One academic hour is 45 minutes.
• The exact number of groups and lessons depends on the timetable, visa timing, season and student demand.
• The main stable workload is during the academic year; the summer city timetable is usually lighter.

Timetable reality

• Most lessons are on weekday afternoons and evenings, plus full Saturdays.
• This pattern exists because many students study or work during the day.
• We try to build comfortable timetables for teachers by grouping lessons by day and location.
• Where the real student timetable allows, we try to avoid split schedules and avoid long gaps between lessons.

Visa support included

Orange regularly handles work with foreign teachers, including visa-related steps. We explain the documents, timing and practical details, and we check the candidate's situation before final arrangements are made.

The visa process is serious and depends on citizenship, documents, current rules and deadlines. We do not describe it as instant, but we treat it as a normal part of hiring and relocation.

Bank account and practical setup

Pay is made officially in the agreed format. After arrival, we help with practical steps such as opening a Russian bank account, which is important because foreign bank cards generally do not work in Russia.

We also help candidates understand the practical rhythm of arrival: documents, school locations, housing details, local transport and the first weeks of work.

Historic centre

The school and accommodation are connected with central St. Petersburg, so candidates can get a realistic sense of daily life, transport and the city environment.

Culture nearby

Museums, theatres, architecture, cafes and seasonal events make the city interesting not only for a short visit, but for day-to-day living.

Saint Petersburg. Palace Bridge

To get a live impression of the city, you can watch a real-time view of St. Petersburg.

Required and preferred qualifications

• Native English speaker.
• Bachelor's degree is desirable and may be important for the visa process.
• TEFL, TESOL, CELTA 120+ hours or an equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Experience with teenagers, adults or exam/conversation courses is an advantage.
• Readiness to work mostly weekday afternoons/evenings and full Saturdays.

Newly certified teachers may apply

We are open to motivated newly certified native English speakers if they show maturity, reliability, teachability, respect for methodology and the ability to build rapport with students.

What matters is not only experience, but also professional judgement: clear instructions, preparation, consistency, classroom awareness and willingness to receive feedback.

What to include

• CV / resume.
• A short cover note explaining why Orange and St. Petersburg are of interest to you.
• Copies or names of TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificates and other relevant qualifications.
• Your citizenship and current visa or migration status, if any.
• Your earliest possible start date and whether you are applying for full-time work.
• Any teaching formats you particularly enjoy or are especially experienced in.

What happens next

1. We review the CV and clarify basic questions about qualifications, availability and visa status.
2. We hold an online interview and discuss teaching experience, lesson approach and expectations.
3. If needed, we may ask for a short methodological task or discuss a lesson fragment.
4. If both sides are comfortable, we discuss the offer, documents, visa process, accommodation and an approximate start date.