Skip to content
ESL.careers
Find Jobs
Sign inPost a Job

For teachers

  • Find Jobs
  • Submit Resume
  • Courses
  • Teacher resources
  • Country guides
  • Blog & guides

For schools

  • Hire Teachers
  • Search teachers
Post a Job

Account

Sign inCreate account

The ESL world is hiring.

ESL.careers

The modern ESL career platform for teachers and the schools that hire them.

For Teachers

  • Browse Jobs
  • Submit Resume
  • Country guides
  • Visa guides
  • Remote work options

For Employers

  • Employer Plans
  • Post a Job
  • Search teachers

Resources

  • Blog
  • Career tools
  • Teach abroad guide
  • Teacher resources
  • Schools directory

Connect

  • About
  • Contact
Secure payments via StripeListings reviewed before publishFree for teachers, alwaysReport a listing
© 2026 ESL CareersPrivacyTermsRefunds
Job posts from $69 · Teachers always free
Jobs/ESL Teaching Positions in South Korea! ASAP Starting Dates | Seoul, Gyeonggi-do and other locations available.

ESL Teaching Positions in South Korea! ASAP Starting Dates | Seoul, Gyeonggi-do and other locations available.

Motive Recruiting

Source verified via Dave's ESL Cafe

South KoreaFull-timeIn-personPosted today

Listing source

Verified against Dave's ESL Cafe

We show a reviewed preview so teachers can compare details and apply through the official hiring workflow.

Open official listing

Opportunity preview

Hello and welcome to Motive Recruiting! We have the experience, knowledge and passion to help you find the best ESL teaching positions in South Korea. The Motive Recruiting team members have all been working in the industry for many years and have first-hand experience working as English teachers in Korea.

Key responsibilities

  • Therefore, we understand what it means to be a teacher in Korea and the challenges teachers face in the current job market.
  • The well-being of our teachers is a top priority and full support is given to all throughout the recruitment.
  • We also provide comprehensive support with visa applications, making sure the process is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
  • Finally, our support doesn't...
Share:TwitterLinkedInWhatsApp

ESL Careers market context

Context for this South Korea listing

Living costs in Seoul

1.6M to 2.4M KRW per month outside housing. Housing is usually covered by the contract.

Visa and paperwork

E-2 visa for most roles. Requires a bachelor's degree, a clean criminal record check, and citizenship from one of seven approved countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa).

What does a hagwon contract look like?

Typically one year, 30 teaching hours per week, paid airfare both ways, severance equal to one month's pay at contract end, and national health insurance.

South Korea salary and visa guide→Teaching in Seoul→E-2 Visa (South Korea) requirements→

Apply to this role

This opportunity is source-verified via Dave's ESL Cafe. Save your ESL Careers teacher profile, then continue to the original listing to finish applying.

Continue to Dave's ESL Cafe without saving a profile
Official source linked
Correct application workflow
Teacher profile stays ready

Want application details ready for employer-posted roles? Submit your resume and create a private ESL Careers teacher profile.

Motive Recruiting

ESL Teaching Positions in South Korea! ASAP Starting Dates | Seoul, Gyeonggi-do and other locations available.

Source-verified application

This opportunity is verified against Dave's ESL Cafe.
Use the official listing to confirm details and apply.
Your ESL Careers profile stays ready for employer-posted roles.

Stay safe while applying

  • Legitimate employers never charge application fees or “visa deposits.”
  • Every listing shows its source, so you can confirm who is actually hiring.
  • Get the contract in writing before paying for flights or housing.

Similar positions

English SEN Teacher

QUALITEACH EDUCATION GROUP LTD · London (Greater), GB

Full-time

🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿CENTRAL ASIA, Kazakhstan, English Teachers needed at unique Institution in Astana, Kazakhstan🇰🇿🇰🇿🇰🇿

KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL LINGUISTIC COLLEGE (KILC COLLEGE) · Various

Full-time

Full-time (non-tenure track) Assistant Professor

Konkuk University Glocal Campus · >

Full-time

Elite Adult English Trainer – Full-Time Position in Beijing

Elite Learning ·  Beijing | 

Full-time

Apply to this role

This opportunity is source-verified via Dave's ESL Cafe. Save your ESL Careers teacher profile, then continue to the original listing to finish applying.

Continue to Dave's ESL Cafe without saving a profile
Official source linked
Correct application workflow
Teacher profile stays ready

Want application details ready for employer-posted roles? Submit your resume and create a private ESL Careers teacher profile.

Before you apply

  • This opportunity is verified against Dave's ESL Cafe.
  • Use the official listing to confirm details and apply.
  • Your ESL Careers profile stays ready for employer-posted roles.

Stay safe while applying

  • Legitimate employers never charge application fees or “visa deposits.”
  • Every listing shows its source, so you can confirm who is actually hiring.
  • Get the contract in writing before paying for flights or housing.

Hiring teachers?

Search the teacher database and message candidates directly, or post your own role.

Search teachers →Post a job from $69 →