Teacher of English - Part Time

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?

Role Purpose :

To teach (very) young learners between the ages of 4 and 17 to British Council standards and take an active part in all British Council initiatives and professional learning and development.

The British Council delivers unique, holistic courses to young learners and you will deliver courses that incorporate :

a four-skill approach (reading, writing, listening and speaking) leading to increased confidence and better communication in English

whole child development with a focus on developing life skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, digital literacy, collaboration and communication, citizenship, creativity and imagination, and leadership and personal development

a sense of progress achieved through tangible lesson aims, regular feedback and clear assessment

evidence of learning through magazines and supplementary material designed by our English language experts

Overview :

There are two teaching centres in Kolonaki and Kifissia. Currently there are around 1,700 students per academic year. All sites are equipped with IWBs / Smart boards and teaching takes place almost exclusively between 1600 2200 Mon Fri and 0830 1730 on Saturdays .

Classes on the whole are in-person with online events at various times throughout the academic year.

Main Accountabilities :

to plan, prepare and deliver 3 to 5-hour young learner lessons on agreed days / times including Saturdays

to monitor, give feedback to encourage student autonomy and counsel students where required

to contribute to the evaluation, development and improvement of course materials and related services in order to meet students’ needs

to deliver courses to agreed timetables, plan and manage courses purposefully and in accordance with syllabus and learning aims

to complete related administrative tasks such as student registers and parent communications

to provide teaching-cover as required for absent colleagues

Qualification : Essentials

Essentials

Undergraduate and or University degree

Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Certificate TESOL

Desirable

CELTA YL Extension or TYLEC or DELTA

Work Experience

Essential

A minimum of 2-year post-certificate i.e. CELTA or Trinity cert TESOL experience gained from teaching a variety of age groups and levels from young learners through to adults.

Salary & Benefits

Salary : Competitive hourly teaching rate, depending upon experience and qualifications

Leaves : There are two weeks at Christmas & Easter plus public holidays

An inclusive and engaging work environment encouraging cross-team collaboration and building connections with colleagues from different disciplines around the world.

A learning environment with plenty of opportunities to develop skills and knowledge.

Experience of working in an international organisation which includes good work life balance and flexible working hours.

Additional Information

Contract Type : Fixed Term Contract for 10 months (September 2024-June 2025) with option of renewal

Working Hours : Part time 5-16 hours / week

Right to Work : We are only able to accept applications from individuals who have the right to live & work in Greece.

Closing Date and Time 30 June 2024 (23 : 59 PM IST)

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