Newly Qualified Teacher

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What's it like to work at the British Council as a Teacher?

         Teacher's Success Story

Job Overview

The Teacher Support Programme (TSP) is the British Council Egypt’s well-established training and mentoring programme for newly qualified teachers. The TSP includes regular input, peer observations, and observations and lesson planning support from an experienced, trained mentor, and the teachers’ have reduced teaching hours for the duration of the TSP. Input and observations are organised around different teaching skills and the programme works to build teachers’ skills, confidence and independence. It is a fast-track professional development programme, with many teachers going on to doing a teaching Diploma soon after completing the TSP and there are now many TSP graduates in management positions around the British Council network

Role Purpose 

The role involves planning and delivering high-quality English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching to a diverse group of learners using various methods and channels. Additionally, it requires active participation in the Teacher Support Programme, which includes mentoring from Delta-qualified Teacher Mentors and attending INSETTs to enhance professional development.

This comprehensive approach ensures effective teaching and continuous improvement in instructional techniques.. 

Role Accountabilities: 

Teachers deliver high-quality English instruction, starting with 20 hours per week in the first year, increasing to 25 hours after completing the Teacher Support Programme (TSP). They monitor student progress, provide feedback, and tailor lessons to individual learning styles. Additionally, they contribute to course development, complete administrative tasks, and engage in professional growth to maintain high teaching standards.

Collaboration with the teaching team ensures continuous improvement in course materials and methodologies. Teachers undergo structured training in the initial months to refine their skills and uphold best practices in English Language Teaching (ELT). Their role includes safeguarding responsibilities, adhering to guidelines on child protection, diversity, anti-bribery, and health and safety standards to create a secure and ethical learning environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (any discipline)
• Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Certificate TESOL. 
• Post-certificate, i.e., CELTA or Trinity Certificate TESOL experience 

Important Information 

•  Salary: 18,600.00 EGP (Gross) - As per applicable laws, the British Council will deduct contributions from your EGP monthly salary at rates determined by the National Social Insurance Authority.
• Start date: 4th August 2025
• Annual leave allowance: 35 days per year of paid leave, plus a minimum 14 public holidays
• Medical Insurance: You and your family will be covered with the Council’s Group Medical Insurance offering comprehensive coverage. 
• Contract duration:  2 years 
• Renewable period: 1 year
• Contracted working hours: 37.5 per week.
• Right to work in the country - This opportunity is open to Egyptian nationals only. Work permits can only be obtained via the British Council for Egyptian passport holders.
• Closing date and time - Wednesday 11 June 2025 (23:59 Indian Standard Time)

Please note: Providing a supporting statement in your application is a mandatory step, and the information provided will form a part of the shortlisting selection criteria.

All the appointable candidates are required to go through the Pre-Appointment Screening (background verification) process, which must be completed before onboarding can begin. This process may take between 4 – 6 weeks, depending on the applicable package. Once the screening is complete, the onboarding team will require approximately 2 weeks to prepare the necessary paperwork and letter of appointment

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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