Teacher of English at British Council

Role Purpose

• To maintain and enhance professional development and academic quality in the teaching centre, through the management of in-house teacher development programme and support
• To promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English
• To provide learners with a rewarding and stimulating English language learning experience
• To support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission

Main Accountabilities

• Planning, preparing and delivering high quality English language teaching that meets the needs of different customer groups taking into account individual learning styles.
• Monitoring progress and provide regular feedback to help manage students’ performance throughout the course, and actively promote learner autonomy.
• Contributing to the development, evaluation, and improvement of English language courses, materials and related services.
• Ensuring teaching meets the standards expected in Teaching and Learning Reviews, the annual Academic Quality Plans and organisational expectations.
• Using technology during lessons when required.
• Finishing administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Contributing to the development of lasting, mutually beneficial relationships by enhancing students’ understanding of the contemporary UK.
• Assisting in covering classes for colleagues.
• Actively engaging in professional development and performance management to ensure quality and high standards in teaching and learning and maintain British Council’s position at the forefront of best ELT practices.
• Supporting local marketing and promotional strategy and assist the teaching centre team in delivering excellent customer service.
• Ensuring safeguarding and other guidelines are applied and upheld in line with standards and policy for the following areas:
• Child protection
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Health and safety

Qualification
(Essentials)

• Cambridge CELTA/Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent
• Undergraduate/University degree

(Desirables)

• Cambridge DELTA/Trinity Diploma or equivalent
• PGCE/B.Ed in Primary or relevant subject
• TYLEC or CELTYL
• MA (TESOL or other related subject)

Role Specific Knowledge & Experience
(Essentials)

• A minimum of 2 years post-certificate i.e. CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL experience gained from teaching a variety of age groups and levels from young learners through to adults.
• You should have experience in teaching two or more of the following age groups:
• Young learners aged 8 to 12 (600+ hours)
• Young learners aged 13 to 17 (600+hours)
• Adults aged 18+ (600+ hours)

(Desirable)

• Experience teaching myClass, IELTS, Business English, and Primary +