We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 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 more than 100 countries.
We connect. We inspire.
What's it like to work at the British Council as a Teacher?
/Purpose:
We are looking for an inspiring Teacher of English to join the British Council and contribute to our global English strategy. In this role, you will deliver high‑quality English language teaching that reflects the highest standards of ELT while strengthening the British Council’s reputation as a world leader in English education. You will play an active part in your own professional development and contribute to the sharing of best practices within the teaching community.
The purpose of this role is to provide learners with an engaging and rewarding experience that supports effective learning and real progress. You will be committed to promoting excellence in teaching, ensuring a supportive and stimulating environment for learners, and contributing to the broader aims of the British Council and its cultural relations mission.
If you are passionate about teaching, dedicated to continuous improvement, and motivated by the opportunity to make a global impact, we would love to hear from you.
Role Accountabilities:
We are seeking an outstanding Teacher of English who is committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences and contributing to the success of our teaching centre. In this role, you will plan, prepare, and deliver effective English language teaching that responds to the diverse needs of learners and reflects different modes of learning. Your teaching will align with British Council Global Teaching Standards and will uphold the expectations of both the organisation and our students. You will monitor learner progress closely, provide timely and constructive feedback, and encourage learner autonomy while supporting continuous development and achievement.
A key part of the role involves engaging in ongoing professional development and performance management to ensure that teaching quality remains consistently high. This commitment helps maintain the British Council’s position at the forefront of ELT best practice. You will play an active role within the teaching centre by supporting its wider activities and contributing to the planning, evaluation, and enhancement of courses, materials, and services. Participation in staff meetings and collaborative work with colleagues will be essential to ensure that student needs are met effectively. You will also support local marketing and promotional efforts, contribute to excellent customer service, communicate clearly with students, and complete all teaching-related administrative tasks to the required standard while demonstrating British Council values in your daily work.
Building strong relationships with students and colleagues will be central to your success. You will help learners understand the British Council’s cultural relations role and create opportunities for them to engage with aspects of UK culture, both within and beyond the classroom. This role also requires a strong commitment to compliance, ensuring that all safeguarding, data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion, special educational needs, disability, and health and safety policies are consistently upheld.
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Important Information:
Closing date – Thursday 11th June 2026.
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.
For more information, please visit: http://www.britishcouncil.org
