HP Instructor of English

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Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to promote and ensure the delivery of high-quality English language teaching and effective learning experiences for all students. It also supports the broader objectives of the British Council by contributing to its mission of fostering cultural relations and mutual understanding between the UK and other countries.

Accountabilties

The British Council is seeking a passionate and dedicated Hourly Paid Instructor of English to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons tailored to diverse learner needs. The role involves planning and teaching English classes, monitoring student progress, providing feedback, and fostering learner independence. Instructors will also contribute to course development, complete administrative tasks, and participate in professional development. The position supports marketing efforts, ensures excellent customer service, and upholds British Council standards in safeguarding, equality, and compliance. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while promoting cultural understanding and educational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience
Essentials 

• Recognised Certificate in EFL i.e. CELTA/Trinity CertTESOL (or equivalent)
• University Degree or equivalent 
• 2 years full-time post Certificate (i.e. CELTA/Trinity Cert TESOL) experience gained from teaching a variety of age groups and levels, i.e. young learners and adults (we will, however, consider strong applications from candidates who do not meet the two years post-cert requirement):
• Note a minimum of 1200+ hours experience should have been gained from teaching two or more of the following age groups: 

  • Young learners aged 4 to 7
  • Young learners aged 8 to 12
  • Young learners aged 13 to 17
  • Adults aged 17 +

Desirables

• A DELTA, DipTESOL, or other TEFL Q qualification
• Relevant Master’s Degree, or PGCE
• Young learner ELT qualification (e.g. CELTYL, TYLEC)
• Very Young Learner ELT qualification (e.g. NILE Teaching English is Pre-Primary Education)
• SEN qualification
• Working in a mainstream school in Thailand, teaching centre in Thailand, or similar context
• Working with large monolingual groups
• Working with SEN learners
   

Important Information

• Number of positions: 5
• Employment Type: Indefinite Contract
• Location: Bangkok, Thailand
• Salary & Benefit:
  • THB 946.50 per taught hour, THB 631 per admin hour, THB 315.50 per untaught cover hour
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage
  • Professional Development and Career Advancement opportunities
  • Work permit and visa 
• Language Requirement: 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.
• Domestic/International Travel: The post may require the employee to travel to places of business outside of teaching centres and partner schools in Bangkok. The British Council will provide support in these instances.
• Weekend Working: The post requires working on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am.
• Termly Commitment: The post requires hourly paid instructors to commit to delivering a full semester.
• Working Hours: For staff based at partner schools or universities, working hours will tend to follow institutional timetables (with classes in Thailand usually being scheduled between 7:30am and 3:30pm, Monday to Friday), but there may also be a requirement to carry out after-school work, for example when supporting or delivering an extracurricular offer, Working hours in teaching centres range between 8:00am-9:45pm, seven days a week.
• Closing Date: 19th June 2025 at 23:59 Thailand Time (GMT +8)

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Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement

The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment.  We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability.  All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org

Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.