At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and engage students by delivering high-quality English lessons tailored to diverse needs.
- Company: Join the British Council, a leader in cultural relations and education for 90 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days of annual leave, medical insurance, and a competitive salary.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact through teaching while promoting intercultural understanding.
- Qualifications: University degree and CELTA or equivalent required; 0-2 years teaching experience preferred.
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity. Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. We connect. We inspire.
Are you passionate about teaching English and creating meaningful learning experiences that truly inspire? Join us as a Teacher Support Programme (TSP) or Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) and play a vital role in delivering a rewarding, stimulating and high-quality English language experience for our learners while supporting the British Council’s wider cultural relations mission.
In this role, you will:
- Plan and deliver effective English lessons tailored to diverse learner needs, ensuring your teaching consistently meets British Council Global Teaching Standards.
- Track learner progress, provide meaningful feedback, and encourage learner autonomy.
- Actively engage in professional development to maintain excellence in teaching and learning.
- Contribute to centre activities, course development, staff collaboration and local marketing initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with students and colleagues.
- Promote intercultural understanding and awareness of UK values through classroom and out-of-class activities.
- Ensure all work aligns with British Council policies on safeguarding, equality and inclusion, data protection, special educational needs, and health and safety.
If you are driven by quality, collaboration and cultural exchange, this is an opportunity to make a real impact through teaching.
Essential qualification: University degree or equivalent. Cambridge CELTA and or Trinity Certificate TESOL (TEFLi) or equivalent.
Essential Experience: 0-2 years post-certificate experience (TEFLi) (and/or equivalent to 1,200 hours).
Salary and other benefits:
- Gross monthly salary: 23,250 EGP
- Annual leave allowance: 35 days per year of paid leave, plus minimum 14 public holidays
- Medical Insurance: You and your family will be covered with the Council’s Group Medical Insurance offering comprehensive coverage.
Important Information:
- Role: Teacher of English (Teacher Support Programme (TSP))
- Locations: Egypt (Agouza, City Stars, Aspire, 6th October city, Alex KLS and Alex BSA)
- Contract type: 1 year fixed term contract
- Working hours: 37.5 hours
- Right to work in the country - This opportunity is open to Egyptian nationals only.
- Evening working hours will be required. Working patterns may vary and typically include late finishes and work on Fridays and Saturdays.
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 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.
Newly Qualified Teacher employer: British Council
The British Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation meets education. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities and a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives. Join us to make a meaningful impact on learners worldwide while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a globally recognised organisation dedicated to cultural exchange and educational excellence.