Teacher of English (Full Time)

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Job Overview

The British Council enjoys a strong reputation in Egypt as the leading provider of English language courses. Egypt plays a major role in the British Council’s English Language Teaching (ELT) work across the whole Arabic-speaking region. There are excellent opportunities for further development in various directions. The centres run CELTA, distance DELTA, TYLEC, and various management and general training courses. Financial support is available on most courses for suitable candidates. For more experienced teachers there is a supported environment to enter into teacher training opportunities. A mix of adult and young learner courses are taught in all the branches. All full-time teachers are expected to teach both adults and young learners as part of their teaching hours which may require them to teach over the weekend and on Saturday evening

Role Purpose:

The goal is to promote and maintain high-quality teaching standards while ensuring effective English language learning for students. By creating a stimulating and rewarding learning experience, educators can engage learners, enhance their skills, and foster a supportive environment that encourages language development and confidence in communication.

Role Accountabilities:

Teachers are responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering 25 hours of English instruction each week, ensuring lessons are tailored to diverse customer groups and accommodate various learning styles. They continuously monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and encourage learner autonomy to support effective language development.

Collaboration with the teaching team is key in developing, evaluating, and refining English courses and materials. Additionally, teachers engage in ongoing professional development to uphold high teaching standards and promote best practices in English Language Teaching (ELT) as part of the British Council.

Safeguarding policies and guidelines must be strictly applied and maintained across critical areas, including child protection, equality and diversity, anti-bribery measures, information management, and health and safety. By adhering to these standards, teachers ensure a secure and ethical learning environment for all students.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (in any discipline)
• Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Certificate TESOL
• 2 years post-certificate i.e. CELTA or Trinity Certificate TESOL experience
• Experience in teaching relevant age groups:
• Adults General English (800+ hours)
• Young adults aged 5-17 (400+ hours)

Important Information

• Salary : 20,600.00 EGP (Gross)
• Start date : The anticipated start date is early October or early November 2025 , depending on the progress of the recruitment process.
• Annual leave allowance : 35 days per year of paid leave, plus a minimum 14 public holidays
• Medical Insurance: You and your family will be covered with the Council’s Group Medical Insurance, offering comprehensive coverage.
• Contract duration: 2 years
• Renewable period: 1 year
• Contracted working hours: 37.5 per week.
• Right to work in the country - T his opportunity is open to Egyptian nationals only. Work permits can only be obtained via the British Council for Egyptian passport holders.
• Closing date and time - Sunday, 7 September 2025 (23:59 Indian Standard Time)

Please note: All the appointable candidates are required to go through the Pre-Appointment Screening (background verification) process, which must be completed before onboarding can begin. This process may take between 4 – 6 weeks, depending on the applicable package. Once the screening is complete, the onboarding team will require approximately 2 weeks to prepare the necessary paperwork and letter of appointment

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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.

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