Finding a job
CELTA is recognised worldwide as the gold-standard qualification for new English language teachers. Graduates work in a wide range of settings, including language schools, adult education centres, summer programmes, online platforms and junior programmes in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America.
Most people who take a CELTA do so with work and travel in mind. Whether you want to teach locally, work abroad for a year, or build a longer-term career in English language teaching, CELTA gives you a strong foundation and the practical skills employers look for.
As teachers gain experience, many move into specialist roles such as exam preparation, curriculum design, academic management or teacher training. CELTA is the first step on that journey, and our team will support you as you begin your career.
How we support you after the course
We want you to feel confident and supported as you start looking for work once your CELTA is complete. All DC Teacher Training graduates receive:
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A careers session on the final day of the course, covering where to find jobs, what employers look for and how to approach applications.
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Invitations to post-course employer events and job-focused webinars, run in partnership with schools and ELT recruiters.
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Access to our private Facebook group, where we share job leads, seasonal opportunities and updates about training.
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Introductions to recruitment teams at trusted partner schools in the UK and overseas, so you can learn about their current opportunities.
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References from the CELTA team when you apply for your first teaching roles.
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Ongoing guidance from our team if you want advice on the job market after finishing your course.