Hourly Paid Teacher
Date: 23 Jun 2026
Location: Kyiv, Wider Europe, UA
Company: British Council
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.
Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.
We connect. We inspire.
Role Purpose
Join the British Council teaching team and deliver engaging, high-quality English language lessons to young learners and adults. This freelance role offers the opportunity to work with a globally respected organisation, support learners in achieving their goals, and contribute to building connections and understanding through education.
Main Accountabilities:
As an English Teacher, you will plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that meet the needs of a diverse range of learners. You will monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and encourage learners to take ownership of their development to achieve their language learning goals.
Working collaboratively with the teaching team, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of courses, learning materials, and services, while completing teaching-related administrative tasks to a high standard. You will also actively participate in professional development to maintain excellence in teaching practice and support the British Council's commitment to innovation in English language education.
You will uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health and safety, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all learners.
High proficiency in English i.e. full mastery of English across all 4 skills equivalent to user (CEFR C2) IELTS Band 8/9 in each of the 4 sections of the academic module, or CPE Pass or above.
Undergraduate degree or equivalentCambridge CELTA certificate (or an equivalent qualification recognised by the British Council), together with experience teaching the following age groups:
- Young learners aged 6 to 7 (100+ hours)
- Young learners aged 8 to 10 (200+ hours)
- Young learners aged 11 to 17 (200+ hours)
- Adults General English (200+ hours)
Recognised diploma in EFL i.e. DELTA
YL Ext. to CELTA or recognised equivalent (e.g. IHCYL or TYLEC)IELTS Preparation
Important Information
Location: Ukraine - Kyiv
Contract Type: Hourly Paid
Closing Date: 7 July 2026
This role is only open for candidates who have the legal right to live and work in the job location
A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.
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