Hourly Paid Teacher of English at British Council

, , United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

English Teaching, Lesson Planning, Student Progress Monitoring, Feedback Provision, Collaboration, Professional Development, Cultural Understanding, Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Diversity and Inclusion, Young Learner Teaching, Adult Education, Communication Skills, Engagement Strategies, Course Improvement, Customer Experience

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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. Why join us? Why teach at the British Council - Ayat's Story Role Purpose In this role, you'll ensure high-quality English teaching and impactful learning experiences that inspire and engage learners. You'll also contribute to the British Council's broader mission of building cultural connections and promoting mutual understanding through education. Main Accountabilities: Teaching Delivery Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons tailored to diverse learner needs and styles. Monitor student progress, provide regular feedback, and encourage learner autonomy to support individual growth throughout the course. Team Contribution & Development Collaborate with colleagues to improve courses, materials, and services. Complete teaching-related admin tasks to standard, engage in ongoing professional development, and contribute to maintaining the British Council's reputation for excellence in ELT. Customer Experience & Safeguarding Enhance students' understanding of contemporary UK culture and support marketing efforts to deliver a positive customer experience. Uphold safeguarding, EDI, and health and safety standards to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for all. Qualifications & Experience Essentials: Full Mastery of English across 4 skills, equivalent to CEFR C2 (IELTS Academic Paper Band 8/9 in each of the 4 sections). Undergraduate Degree. Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Certificate TESOL, or equivalent as recognised by the British Council. 2 years post-certificate i.e. CELTA or Trinity cert TESOL experience Experience in teaching relevant age groups: 1. Adults General English 18+ (800+ hours) And one or more of the following 1. Young learners aged 6 to 10 (400+ hours) 2. Young learners aged 11 to 13 (400+ hours) 3. Young learners aged 14 to 17 (400+ hours) Desirables: Recognised YL teaching qualification, e.g. TYLEC or YL extension to CELTA Important Information Number of positions: 6 Location: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah Pay Band: Hourly Paid Teacher Job type: Hourly Paid Deadline to receive applications: 3 December 2025 This role is only open for the candidates who have the legal right to live and work in the job location. 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 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

Responsibilities

The role involves delivering high-quality English lessons tailored to diverse learner needs and monitoring student progress. Additionally, the teacher will collaborate with colleagues to enhance courses and maintain the British Council's reputation for excellence in English Language Teaching.