GOE Teaching Duties & Responsibilities
What does a native English teacher actually do in a Gyeongsangnam-do public school? Contract duties, core responsibilities, class dynamics, and camp expectations.
22 hr
Max Teaching / Week
8 hr
Daily Workday
20–28
Students per Class
Mon–Fri
Working Days
GOE teachers work 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday in public schools across Gyeongsangnam-do. The maximum teaching load is 22 contact hours per week — the rest is spent on lesson prep, co-teacher collaboration, and school activities. Class sizes in Gyeongnam are typically smaller than Seoul (20-28 students), and schools often have a closer community feel.Source: Official GOE 2026 teacher duties & contract.
Official Contract Duties
Six duties explicitly written into the GOE employment contract — the legal scope of your role.
- 1Assist Korean teachers with their English classes, jointly conduct English classes with Korean teachers, and lead extracurricular activities or English camps.
- 2Prepare teaching materials and lesson plans for English classes.
- 3Assist with and lead the development and creation of teaching materials related to English language education.
- 4Assist with and lead English-language activities such as editing or creating English documents, judging contests, conducting teacher training, and working at English camps.
- 5Conduct English conversational classes or courses for Korean teachers and students.
- 6Perform other duties as designated by the Employer, including various English programs during the school vacation period.
What It Looks Like in Practice
How the contract duties translate to day-to-day teaching in Gyeongnam public schools.
Co-Teaching
Team-teach with a Korean English Teacher (KET). In smaller Gyeongnam schools you may be the primary English resource for the entire school — giving you more autonomy and creative freedom than urban placements.
Lesson Preparation
Create engaging materials suited to your students' level. Rural schools may have fewer resources, so creativity with low-tech activities (games, role-plays, songs) is valued.
English Conversation
Lead speaking practice and pronunciation activities. Many Gyeongnam students have less exposure to native English speakers than Seoul students, making your presence particularly impactful.
English Camps
Run 1-2 week English camps during summer and winter vacation. In Gyeongnam, these are often community events that local families look forward to.
School Events
Participate in sports days, cultural festivals, school broadcasts, and library reading hours. Gyeongnam schools tend to have strong community involvement with parents attending events.
Multiple Schools
Some GOE teachers are assigned to 2-3 smaller schools in the same area, rotating by day of the week. This is more common in rural Gyeongnam than in urban areas.
Duties FAQ
Q.Do I teach alone or with a Korean teacher?
You co-teach with a Korean English Teacher (KET). In smaller Gyeongnam schools, however, the KET may be less hands-on, giving you more autonomy to lead lessons independently. Most teachers settle into a comfortable rhythm within a few weeks.
Q.How big are Gyeongnam classes?
Class sizes in Gyeongnam tend to be slightly smaller than Seoul (20-28 students vs 28-35 in SMOE). Rural schools may have classes as small as 10-15 students, which creates an intimate teaching environment with more one-on-one interaction.
Q.Will I be placed at one school or multiple?
Most GOE teachers are assigned to a single school. However, in rural areas with small school populations, you may be assigned to 2-3 schools rotating by day of the week. The multi-school placement comes with a ₩100-150K/month multi-school allowance.
Q.What happens during school vacation periods?
During summer (late July-August) and winter (late December-January) breaks, you may run English camps, do 'desk-warming' at school, or take your allocated vacation days. English camps are a paid part of your contract and not considered overtime.
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