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Why teach at the British Council – Natalia's Story
& Purpose
We are seeking a passionate and committed Core Teacher of English to join our well-established Teaching Centre in Prague and deliver high-quality, engaging learning experiences that inspire students to succeed. In this role, you will provide learners with a rewarding and stimulating English language journey, ensuring excellent standards of teaching and fostering effective learning in line with the British Council’s global English strategy and cultural relations mission.
Our centre delivers approximately 13,000 teaching hours each year across Young Learners, adult classes and an expanding corporate portfolio, operating within a competitive market where innovation and quality are key, particularly as we continue to grow our Young Learner provision while sustaining adult enrolments.
You will be part of a supportive academic management structure comprising a Senior Teacher and Coordinators, reporting to one of these roles, and collaborating closely with colleagues across our regional network in Poland, Greece, Slovakia and Hungary. As a Core Teacher, you will play an integral part in upholding the British Council’s reputation as a global authority in English Language Teaching by delivering consistently high standards in the classroom, engaging in continuous professional development, and actively contributing to the sharing of best practice.
You will be expected to participate fully in our established CPD programme, bringing a proactive and reflective approach to your own development while supporting colleagues and contributing to a culture of excellence and collaboration. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who is motivated by making a meaningful impact on learners and who thrives in a dynamic, internationally connected teaching environment.
Role Accountabilities
In this role, you will plan, prepare and teach engaging lessons tailored to different learning styles and individual needs, ensuring that all teaching meets the British Council Global Teaching Standards as well as organisational and learner expectations. You will closely monitor student progress, providing regular and constructive feedback to support performance and encourage learner autonomy, while maintaining a strong focus on continuous improvement through active participation in professional development and performance management processes. Your commitment to excellence will help ensure that teaching standards remain at the forefront of English Language Teaching practice.
Beyond the classroom, you will play an active role in the wider activities of the Teaching Centre, supporting its plans and contributing to the ongoing development, evaluation and enhancement of courses, materials and services. You will collaborate with colleagues as part of a dynamic teaching team, attend staff meetings and contribute ideas to improve the student experience. You will also support local marketing and promotional initiatives and help deliver outstanding customer service by communicating effectively with students and sharing relevant information.
Maintaining high professional standards, you will complete all required administrative tasks accurately and on time, while consistently demonstrating the British Council’s values and behaviours in your work. Building and maintaining positive relationships with both customers and colleagues and acting as an ambassador for the British Council’s cultural relations is are a mission themselves.
You will ensure full compliance with safeguarding, data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion, special educational needs and disability, and health and safety policies, applying these consistently in your daily work. A strong commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion will be essential, as you incorporate inclusive practices into lesson planning, delivery and professional interactions, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all learners and colleagues.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Desirable
Important Information
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 Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We uniquely combine the UK’s deep expertise in arts and culture, education and the English language, our global presence and relationships in over 100 countries, our unparalleled access to young people and influencers and our creative sparkle.
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.
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