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    Teacher of English - Ottawa, Canada - British Council

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    Part time
    Description

    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 promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English.
  • To support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission.
  • About British Council -

    British Council Spain operates a network of teaching centres throughout the country, delivering English teaching to some 30,000 students every year. In addition to teaching students directly, we operate the British Council's only school, in Madrid, a sizeable exams operation, we offer support in English language learning around the country, and we run strong programmes in arts and education and society.

    The majority of our teaching centre students are young learners – either early years, primary or secondary – with a sizeable number of adults.

    Main Accountabilities:

  • Plan, prepare and deliver high quality English language teaching that meets the needs of different customer groups taking into account individual learning styles. Ensure that lesson materials are tailored appropriately to the needs of particular groups and individuals.
  • Monitor and assess progress and provide regular feedback – both written and face to face – to help manage students' performance throughout the course, and actively promote learner autonomy, using the setting and correction of homework for that purpose. Meet individually with parents and students as part of the student's learning process.
  • Complete teaching related administrative tasks (such as prompt completion of class registers, record of classwork, break duties or level testing) to specified standards.
  • Contribute to the development of lasting, mutually beneficial relationships by enhancing students' understanding of contemporary UK
  • Ensure safeguarding and guidelines are applied and upheld in line with standards and policy for the following areas: Child protection. Ensure all YL students are safe, secure and looked after while they are in our care. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Health and safety
  • Requirement of the role-

  • Part-time position for a maximum of 15 hours a week. Mainly YL with some adult classes possible.
  • Most YL teaching takes place on weekday evenings (from h), some afternoons (from 15-17h) evenings from Secondary and adults) and on Saturdays (Primary/adults only). There are some adult classes in the mornings.
  • Increasingly our young learner teaching takes place in schools, so travel is often required. Corporate classes usually take place online or off our premises.
  • Teachers may be expected to work in more than one location, e.g. British Council centre and a partner institution.
  • Qualification

    Essentials

  • Undergraduate or University degree
  • Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL (or equivalent)
  • Desirable

  • Recognised Diploma in English as a foreign language e.g. DELTA or Trinity Diploma
  • A PGCE or B.Ed in primary or a relevant secondary subject is highly desirable.
  • Work Experience

    Essential

  • 1 year post-certificate i.e. CELTA or Trinity cert TESOL experience (or equivalent)
  • Experience in teaching relevant age groups specific to the centre Early Years aged 2 to 5 (Desirable) Primary aged 6 to 10 (Essential) Lower Secondary aged 11 to 14 (Essential) Upper Secondary aged 15 to 17 (Essential) Adults General English 18+ (Desirable)
  • Salary & Benefits

  • Salary - 12,549.84 euros a year a month) based on 15 hours a week. Please note final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.
  • 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 Hours : Part Time (approximately 12-15 teaching hours a week)
  • Contract Type: Indefinite
  • Start Date- October 2024
  • Nationality requirements: Applicants must be EU nationals or have the right to work in Spain
  • Closing Date and Time – 31 May :59 PM IST)

    A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

    Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement


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