ESL and IELTS Teacher in Tashkent

STARS Academy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is currently recruiting native English-speaking teachers for General English, IELTS, and TOEFL preparation courses.

We welcome retirees, especially those with substantial teaching experience in different countries and cultural environments.

We are looking for teachers who are available to start in December 2026.

Job Description and Requirements

We are looking for responsible, disciplined, hardworking, and professionally committed teachers who can effectively teach students of different ages and proficiency levels.

Successful candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, reliability, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality education.

The school’s reputation and students’ academic progress are priorities. We expect every teacher to uphold our professional standards without exception.

This is strictly a teaching position. No administrative duties are required.

Minimum Qualifications and Professional Expectations

• A bachelor's degree (B.A.) in English, Education, or a related field, or at least five years of verifiable, recent classroom teaching experience with both children and adults.
• A recognized teaching qualification (TESL, TESOL, CELTA, etc.), confirming teaching experience, or an equivalent qualification.
• Teachers must prepare thoroughly for every lesson in advance. Arriving unprepared or repeatedly failing to meet lesson objectives is unacceptable.
• All assignments, tests, and written work must be assessed accurately and returned to students within the established deadlines.
• Teachers are expected to maintain professional conduct, punctuality, classroom discipline, and an organized working environment at all times. We do not welcome disrespectful and unprofessional individuals. Unprofessional behavior, repeated lateness, negligence, or disregard for school policies will not be tolerated.
• The teaching workload is 30–32 hours per week. Please note that our working week is Monday to Friday (5 working days). Applicants must be fully available during the agreed working schedule.
• Lessons may include individual instruction, group classes of 22–25 students, and corporate training conducted at clients’ offices.
• Teachers will be assigned General English (ESL) classes at various levels, Conversational English courses, and IELTS preparation groups according to their qualifications and the school's needs.
• All teachers must have their own laptops and be able to use them effectively for lesson preparation and classroom instruction.
• Teachers must comply with the school's academic standards, teaching schedules, reporting procedures, and internal regulations.
• Professional commitment and reliability are essential. Candidates who are unwilling to accept supervision, constructive feedback, or established teaching procedures should not apply.

Contract Terms

We offer a 12-month employment contract, with the possibility of extension based on teaching performance, professional conduct, and the school's requirements.

Contract renewal is not automatic and is entirely subject to the school's assessment.

Salary and Benefits

Salary

The monthly salary is structured as follows:

• Months 1–3: 5,500,000 (five million five hundred thousand) Uzbek soums per month — NET.
• Months 4–7: 5,800,000 (five million eight hundred thousand) Uzbek soums per month — NET, subject to satisfactory teaching performance and compliance with the school's professional standards.
• Months 8–12: 6,000,000 (six million) Uzbek soums per month — NET, subject to continued satisfactory performance and fulfillment of contractual obligations.

Salary increases are performance-based and are not guaranteed in cases of unsatisfactory teaching performance, disciplinary violations, or failure to meet the school's established requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: We pay only in the national currency of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The salary is intended to provide teachers with a comfortable standard of living in Uzbekistan, especially since accommodation, utilities, and internet expenses are covered by the school.

We always pay on time.

If you wish to calculate the equivalent salary in US dollars, please use an online currency converter and refer to the current exchange rate.

We do not quote or negotiate salaries in foreign currencies. Currency conversion, exchange-rate fluctuations, and international bank transfers are entirely the teacher's responsibility.

Applicants who find the stated salary structure unacceptable should refrain from applying.

Accommodation

A fully furnished, private one-bedroom apartment in the Civic Center area will be provided.

The apartment will not be shared with other teachers and will include essential furnishings and household facilities.

Utilities

The employer will cover standard household utility expenses, including electricity, gas, hot and cold water, and applicable property-related charges.

Internet

Internet expenses at the provided accommodation will be covered by the employer.

Paid Leave

Teachers will be entitled to:

• 10 days of paid summer vacation;
• 5 days of paid winter vacation;
• 5 paid National Holidays.

Eligibility for summer vacation is subject to the successful completion of a full 12-month contract.

Airport Transportation

Transportation from the airport upon arrival and to the airport upon departure will be arranged by the school.

Visa Expenses

The school will cover the costs of the initial entry visa and subsequent work visa extensions required for legal employment.

Work Authorization

The school will cover the cost of obtaining the necessary labor certificate.

Airfare Reimbursement

The cost of the initial flight to Tashkent will be reimbursed only after 10 months of the contract period.

No earlier reimbursement will be provided.

Important: This is not an administrative or managerial position. Your primary and exclusive professional responsibility is teaching.

Application Procedure

Please apply using the form below.

Required documents:

• A recent photograph;
• A clear copy of the passport;
• Professional references from previous employers;
• Copies of relevant degrees and teaching certificates (B.A., TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, etc.);
• An up-to-date CV detailing relevant teaching experience.

Important Notice to All Applicants

We regularly receive applications from individuals who have clearly not read the job advertisement carefully.

To avoid unnecessary correspondence and wasted time, we expect every applicant to review the entire announcement before applying.

The principal employment conditions, including salary arrangements, accommodation, working hours, airfare reimbursement, visa expenses, and contract duration, are already explained above.

Please do not apply unless you have read, understood, and accepted these conditions.

Questions seeking clarification on genuinely unspecified matters are welcome. However, applicants should not expect us to repeatedly explain information already provided in this announcement.

If you disagree with our employment conditions, consider the compensation insufficient, or expect us to redesign the position to suit your personal preferences, please keep your opinion to yourself.

We are recruiting qualified teachers, not inviting unsolicited criticism of our recruitment policies.

Our terms are clearly stated. Candidates are free to accept them or pursue other opportunities.

This job is not for you if:

• You have problems with alcohol abuse or drug addiction.
• You have mental health problems, psychological issues, or depression.
• You have dependents.
• You have a mortgage to pay in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, or any other country.
• You are planning to come to Uzbekistan primarily for a holiday rather than to work and fulfill your contractual obligations.

We expect professionalism, discipline, responsibility, and respect for contractual commitments.

We offer stable employment, timely salary payments, accommodation, and administrative support. In return, we expect teachers to fulfill their obligations professionally, consistently, and without unnecessary disputes.

If you meet our requirements, accept our conditions, and are genuinely committed to teaching, we welcome your application.

If not, please refrain from applying.

Thank you for your time and interest in our school.

We look forward to receiving applications from serious, qualified, and dedicated professionals.