Finding English teaching jobs
in Czechia
Platforms, tactics, timing, and exactly what to send — including the Czech application details that consistently get callbacks when generic applications don't.
Finding English teaching jobs in Czechia
The Czech job market rewards preparation and in-person effort. Here is exactly how to approach the search — platforms, tactics, timing, and what not to do.
The hiring calendar
Primary hiring peak
The biggest intake of the year. Most language schools, corporate programmes, and AIA public school positions hire in this window. Arrive by mid-August to interview in time for September starts.
Secondary wave
A smaller but meaningful second intake at the start of semester two. Good for teachers who missed September or who used Oct–Dec to settle their Živno and scout the market.
Rolling openings
Freelance teacher turnover is constant. Language schools regularly need to fill gaps outside peak season. Private tutoring can be found year-round. Don't assume all doors close in October.
Where to find jobs
Expats.cz
The main Czech expat portal. Strong TEFL job listings, particularly in Prague and Brno. Free to browse. Register and set alerts for "English teacher" to catch new postings immediately.
Jobs.cz
The largest Czech job board. Less TEFL-specific but large volume — particularly useful for corporate English trainer roles at multinationals with Czech offices.
TEFL Org Jobs Centre
Dedicated TEFL job board with Czech listings. Good for established language schools. Updated regularly and vetted for legitimate employers.
Direct school applications
The most effective method. Email directly to language schools with a tailored CV and cover letter. Many schools fill positions before they post publicly. Target 20–30 schools per city.
Facebook groups
"Prague Expat English Teachers," "TEFL Teachers Czech Republic," and city-specific groups surface job leads, school reviews, and housing advice. Essential for first-arrivals.
Increasingly useful for Business English and corporate trainer roles. Companies like EF, Berlitz, and Language House post here. Connect with other teachers already in Prague or Brno.
How to stand out: the Czech application
Demo teaching video (3–5 minutes)
Record yourself teaching a real Business English concept — presenting data, negotiating, writing professional emails. Good camera, natural light, confident delivery. This is now expected by most Prague language schools and differentiates you immediately from applicants who send only a CV.
Sample lesson plan
Attach a properly formatted lesson plan — objectives, warmer, presentation, practice, production, timing. Business English B2 adult learner is the most relevant context. Shows you understand structured teaching, not just fluent English.
A sentence of Czech in your cover letter
"Těším se na možnost pracovat s Vaší školou." — even a basic sentence signals respect and genuine intention to stay. Schools receive hundreds of applications from teachers who treat Czech positions as a tourist side-project. This five-second addition sets you apart.
Tailored cover letters — not copy-paste
Reference the specific school's programmes. Mention their corporate clients if visible on the website. Show you've spent 10 minutes on their school, not 10 seconds. Generic mass-applications to Czech schools rarely convert.
Arrive before you apply
Czech schools expect in-person interviews. Apply from home if you want, but tell them you'll be in Prague/Brno from a specific date for interviews. Better still, be on the ground. Teachers who are already in the city and available for immediate interview get significantly more callbacks.
Schools to target in Prague and Brno
| School / Network | Type | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EF Education First | Large international chain | Prague | Well-known, structured onboarding, good for first jobs |
| Berlitz | International chain | Prague, Brno | Business English focused, professional environment |
| Language House | Prague independent | Prague | Reputable, TEFL-focused, good community |
| James Cook Languages | Private school network | Nationwide | Well-regarded Czech chain |
| International House | International chain | Prague | High standards, good professional development |
| AIA (public schools) | Government programme | Nationwide | Apply via aia.cz; outside Prague mostly |
| Spevacek | Czech private chain | Prague, regions | Large network, reliable employer |
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