Teacher of English (Hourly Paid) - Corporate Courses
Date: 27 Mar 2026
Location: Jakarta, East Asia, ID
Company: British Council
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Role Overview/Purpose:
British Council Indonesia Foundation is expanding its operations across the country as part of its ambition to strengthen its position as the world authority in English Language Teaching (ELT). Our goal is to increase awareness of the British Council in Indonesia and broaden access to our full range of English services, including face‑to‑face teaching, teacher training, and examinations.
Our Language Centre in Jakarta recently relocated to the SCBD area and now operates from a modern, well‑equipped facility featuring interactive whiteboards and contemporary classroom spaces. Since opening in 2015, we have delivered general English, exam preparation, and professional development programmes to learners at our centre, at client premises, and at the British Council’s main office, also located in the SCBD district.
The Teaching Centre is open seven days a week to provide high‑quality face‑to‑face classes, while also continuing to deliver engaging and effective online learning. By joining our motivated and experienced teaching team, you will contribute to strengthening the British Council English Centre’s reputation in Jakarta as a leading provider of English language teaching expertise.
The purpose of this role is to promote and ensure high‑quality teaching and effective learning of English, while supporting the wider mission of the British Council and its commitment to building cultural relations and educational opportunities.
Role Accountabilities:
We are seeking a dedicated and professional Teacher of English to join our team and contribute to delivering high‑quality training that meets the needs and expectations of our learners and corporate clients. In this role, you will ensure that all teaching and training sessions align with our Teaching Quality standards and organisational objectives, while fostering positive, supportive relationships with clients, participants, and colleagues. You will play an important part in supporting the wider activities of the teaching centre and the British Council’s strategic plans, helping reinforce our reputation as a global authority in English Language Teaching.
The position requires delivering corporate and soft‑skills training to the highest standards and maintaining strong working relationships that support repeat business and long‑term partnerships. You will be responsible for planning and delivering effective English language lessons tailored to the needs of diverse customer groups, and for monitoring learner progress through regular feedback that encourages autonomy and a clear sense of development. An essential aspect of the role involves contributing to the design, evaluation, and improvement of courses, materials, and services, working collaboratively with the teaching team to ensure offerings remain relevant and impactful.
Administrative responsibilities must be completed to defined standards, and you will be expected to engage actively in ongoing professional development and performance management to uphold excellence in teaching and learning. This commitment helps maintain the British Council’s position at the forefront of best practices in ELT. Your work will further support the development of meaningful, long‑term relationships by enhancing learners’ understanding of contemporary UK culture and values.
In addition, you will help the teaching centre deliver outstanding customer service and embody the British Council’s Values and Behaviours in all interactions. Safeguarding is an integral part of this role, requiring strict adherence to policies and guidelines related to child protection, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health and safety.
If you are passionate about high‑quality teaching, committed to professional growth, and motivated to make a positive impact on learners and clients, we would love to hear from you.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essentials
- Undergraduate/University degree.
- Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (Cambridge CELTA) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Trinity TESOL) certification.
- A minimum of 1 year post-certificate i.e. CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL experience:
- Delivering training to a range of corporate and /or public sector clients.
- Business communications skills training.
- Business English training.
- Experience in relevant age groups: Adults General English 18+ (1,000 hours+).
- Proficiency in English equivalent to a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C2 level or IELTS Band 8/9 in each of 4 sections of the academic module.
Desirables
- Relevant Master’s Degree
- 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).
- Bachelor of Education Degree Programme in Primary Education or Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
- Experience of MyClass, IELTS Preparation, EAP, Business English, Soft Skills training.
- Online teaching IELTS Examiner Status.
- Young Learner teaching experience: 15 to 17 years-old.
- Experience teaching ALL age groups, with 200+ hours in each age range.
Important Information:
- Location: Jakarta. Teachers may be expected to work in more than one British Council centre. They are also likely to work in more than one location, e.g. British Council centre and a partner institution.
- Salary: IDR 200,000 - IDR 300,000 per hour. Paid based on qualifications and experience.
- Contracted hours per week: Part time - approximately 10 hours a week (depending on business needs).
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00-18:00. It might be required to work at different times in the future, depending on business needs.
- Local restriction on employment: The suitable candidate must have the right to live and work in Indonesia.
- Contract type: 1 year Fixed-Term contract renewable.
Closing date – Friday 10th 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