Part-Time Teacher

The British Council is seeking a highly motivated Part-Time Teacher to deliver engaging and high-quality English language teaching, contributing to a rewarding and stimulating learning experience. The role supports the organisation’s global English strategy and its mission to build cultural relations through education.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality English lessons tailored to diverse learners and learning styles
• Ensure teaching meets British Council Global Teaching Standards and learner expectations
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement and learner autonomy
• Engage in continuous professional development and uphold excellence in ELT practices

Teaching Centre Activities

• Contribute to teaching centre initiatives, course development, and materials evaluation
• Participate actively in team meetings and collaborative activities
• Support marketing and promotional activities and deliver excellent customer service
• Complete all teaching-related administrative duties to required standards

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Promote awareness of the British Council’s cultural relations mission
• Encourage intercultural learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom

Compliance & Standards

• Adhere to policies on Safeguarding, Data Protection, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Special Educational Needs, and Health & Safety
• Ensure inclusive teaching practices that reflect EDI principles

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree
• Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL (minimum global standard)

Language Proficiency

• English proficiency at C1 minimum
• Evidence required: IELTS Band 8+ or Cambridge CAE Pass

Experience

• Demonstrated teaching experience aligned with British Council Teaching Standards at CORE level
• TEFL qualification (e.g. CELTA or equivalent)
• Experience across multiple age groups with minimum teaching hours:
  • Primary (6–10): 400+ hours
  • Lower Secondary (11–14): 800+ hours
  • Upper Secondary (15–17): 400+ hours
  • University/Vocational (18–25): 400+ hours
  • Adults (18+): 800+ hours

Core Competencies

• Strong subject knowledge
• Ability to engage and motivate learners
• Effective lesson planning and delivery
• Skilled in assessment and feedback
• Ability to create an inclusive learning environment
• Professionalism and adherence to organisational values

Desirable

• DELTA or Trinity Diploma (EFL)
• Experience teaching Early Years (ages 2–5, 400+ hours)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to teach at the main British Council centre and partner schools (ISC Carthage and Menzah)
• Right to live and work in the country of employment
• Willingness to undergo annual background checks as part of employment

Important information:
Location: Tunisia
Weekly working hours: 25
Number of openings: 2
Contract: Indefinite
Closing date: 17 July 2026

This opportunity is ideal for a committed teaching professional seeking to contribute to high-quality English language education while supporting a globally recognised organisation.