We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
What's it like to work at the British Council as a Teacher?
Teacher's Success Story
Role Purpose
- To deliver and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English.
- To support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission
Accountabilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality English language lessons which meet the needs of different customer groups, taking into account individual learning styles – up to the number of contracted teaching hours
- Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to help manage students’ performance throughout the course, and actively promote learner autonomy and a sense of progress
- Contribute to the development, evaluation, and improvement of English language courses, materials, and related services, to meet students’ needs by actively working as a member of the teaching team
- Complete teaching-related administrative tasks to specified standards
- Actively engage in professional development and performance management to ensure quality and high standards in teaching and learning, and maintain the British Council’s position at the forefront of best ELT practices
- Contribute to the development of lasting, mutually beneficial relationships by enhancing students’ understanding of contemporary UK
- Assist the teaching center team in delivering excellent customer service and upholding British Council Values and Behaviours
- Ensure safeguarding and guidelines are applied and upheld in line with standards and policy for the following areas:
- Child protection
- Equal Opportunity and Diversity
- Health and safety
Qualifications
Essentials
- Cambridge CELTA/ Trinity Cert TESOL
- Undergraduate/University degree
Desirables
- Recognised Young Learner certificate (CELTYL, TYLEC)
- PGCE in Primary / Secondary or equivalent
- Recognised diploma in EFL i.e. DELTA/Trinity Dip TESOL
Language Requirements
- High proficiency in English i.e. full mastery of English across all 4 skills equivalent to user (CEFR C2) IELTS Band 8/9 in each of 4 sections of the academic module
Work Experience
- 2 years full-time post certificate i.e. CELTA/Trinity certTESOL – with experience gained from teaching a variety of age groups and levels from young learners through to adults.
- Note a minimum of 1200+ hours experience should have been gained from teaching two or more of the following age groups:
- Young learners aged 5 to 7
- Young learners aged 8 to 12
- Young learners aged 13 to 17
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: You will be paid at a salary that corresponds to your teaching qualification and experience post qualification as stated below;
- JPY 262,500 for teachers with a CELTA or equivalent
- JPY 277,500 for teachers with a DELTA or equivalent
- Start date: August 2024
- Teaching Hours: The contract is for 30 hours of work a week, with up to 18 hours per week of teaching
- Work Schedule: Teachers appointed to this position will be required to work on both Saturdays and Sundays. They may be primarily based in one Teaching Centre but may be required to work at other locations based on operational needs.
Additional information
- Local restriction on employment: Candidates must be eligible to apply for the right to work in Japan. Once offered employment, a Certificate of Eligibility and working visa must be applied for and secured before the candidate can commence work. Should the application be refused for any reason the offer of employment will be withdrawn
Closing Date and Time: 12th May 2024 23.59 (India Standard Time)
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.
We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.
Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.
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