Hourly Paid Teacher of English

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Date: 18 Feb 2026

Location: Amman, Middle East and North Africa, JO

Company: British Council

 

 

Why join us?

 

Why teach at the British Council – Ayat’s Story

 

Role Purpose

 

  • Teach high quality lessons
  • To promote and ensure quality and effective teaching and learning of English at the Teaching Centre
  • To support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission.

 

 

Main Accountabilities:

 

 

Support British Council’s global English strategy by:

 

  • Delivering teaching to the highest standards of ELT
  • Enhancing British Council’s reputation as a world authority in ELT
  • Continuing professional development and sharing of best practices

 

 

About You (essential requirements for the role):

 

 

  • High proficiency in English i.e., full mastery of English across all 4 skills equivalent to user (CEFR C2) IELTS Band 8/9 in each of 4 sections of the academic module
  • University Degree :Cambridge CELTA/Trinity Cert TESOL (global minimum standard)
  • A minimum of 2 years post-certificate i.e. CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL experience gained from teaching a variety of age groups and levels from young learners through to adults. You should have experience in teaching two or more of the following age groups:
    • Young learners aged 8 to 12 (600+ hours)
    • Young learners aged 13 to 17 (600+hours)
    • Adults aged 18+ (600+ hours)
  • Teaching skills (all at level 1):
    • Demonstrate Subject Knowledge
    • Engage And Motivate Learners
    • Create A Positive and Inclusive Learning Environment
    • Plan And Deliver Coherent Lessons
    • Make Use Of Assessment And Feedback
    • Manage Teaching And Learning Resources
  • Working with Children
    • Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children
    • Effective communication and engagement with children and their families
    • Knowledge and understanding of child development and its impact on learning and behavior
    • Knowledge and understanding of positive disciplinary methods

 

 

Desirables:

 

 

  • Cambridge DELTA/Trinity Diploma or equivalent
  • PGCE/B.Ed in Primary or relevant subject TYLEC or CELTYL
  • MA (TESOL or other related subject
  • Some experience of teaching:
    • Young learners aged 8 to 10
    • Young learners aged 11 to 13
    • Young learners aged 14 to 17
    • Adults General English

 

(or willingness to acquire experience under supervision as soon as possible)

 

Further Information

 

 

  • Role:  Hourly Paid Teacher of English(47974)
  • Number of positions: 2
  • Pay Band: Hourly paid Teacher
  • Location:  Amman, Jordan
  • Contract type: NPW, 12 months contract
  • Closing date:  10th March 2026 (23:59 Gulf Standard Time)
  • Other:  The role is open to candidates who have legal right to work and located and based in Jordan at the time of application.

 

  • *Please note that all applications should be submitted only in English.
  • *It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.