Instructor of English

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Date: 10 Jun 2025

Location: Bangkok, East Asia, TH

Company: British Council

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 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 the more than 100 countries. 

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What's it like to work at the British Council as a Teacher?
 
 
 
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 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
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Important Information
  • Number of positions: 4
  • Employment Type: Indefinite Contract
  • Location: Bangkok, Thailand
  • Salary & Benefit:
    • Gross Monthly Salary: THB 56,126 to THB 66,822 (salary scale depending on qualification and experience)
    • Comprehensive Health Coverage
    • Professional Development and Career Advancement opportunities
    • Work permit and visa sponsored by British Council
    • Mobility package offered to candidates recruited from outside of Thailand (i.e. a single economy-class flight into Thailand, 2 weeks paid accommodation upon arrival, accountable Baggage Allowance up to GBP 1,200 for unaccompanied employee and up to GBP 2,000 for employee accompanied by family members)
  • 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: This posting may require travel within or around Chiang Mai or to Bangkok and elsewhere in Thailand to locations other than their designated place(s) of work. The British Council will provide the postholder with support in such instances.
  • Weekend Working: The post requires working on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am.
  • Working Hours: Teaching centres operate from 8:00am to 9:45pm up to seven days per week, and partner school operations typically run 7:30am to 3:30pm, 5 days a week.
  • Closing Date: 24th 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

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