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United Kingdom · Northern Europe · Europe

London is the capital of United Kingdom and a key destination for English teachers in Northern Europe. English teaching demand across United Kingdom is high with typical salaries in the region of £24,000–35,000/yr.

Typical salary
£24,000–35,000/yr
Salary note
High cost of living
Demand
High
Region
Northern Europe

Teach English in London

London can offer opportunities for English teachers across language schools, private academies, schools, tutoring, and online teaching routes. As the capital of United Kingdom, London typically offers the highest concentration of teaching roles in the country.

Salaries in London typically range from £24,000–35,000/yr. High cost of living.Practical TEFL preparation can help you discuss lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching skills more confidently.

What to check before applying

✓Whether the employer asks for a TEFL/TESOL certificate and how many study hours they expect
✓Whether the role, visa route, or school requires a degree or previous teaching experience
✓English proficiency, nationality, age, or document rules that may apply to the role
✓Passport validity and work-authorisation requirements for United Kingdom
✓Background check, references, health checks, or document legalisation requirements
✓Current official rules, because requirements can change by country, city, employer, and season

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