Teacher of English (Core or Higher)

The British Council in Kyiv is looking for a 3-4 Teachers of English (Core or Higher) to deliver quality English language teaching to a diverse audience of young learners and adults as part of the British Council Ukraine teaching team.

Main opportunities/challenges for this role:

Support British Council's global English strategy by:

• ensuring teaching meets learner needs and expectations;
• ensuring teaching meets Teaching Quality standards and organisational expectations;
• maintaining good relationships with customers and colleagues;
• enhancing British Council's reputation as a world authority in ELT;
• supporting the teaching centre's activities and British Council plans;
• continuing professional development and sharing of best practice.

Teaching Schedules

All full-time teachers are required to work on one of three possible schedules set at the beginning of the academic year and according to operational need. The working days will include Saturday and/or Sunday but not exceed 5 days per week.

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential:

• Cambridge CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL (global minimum standard);
• 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 4 sections of the academic module, or CPE Pass or above;
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent;
• 2 years post-certificate i.e. CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL experience;
• Experience in teaching relevant age groups specific to the centre: Young learners aged 8 to 10 (200+ hours), Young learners aged 11 to 17 (200+ hours), Adults General English (200+ hours).

Desirable:

• Recognised diploma in EFL i.e. DELTA;
• YL extension to CELTA or recognised equivalent (e.g. IHCYL or TYLEC);
• Business English and Legal English courses (200+ hours);
• Young learners aged 5 to 7 (100+ hours);
• Early Years aged 5-6 (or younger) (100+ hours).

While completing the form, please pay attention to the supporting statement. It should be between 250 and 300 words and include the following information:

• Why you feel you should be considered for a full-time teaching position;
• What skills and knowledge you are able to bring (refer to the role profile);
• Details of your commitment to flexibility in your schedule, class type and location;
• Evidence of an IELTS band of 8 or above (or equivalent), or commitment to obtain the certification by May 2019.

Shortlisting will be done against required skills, experience and qualifications listed in the Role Profiles.

Successful candidates will be invited for an interview. Please refer to the British Council Behaviours Dictionary and Teaching Skills before applying for the job.

Candidates wishing to apply should fill out the on-line application form.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 28 July 2019.

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We work to ensure that people are not unjustifiably discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant grounds. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria

The British Council believes that all children have potential and that every child matters - everywhere in the world. The British Council affirms the position that all children have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse as set out in article 19, UNCRC 1989

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The British Council in Ukraine has been ranked within the top 20 of more than 500 companies surveyed in relation to supporting learning and development for their employees. Part of a Hay survey on Best companies for personal development in Ukraine 2015, we have been placed at no 8 - the highest scoring British employer and the only British employer to make the top 20.

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