Hourly Paid Teacher of English

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.

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Role Purpose
 

To promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English and to support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission.

  
Accountabilities

We are looking for an experienced and motivated English Language Teacher to deliver engaging lessons tailored to diverse learner needs. You will track student progress, provide feedback, and promote independent learning. The role involves contributing to course development, completing administrative tasks, and participating in ongoing professional development to maintain high teaching standards. You’ll also support marketing efforts, foster cultural understanding of the UK, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality, and health and safety policies. Join us in upholding the British Council’s commitment to excellence in English language education.

Qualifications & Work Experience

Essentials

• Cambridge CELTA AND OR Trinity Certificate TESOL
• Undergraduate OR University degree in any discipline
• 2-years post-certificate (i.e., CELTA OR Trinity Certificate TESOL) experience
• Experience in teaching relevant age groups:
  • • Young learners < 4(400+ hours)
    • Young learners aged 4 to 7 (400+ hours)
    • Young learners aged 8 to 12 (400+ hours)
    • Young learners aged 13 to 17 (400+ hours)
    • Adults aged 18+(400+ hours)

   

Desirables

• Cambridge DELTA OR Trinity Diploma or equivalent
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education or Bachelor of Education OR B.Ed. in Primary OR Secondary OR equivalent
• Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners extension OR Teaching Young Learners Extension Certificate

Important Information

• Salary: You will be paid at an hourly rate that corresponds to your teaching qualification and experience post qualification as stated below. For non-teaching tasks, you will be paid at an administrative rate for the briefing session & training would be HK$ 247
  • HK$440 (TEFL-I)
  • HK$490 (TEFL-Q) 
• Contract: Fixed-term Contract
• Start date: August 2025
• End date: 31st August 2026 (renewable)
• Work schedule: Working according to an individual timetable that the counsel is offered. Maximum teaching hours is 6 hours per day.
• Passport requirements/ Right to work in the country: Please note that hourly paid teacher applicants need to hold valid Hong Kong work visas / dependent visas / Hong Kong permanent residency in addition to meeting the requirements below.   
• Closing Date and Time: Monday, 30th June 2025 23.59 (HKT)

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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.