Hourly Paid Teacher
Date: 5 Nov 2026
Location: Kyiv, Wider Europe, UA
Company: British Council
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What's it like to work at the British Council as a Teacher?
Role Description/Purpose
Are you passionate about helping learners achieve their goals through high-quality English language teaching? Join the British Council's teaching team in Ukraine and become part of a global organisation that creates opportunities, builds connections and fosters understanding between people across the world.
The British Council is the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We work in more than 100 countries, reaching millions of people each year through our programmes in English, education, arts and culture. As an Hourly Paid Teacher, you will contribute to our mission by delivering inspiring and effective English language lessons to a diverse range of young learners and adults.
Based within our well-established teaching operation in Kyiv, you will work with learners aged 6 to 17 as well as adult and corporate clients. Our teaching centre has an excellent reputation for quality and innovation, and we are committed to providing outstanding learning experiences that meet the needs and expectations of our students.
In this role, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons that support learner progress and achievement, adapting your teaching approach to different ages, levels and learning styles. You will monitor student development, provide constructive feedback and help learners become confident and independent users of English. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will contribute to maintaining the highest professional and academic standards while supporting the continued success and growth of our teaching centre.
You will join a diverse and supportive team of around 70 teachers, working alongside experienced academic and operational colleagues who are committed to excellence in English language teaching. The role offers the opportunity to teach a wide range of courses while contributing to the British Council's reputation as a world leader in English language teaching.
Beyond the classroom, you will have opportunities to broaden your professional experience and continue your development through participation in training activities, materials development projects, conference presentations and the sharing of best practice. Teachers with relevant experience may also have opportunities to contribute to mentoring, teacher development and other leadership initiatives.
We are looking for a professional who is committed to delivering teaching to the highest standards, building positive relationships with learners and colleagues, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play an active role in supporting the British Council's global English strategy while helping learners achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes.
The British Council is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and respected. We are equally committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. All colleagues are expected to uphold our safeguarding principles, promote equality, diversity and inclusion, and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and professional conduct.
If you are an enthusiastic English language professional looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity within a respected international organisation, we would love to hear from you. Join the British Council and help shape the future of English language learning in Ukraine.
Role Accountabilities
As an Hourly Paid Teacher, you will deliver high-quality English language teaching to a range of learners, adapting lessons to meet the needs of different age groups, proficiency levels and learning preferences. You will create engaging and effective learning experiences that support student progress and encourage learner independence.
You will monitor student performance throughout their courses, providing regular feedback and guidance to help learners achieve their goals. An important part of the role is fostering learner autonomy and maintaining high levels of student engagement and satisfaction.
Working closely with colleagues, you will contribute to the ongoing development, evaluation and improvement of courses, teaching materials and related services to ensure they continue to meet learner needs and reflect best practice in English language teaching.
You will complete all teaching-related administrative duties accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with British Council standards and procedures.
You will actively participate in professional development activities to maintain high standards of teaching and learning and to stay up to date with current English language teaching methodologies and best practices.
As a representative of the British Council, you will help learners develop a greater understanding of contemporary UK culture and society, contributing to positive and lasting relationships with students and customers.
You will also support local marketing and promotional activities where appropriate and work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent customer experience.
The role requires a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety. All teachers are expected to uphold British Council policies and procedures in these areas and contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for all learners.
Qualifications & Experience
Essentials
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent.
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) or Trinity cert TESOL.
- Experience in teaching young learners.
- 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 4 sections of the academic module.
Desirables
- Recognised diploma in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) i.e. Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (DELTA).
- More than 2 years post-certificate, i.e. CELTA experience.
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A Young Learner Extension to CELTA or a recognised equivalent qualification, such as the International House Certificate in Teaching Young Learners (IHCYL) or the Trinity Young Learner Extension Certificate (TYLEC).
- IELTS exam preparation experience.
- Excel skills to be able fill in reports.
Important Information:
- Location: Kyiv, Ukraine ( working remotely with possibility to work on-site on Saturdays in Kyiv).
- Proof of Identity & Right to Work: Candidates must be Ukrainian residents or have a permanent Ukrainian residence permit at the time of application and in future. Freelance teachers must have Group III Private Entrepreneur status. They will need to have criminal records check completed and medical certificate provided.
- Contract type: Hourly Paid.
- Teaching Hourly Rate: The hourly rate will be determined based on qualifications and experience. For reference, the average hourly rate for a Level 1 teacher is UAH 644.
- Working Hours: Teaching hours are typically scheduled between 16:15 and 19:30 or 21:15.
Closing date – Thursday 19 November 2026
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we 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 and 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