Teacher of English TSP (12hrs) (48204)

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Role Purpose

To provide learners with a rewarding and stimulating English language learning experience. To promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English. To support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission

Main Accountabilities:

Teaching

Plan, prepare and deliver high quality English language teaching that meets the needs of different customer groups taking into account individual learning needs and modes of learning.
Ensure teaching meets British Council Global Teaching Standards, as well as organisational and learner expectations.
Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to help manage students’ performance throughout their learning, and actively promote learner autonomy and progress.
Actively engage in professional development and performance management to ensure quality and high standards in teaching and learning and maintain British Council’s position at the forefront of best ELT practices.

Teaching Centre Activities

Support teaching centre’s activities and British Council plans.
Attend staff meetings and otherwise contribute to the development, evaluation, and improvement of English language courses, materials and related services, in order to meet students’ needs by actively working as a member of the teaching team.
Support local marketing and promotional strategy and assist the teaching centre team in delivering excellent customer service through dissemination of information and communications with students.
Complete teaching related administrative tasks to specified standards and uphold professional responsibilities and values. Ensure British Council’s values and behaviours are reflected in their work.

Customers and Stakeholders

Maintain good relationships with customers and colleagues.
Ensure customers are aware of British Council’s cultural relations role and help develop opportunity for students to gain some understanding of the UK and its values and to participate in inter-cultural interactions either in class or as out of class activity.

Compliance

Ensure guidelines and policies are applied and upheld in relation to Safeguarding, Data Protection, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability, Health and Safety.

About You (essential requirements for the role):

As appropriate within Global British Council Teaching Standards at FOUNDATION stage
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 Uphold professional responsibilities and values
Post-certificate i.e. CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL experience.
High proficiency in English i.e. CEFR level of C2/ IELTS Band 8+ in each of 4 sections of the academic module.
You will be required to join the British Council Teacher Support Programme (TSP)
University degree or equivalent
Cambridge CELTA/Trinity Certificate TESOL (TEFLi) or equivalent

Desirable requirements for the role

Recognised diploma in EFL e.g. DELTA/ Trinity Diploma (TEFLq) Specialism where appropriate e.g. YL qualification: TYLEC (or equivalent), PGCE/BEd in Primary or relevant subject.

Further Information 

Role:  Teacher of English TSP (12hrs) (48204)
Number of positions: 4
Location:  Amman, Jordan
Contract type: 1 year Fixed term local contract as per local labour law. 
Closing date:  18th March 2026 (23:59 Gulf Standard Time)
Gross monthly salary:  700 JOD
Other:  This role is open to candidates who have the legal right to work and are located/based in Jordan.   

*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

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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