Teacher

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Role Purpose

We are seeking a passionate Teacher of English committed to delivering high-quality teaching and fostering effective learning across young learner and adult programmes, while supporting the British Council’s mission of cultural relations and educational impact.

Main Accountabilities

We are looking for an experienced Teacher of English to deliver high-quality instruction that meets learner needs and aligns with British Council standards. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons across various formats (face-to-face, online, blended), assess learner progress, and maintain accurate records. The role also involves contributing to course development, participating in professional development, and supporting a positive learning environment. Strong customer focus, adaptability, and adherence to safeguarding and compliance policies are essential. Join us in upholding our reputation as a global leader in English language teaching.

Qualifications & Experience
Essential

▪ Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL
▪ Undergraduate degree or equivalent
▪ Equivalent to 2 year’s experience post-certificate (CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL)
• A minimum of 1200+ hours of experience should have been gained from teaching three or more of the following a life stages:
    • Early Years aged 4 to 5 (200+hours)
    • Primary aged 6 to 9 (400+ hours)
    • Lower Secondary aged 10 to 12 (400+ hours)
    • Upper Secondary aged 13 to 17 (400+ hours)
    • Adults General English 18+ (400+ hours)

Desirable

▪ Recognised diploma in EFL i.e. Cambridge DELTA/Trinity Diploma TESOL
▪ Additional specialist qualifications such as PGCE/B.ED in Primary, TYLEC, Nile Teaching English in Pre-Primary education
▪ Experience in teaching:
    • Online (e.g. via Zoom)
    • Exam preparation at B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency (400+hours)
    • Training and teaching for corporates classes /in-company
    • One-to-one teaching
    • IELTS preparation (200+hours)

Important Information

▪ Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
▪ Location: Porto, Portugal
▪ Start date: September 2025 (Tentative)
▪ Salary & Benefit:
    ▪ Monthly Gross Salary: Euro 2,174 to Euro 2,506 (salary scale depending on qualification and experience)
    ▪ Annual Leaves: Annual paid leave is 35 days fixed into the academic calendar
    ▪ Comprehensive Health Coverage
    ▪ Professional Development and Career Advancement opportunities
▪ Language Requirement: High proficiency in English i.e. full mastery of English across all four skills equivalent to CEFR C2 / IELTS Band 8/9 in each of the four sections of the academic module.
▪ Right to Work: Candidates are expected to have researched whether they have the right to live and work in the country in which the role is based. Visa support for non-EU passport holders is not provided.
▪ Closing Date and Time: Sunday, 22nd June 2025 (23:59 Portugal Time)

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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.