Higher Teacher

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.

Role Purpose

• To promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English
• To support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission
• To assist with the development of the Adults/YL course offer and/or training provision
  
  

Main Accountabilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver up to 20 hours per week of high quality English language teaching that meets the needs of different customer groups, taking into account individual learning styles. Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to help manage students’ performance throughout the course, and actively promote learner autonomy.
• Complete teaching related administrative tasks to specified standards
• Line manage up to 4 teachers to corporate standards
• Support the delivery of teaching by dealing with enquiries, parents’ meetings, teacher issues, overseeing young learner assistants and emergency standby as necessary in order to meet customer needs and enable the Teaching Centre to meet targets.
• Contribute to the development, evaluation, and improvement of English language services, in order to meet students’ needs by actively working as a member of the teaching team
• Plan and deliver training and induction sessions in line with centre needs.
• Actively engage 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
• Contribute to the development of lasting, mutually beneficial relationships by enhancing students’ understanding of contemporary UK
• Support local marketing and promotional strategy, and assist the teaching centre team in delivering excellent customer service
• Ensure guidelines are applied and upheld in line with standards and policy for the following areas:
• Child protection and safeguarding
• Equal Opportunity and Diversity
• Health and safety
  
  

About You (essential Requirements For The Role)

• 2 years post-certificate i.e. CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL experience
• or should have completed one year of a recognised Teacher Support Programme.
• Cambridge CELTA or equivalent TEFL-I qualification
• Undergraduate Degree
• Cambridge DELTA Module (At least M2 completed) or equivalent TEFL-Q qualification
• Proficiency in English: CEFR level C2
  
  

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of line management.
• Experience of moderating online forums or delivering INSETTs.
• Desirable: Specialist qualification demonstrating specialisation, e.g. YL extension or equivalent /PGCE primary or secondary.
  
  

Further Information

• Number of positions: 1
• Location: Egypt – Heliopolis
• Job type: Full time
• Contract type: FTC
• Deadline to receive applications: 28th of February 2024
  
  

Benefits and allowances for the candidates who are non Egyptians and not currently residing in Egypt:

• Housing Allowance
• Settling in Allowance
• GBP Supplement
  
  

Please note that all applications should be submitted in English only.

It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment

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 [email protected]

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.