English Language Teachers (UK, US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Europe Nationals Only)

  • Volunteer, Short-term contract assignment
  • Posted on 24 March 2025

Job Description

Location: Uzbekistan

Salary: Not Specified

Contract Type: Not Specified

Contract Length: 10 months (September 2025 – June 2026)

Full Time: Not Specified

Application Closing Date: Apr 27, 2025 00:00:00

Interview Date: As soon as possible

Start Date: September 2025

Role Overview Summary

VSO, in partnership with the Uzbekistan government, is looking for experienced teaching professionals to help strengthen the teaching of the English language at the secondary school level and build the capacity of in-service teachers.

This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise and skills, collaborate with local educators, and contribute to sustainable improvements in English language teaching in schools across Uzbekistan. As a volunteer English language teacher, you will work alongside Uzbekistan teachers, delivering school curriculum lessons, professional development, and coaching workshops. You’ll support teachers and students in enhancing their English language proficiency, adopting student-centered methodologies, and implementing international best practices. Your experience will help shape the future of English language teaching in Uzbekistan.

Role purpose: The role aims to improve English language ability among secondary school students in Uzbekistan by delivering high-quality teaching of English and supporting local teachers. The volunteer will teach English to students aged 11 to 16, facilitate extracurricular language activities, and contribute to the professional development of Uzbekistan English teachers through training, coaching and mentoring. This role aims to enhance student learning outcomes and strengthen the overall quality of English language education in Uzbekistan.

Safeguarding level, Level 3: For VSO, this project falls under Safeguarding Level 3. As this volunteer position will involve direct, unsupervised access to children, each volunteer will be required to obtain the highest level of criminal background check from their home country before starting the position. VSO and its partners will have safeguarding policies in place and will ensure that they are implemented at all levels of the project.

VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We will expect all our employees/ volunteers to commit to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.

Project Details- ESL/EFL Teacher Opportunity in Uzbekistan: The Government of Uzbekistan Ministry of Education has a commitment to improve English Language attainment for students throughout the education system. Uzbekistan has been making significant efforts to modernise its education system, with a strong emphasis on English language learning as part of its national development strategy. VSO, in partnership with the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, is seeking passionate and dedicated English as a Second Language teachers (ESL) to support the enhancement of English language education in Uzbekistan public schools. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative education programme while experiencing the rich cultural heritage of Uzbekistan.

Role Overview: As an ESL teacher in a government-registered public school, you will play a vital role in improving the English language skills of students aged 11–16. Through innovative and engaging teaching, you will empower students to strengthen their language proficiency and unlock future opportunities. You will also mentor and provide continuing professional development for Uzbek English language teachers through peer learning sessions and other modern approaches.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver interactive and effective English lessons to secondary school students (50% of the time).
  • Capacity building of local English teachers through coaching and mentoring.
  • Organise and lead extra-curricular activities, including language clubs, to enhance students’ speaking and writing skills.
  • Design and deliver engaging and interactive lesson plans tailored to students’ learning needs, incorporating ICT tools and technology.
  • Provide constructive feedback to support students’ progress and confidence in using English.
  • Work closely with assistant teachers to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Facilitate workshops to build the capacity of local English language teachers.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree, with CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, TEFL, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics.
  • Fluency in English (C1 level) with strong communication skills and accreditation.
  • Experience teaching ESL/EFL at the secondary or high school level is preferred.
  • Strong cultural sensitivity and a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.
  • Experience of integrating technology in teaching of English Language.

This is more than a teaching role — it’s a chance to be part of a meaningful programme that supports students’ long-term success and strengthens the national education system. If you are ready to make a lasting impact while exploring the vibrant culture of Uzbekistan, we would love to hear from you. Join us in driving change through the power of education.

Why Volunteer with VSO?

We know that volunteering is a big commitment, so we ensure that you are safe, supported, and well-prepared throughout your journey.

  • Accommodation & Allowances
    • Basic local accommodation within the local community.
    • A local living allowance that covers reasonable expenses.
    • At least three weeks of annual leave in line with the schools’ holidays period.
    • Return flights to and from the project destination, ensuring a smooth and supported relocation for your volunteer placement.
  • Induction
    • Cultural and language training to help you settle in.
    • Medical and security briefings to keep you safe.
    • Opportunities to meet local volunteers and build a community.
    • A clear understanding of your placement objectives and impact.

Additional Information

We seek applicants who reflect and embrace our values of collaboration, integrity and inclusion.

We expect candidates to represent themselves honestly at every stage of our recruitment process. This includes the information provided on resumes/CVs, applications, interviews, during the offer and pre-onboarding processes.

We want to hear from you if you share our dedication to empowering communities and driving lasting change.

Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Disclaimer: We warmly welcome applications from individuals who meet the outlined requirements and bring a genuine passion for supporting our mission. Please note, however, that this specific role is open exclusively to nationals of the UK, US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Europe due to its context-specific needs and focus on local engagement. We encourage all applicants to carefully review the criteria before applying to ensure you meet them.

Deadline for Applications: Apr 27, 2025 00:00:00

“While we try our best to keep our information updated, the closing date of the actual job source may be changed by the recruiter without prior notice. With this, please make sure to check the official job link when submitting your application. Thank you.”

About the Organization

VSO is an international development charity that works through volunteers. Our vision is a world without poverty in which people work together to fulfil their potential. We bring people together to share skills, creativity and learning to build a fairer world. VSO welcomes volunteers from an ever increasing range of countries, backgrounds and ages. National agencies in Canada, Kenya, the Netherlands and the Philippines recruit volunteers from many different countries worldwide and this international approach allows us to combine and learn from a rich variety of perspectives. Tackling Disadvantage at "Grass Roots" Level Ours is a very individual "people to people" approach to development. Instead of sending food or money, we send women and men from a wide range of professions who want the chance to make a real difference in the fight against poverty. These volunteers work in partnership with colleagues and communities to share skills and learning and jointly achieve change. But we have to be realistic in our expectations. We commit to long-term development goals and long-term partnerships and focus on sustainable development rather than the short-term relief of certain problems. VSO also works to address the structural inequalities and barriers that prevent people from exercising their rights. We use our experience and our supporter networks to work for changes in policy and practice - rich and poor countries - that reduce disadvantage. VSO is by far the largest independent volunteer-sending agency in the world. Since 1958, we have sent out more than 29,000 volunteers to work in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Pacific region and, more latterly, Eastern Europe in response to requests from our overseas partners. At the moment we have around 1,500 people working in placements in these regions. Shared Partnerships, Shared Benefits You only have to talk to VSO volunteers to realise that they gain from their experience, personally or professionally, as much as they contribute. Many will enthuse how fascinating it was to explore a different culture at first hand. Others will point to the friendships they have made. But many will also tell you how their professional talents have been stretched, and how they have learnt new skills that will significantly enhance their career prospects on their return home. If ever it was true that "you get out what you put in", VSO is proof positive. This experience makes volunteers passionate in challenging misconceptions about developing countries. In the current climate, it is more urgent than ever that we work to achieve a global community where people of all cultures are seen as equal, learn from each other and share a common sense of rights and responsibilities as global citizens. VSO builds on this experience and passion to support a range of global education activity. To find out more about volunteering with or supporting VSO visit our website at www.vso.org.uk

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