Teacher of English

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Role Description/Purpose

The British Council Spain operates a network of teaching centres across the country, delivering English teaching to around 30,000 students each year. In addition to teaching students directly, we manage the British Council's only school in Madrid, oversee a sizeable exams operation, provide support for English language learning nationwide, and run strong programmes in arts, education, and society.

Our teaching centres welcome a diverse range of learners, with the majority being young learners in early years, primary, or secondary education, alongside a significant number of adult students. We take pride in the quality of the teaching we deliver, and this is made possible by recruiting the best teachers available. Our teachers are highly professional and benefit from robust academic systems and continuous professional development opportunities.

The purpose of this role is to promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English, while supporting the wider aims of the British Council and its mission of cultural relations. 

    
Role Accountabilities

The British Council Spain is seeking dedicated English teachers to support our global English strategy. This role involves delivering teaching to the highest standards of English Language Teaching, enhancing the British Council's reputation as a world authority in the field, and engaging in continuous professional development while sharing best practices with colleagues.

As part of our teaching team, you will ensure that lessons meet learner needs and expectations, align with Teaching Quality standards, and reflect organisational goals. You will also play an important role in maintaining strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community, while contributing to the activities of the teaching centre and the British Council's broader plans.

Your main duties will include planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality English language teaching tailored to the needs of diverse customer groups and individual learning styles. You will monitor and assess student progress, providing regular feedback both in writing and face to face, and actively promote learner autonomy through homework and individual meetings with parents and students. You will contribute to the development and improvement of the Teaching Centre by working collaboratively as part of the teaching team, and you will complete teaching-related administrative tasks such as class registers and records to the required standards.

In addition, you will engage in continuous professional development to maintain high standards in teaching and learning, ensuring the British Council remains at the forefront of best practices in English Language Teaching. You will help build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships by enhancing students' understanding of contemporary UK culture, and you will provide support through tutorials and guidance to learners and parents in choosing the most suitable courses and learning paths.

Safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health and safety are central to this role. You will ensure that all young learners are safe, secure, and cared for while in our teaching centres, and uphold the British Council's policies and standards in these areas.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-leading organisation and make a meaningful impact on learners' lives while advancing your own professional growth.

Qualifications & Experience  
Essentials 

University degree.Certificate in Cambridge Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA); or Trinity Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification. A minimum of 2 years post-certificate i.e. CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL experience gained from teaching a variety of age groups and levels from young learners through to adults.Proficiency in English equivalent to a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C2 level.

Desirables

Recognised diploma in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) i.e. Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (DELTA).Trinity Teaching Young Learners Extension Certificate (TYLEC); or NILE Teaching English in Pre-Primary Education certification. Bachelor of Education Degree Programme in Primary Education or Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Important Information:

Location: Valencia. Teachers may be expected to work in more than one British Council centre. They are also likely to work in more than one location, e.g. British Council centre and a partner institution.Monthly gross salary: The monthly gross salary for Teachers Level 1 ranges from approximately €246.79 for a 3-hour weekly contract to €1.080,48 for a 15-hour weekly contract. Final compensation and teacher level is determined based on qualifications and experience. Contracted hours per week: between 3 and 15 hours. There is a possibility of additional hours depending on operational needs. Working Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 13:00-14:00 and 17:45-19:00; Wednesdays 17:45-20:30. Fridays 19:30-20:15; Saturdays 8:45-11:30.    Proof of Identity & Right to Work: Locally Recruited - Applications are welcomed from candidates currently in this location with a natural right to work. Applications are also welcomed from candidates currently based in other British Council country offices. However, please note candidates must have a natural right to work in the country, on a permanent basis, as immigration clearance and/or on-going visa support is not provided by the British Council for this role. Relocation support is also not providedContract type: Fixed-Term until June 2026. 

Closing date  – Tuesday 23rd December 2025.

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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 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

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