International Teachers Recruitment
OVERVIEW
VolunTeach Peru [VTP] recruits qualified and/or experienced English native teachers for its partner schools for one or two-year contracts. We agree to actively support our partners throughout the recruitment process.
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Recruitment months: September- February.
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Contract duration: 1 or 2 academic years.
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Working hours: 48 per week.
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Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:40am to 4pm.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
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Native English fluency
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Degree in Education or Teaching Certification [PGCE, PGDE]
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Teaching experience is an advantage
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Culturally adaptable
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To be of sound health both physically and mentally
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Eligible to obtain a Working Visa for Peru
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Capable to obtain the Criminal Background check
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Health Report [when vacancy is announced successful]
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International Child Protection Certificate [when vacancy is announced successful]
RECRUITING AND SCREENING
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To check the relevant qualifications of the candidate according to the person requirements for the vacancy post.
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To request the candidate ID [passport].
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To request a copy of most recent DBS or Police Check [if applicable]
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To request letters of recommendation from two former employers or academic mentors/tutors.
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Internet search on the candidate
PARTNER SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
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Provide friendly and supportive work environment.
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Sponsor the Working Visa for the candidate.
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Provide a competitive salary. It may vary according to the candidate’s qualifications.
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Provide a one or two-year contract of work.
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Provide return flights for the candidate (desired).
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Issue an Employment Certificate at the end of the teacher’s contract.
HIRING PROCESS
1. Partner School sends the teaching vacancy post form
2. VolunTeach Peru pre-selects the candidate.
3. Candidate is interviewed by VTP.
5. VTP sends the candidate data to the partner school.
6. The partner school interviews the candidate
If successful,
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VTP issues an offer letter for the candidate on behalf of the partner school. The letter must state:
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Job description.
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Terms and Conditions of the work contract.
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Length of the work contract.
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Copy of the work contract.
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Salary and other benefits details: gross and net.
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Working Visa details
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Taxing Information
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Accommodation allowance and/or Transport allowance [if applicable]
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Holidays and annual leave allowance
NOTE: School must sponsor the Working Visa for the candidate, either before their arrival or upon their arrival in Lima.
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The candidate signs the letter of commitment with VolunTeach Peru.
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The partner school books flights to Peru for the candidate.
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The candidate arrives in Lima two weeks before the first day of work.
THE RECRUITMENT SERVICE INCLUDES
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Teacher candidate recruitment.
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Presentation of the candidate at the partner school.
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Orientation and acculturation seminar for the candidate.
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Working visa orientation.
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Accommodation advice for the candidate.