Teacher of English (Part Time)
Teacher of English (Part Time)
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We support peace and prosperity by building connections understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education arts culture language and creativity.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories we are on the ground in the more than 100 countries.
We connect. We inspire.
Whats it like to work at the British Council as a Teacher
Job Overview
British Councils English Language Centre in Paris was opened in 1998. We offer a wide range of Young Learner classes to 4000 learners aged between 3 and 17 during the Academic Year and to another 2000 during the holiday courses. The adult program began in 2007 and now offers the flexibility of MyClass a system in which adults book lessons individually as preference. A parttime teacher will be expected to be available to teach a range of ages and courses at any of the British Councils delivery locations and will work with a large and highly successful team of teachers and academic staff.
Role Purpose:
English language teachers in the ledeFrance region are committed to delivering highquality instruction ensuring effective learning tailored to diverse customer needs and individual styles. They provide regular feedback foster learner autonomy and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of courses and materials in collaboration with their teaching team. Beyond classroom teaching they fulfill administrative duties to maintain educational standards and support the broader mission of the British Council promoting cultural relations through language education.
Accountabilities
In the ledeFrance region English language teachers are responsible for planning preparing and delivering 6 to 12 hours of highquality instruction per week tailored to the needs of diverse customer groups and individual learning styles. They continuously monitor students progress provide regular feedback to support performance management and encourage learner autonomy. Additionally they contribute to the development evaluation and enhancement of courses materials and related services by collaborating with the teaching team to better meet students needs. Alongside their instructional duties teachers also complete administrative tasks to specified standards ensuring the smooth operation of the educational process.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Certificate TESOL.
- Experience in teaching relevant age groups specific to the centre (Any two):
- Early Years aged 2 to 5 (400)
- Primary aged 6 to 10 (400 hours)
- Lower Secondary aged 11 to 14 (800 hours)
- Upper Secondary aged 15 to 17 (800 hours)
- Adults General English 18 (800 hours)
- Cambridge suite and IELTS exam preparation courses
Desirables
- Specific Young Learner (YL) extension course e.g. Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners (CELTYL) orTeaching Young Learners Extension Certificate (TYLEC) or Norwich Institute for Language Education (NILE) etc.
- Either a recognised diploma in English as a foreign language e.g. DELTA or
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education or Bachelor of Education in primary secondary or any relevant subject
Important Information:
- Salary:543 965 Euro per month for 12 months (Depending on hours offered qualification and work experience)
- Guaranteed hours with competitive rates of pay including paid preparation time (31 hours of paid training time)
- Continuing professional development with an extensive INSETT programme and additional support for new starters with less experience. Internal and External courses available to develop your career.
- External training is funded by the Teaching Center for suitable trainees.
- Meals and transport are subsidized on working days.
- 35 days paid leave and allowance for privileged days
- The opportunity to be part of a global organization with teaching centers in nearly 50 countries worldwide and events and programs in many more.
- Interview Mode: Face to Face at Paris teaching centre in midJune (dates will be shared)
- Start date: September 2025
- Teaching hours/week:6 hours per week (for 30 weeks of the Academic Year)
- Duration:Permanenton completion of the probationary period.
- Working day:Saturday ONLY (opportunity for more hours)
- Right to Work/Passport Requirement:Applicants must be eligible to work in France. The British Council will notbe able to assist nonEU nationals to obtain a work permit for France
Closing date & time: Monday 2 June 2025 (23:59 Indian Standard Time)
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to equality diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
Safeguarding Statement
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 in line with legal requirements and with the British Councils Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
