Full-time Teacher of English
Date: 7 Apr 2026
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, East Asia, VN
Company: British Council
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What's it like to work at the British Council as a Teacher?
Role Overview /Purpose:
The British Council in Vietnam delivers high‑quality English language teaching to a wide range of learners in diverse contexts. We currently offer face‑to‑face Adult and Young Learner courses at our teaching centres in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as teaching in partner schools where we deliver the school’s own English language syllabus. Our work in schools extends to other provinces, with plans to expand further through new initiatives.
Most of our teaching is to Young Learners aged between 3 and 17 years old, and your experience and availability will influence the setting in which you are assigned. Teaching hours vary depending on assignments and will be confirmed during the onboarding stage.
As a Teacher of English, you will provide learners with a rewarding and stimulating English language learning experience. You will promote and ensure high‑quality teaching and effective learning of English while supporting the wider aims of the British Council and its cultural relations mission.
Role Accountabilities:
In this role, you will deliver high‑quality English language learning experiences across a range of delivery modes, including teaching centres and wider teaching activity. You will place student experience and customer satisfaction at the centre of your work, ensuring that learners receive engaging, effective and well‑supported learning opportunities.
You will plan, prepare and deliver teaching that meets the needs of different customer groups, taking into account individual learning needs and varied modes of learning. All teaching will align with British Council Global Teaching Standards, as well as organisational and learner expectations. You will monitor learner progress closely and provide regular, constructive feedback to support achievement, independence and learner autonomy.
Beyond the classroom, you will contribute actively to collaborative teaching practices, course development and the continuous enhancement of our English language services. You will participate fully in teaching centre activities and wider teaching delivery operations, attend relevant staff meetings and engage with the teaching community and its activities.
You will support the development, evaluation and improvement of courses, materials and related services by working closely with colleagues as part of a wider teaching team. You will also support local marketing and promotional activities and assist teaching centre teams in delivering excellent customer service through clear communication and effective dissemination of information to students.
As part of your role, you will complete teaching‑related administrative tasks to required standards and uphold professional responsibilities, values and behaviours. You will take ownership of your professional development through ongoing learning and performance engagement, maintaining high standards while working both independently and collaboratively, and helping to ensure the British Council remains at the forefront of best practice in English Language Teaching.
You will maintain positive and professional relationships with students, customers, colleagues and partners, and contribute to productive engagement with external stakeholders. You will support the British Council’s cultural relations role by helping learners develop an understanding of the UK and its values, and by encouraging intercultural interaction both in and beyond the classroom.
You will ensure that all relevant guidelines and policies are applied and upheld, including those relating to safeguarding, data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion, special educational needs and disability, and health and safety.
Qualifications & Experience
Essentials
- University degree or equivalent.
- For Vietnamese nationals only: A BA or equivalent/ higher in English language pedagogy or A BA or equivalent/ higher in English language combined with a certificate in pedagogy.
- Certificate in Cambridge Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA); Trinity Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification; or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Proficiency in English equivalent to a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C2 level or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Band 8/9 in each of the four sections of the academic module.
- At least 2 years post-qualification experience (1200 hours) covering as many of the below age ranges as possible:
- Early Years aged 2 to 5 (400+hours)
- Primary aged 6 to 10 (400+ hours)
- Lower Secondary aged 11 to 14 (800+ hours)
- Upper Secondary aged 15 to 17 (400+ hours)
- University/Vocational students aged 18 to 25 (400+hours)
- Adults General English 18+ (800+ hours)
Desirables
- Recognised diploma in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) i.e. Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (DELTA).
- Trinity Teaching Young Learners Extension Certificate (TYLEC).
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary or relevant subject.
Important Information:
- Location: Hanoi. Teachers may be expected to work in more than one British Council centre.
- Contracted hours per week: Full time - 20 contact hours per week (equivalent to 31.5 working hours per week).
- Working Hours: The working week consists of five working days with two days off. Teaching schedules typically include evening classes and work on Saturdays and Sundays, which are the main periods for teaching activity. Teachers may be required to work at one or more centres within their base city; however, scheduling policy ensures that teaching is restricted to one location per day. Teaching schedules may be adjusted periodically to meet operational needs, but advance notice will always be provided. Where operational requirements make it necessary, teachers may be asked to carry out teaching-related non-teaching duties, such as the development of teaching materials or completion of administrative tasks, in place of classroom teaching. These activities form part of the teacher’s scheduled working hours.
- Proof of Identity & Right to Work: Local and international candidates are encouraged to apply. The Teaching Operations team will provide guidance and support throughout the work permit and visa application process, and all associated costs will be covered by the British Council.
- Contract type: 13-month fixed‑term contract. Possible renewal based on organisational needs.
- Start date: 23rd July 2026.
- Please note: This position involves teaching Young Learners, with the possibility of occasional adult classes. Applicants should have relevant experience working with children and a genuine interest in supporting young learners’ development.
- Benefits:
- Annual leave: 35 working days per annum plus Vietnamese public holidays (currently 12 days per year) and the teacher’s national day and New Year’s Day if they are not coincident with Vietnamese public holidays. Teachers’ leave dates are usually defined by the Academic Calendar, with longer breaks typically at Tet (Lunar New Year), and in the summer.
- Access to courses and professional development opportunities supported by the British Council.
Closing date – Tuesday 21st April 2026.
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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