Teacher of English - Part-time Teacher

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Role purpose:
We are seeking a dedicated professional to champion high-quality teaching and foster effective learning of English. This role plays a vital part in supporting the broader objectives of the British Council, contributing to its cultural relations mission and strengthening global connections through language education. If you are passionate about education and cultural exchange, this is your chance to be part of something truly transformative.

Role Accountabilities:

This role supports the British Council’s global English strategy by delivering high-quality teaching and engaging in ongoing professional development. Teachers plan and deliver tailored lessons, monitor progress, provide feedback, and build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. They also handle administrative tasks and support centre activities and marketing efforts.

Active participation in performance management and commitment to safeguarding, including child protection and inclusion, are essential—especially when working with young learners. Teachers also help students connect with UK culture and values.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essentials 

• University degree.
• Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification from Trinity College of London.
• Proficiency in English equivalent to a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C2 level.
• 1-year post-certificate i.e. CELTA or Trinity cert TESOL experience 
• 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)

Desirables

• Extension qualifications: Current recognised extension qualifications are: NILE Teaching English in Pre-Primary Education TYLEC – Trinity Young Learners Extension Certificate
• Recognised diploma in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) i.e. Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (DELTA).
• A PGCE or B.Ed in Primary or a relevant secondary subject is highly desirable. 
• Experience in teaching relevant age groups specific to the centre:
  • Early Years aged 2 to 5 (Desirable)
  • Adults General English 18+ (Desirable)

Important information:

• Contract type: Indefinite
• Salary details: 8390.76 euros to 13,983.84 euros gross per month depending on total number of teaching hours and qualifications.
• Working location: Barcelona; however, Teachers may be expected to work in more than one location, e.g. British Council centre and a partner institution.
  Increasingly our young learner teaching takes place in schools, so travel is often required. Corporate classes usually take place online or off our premises.  
• Teaching hour: Approximately 12 teaching hours a week. Mainly Young Learners with some Adults classes possible.
  Most Young Learners teaching takes place on weekday evenings (from 17.30-19h), some lunchtimes from 13 to 15h and early afternoons (from 15-17h) evenings from 19.00 -20.30 (Secondary and adults) and on Saturdays (Primary or Adults only). There are some Adults classes in the mornings.
• Right to work: Applicants must be EU nationals or have the right to work in Spain.

Closing date: 10 June 2025

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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