Teacher
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What's it like to work at the British Council as a Teacher?
Role Description/Purpose:
We are looking for dedicated teachers to work with students aged 4 to 17, delivering high-quality education to British Council standards. You will be part of a dynamic environment that encourages professional development and active participation in our initiatives.
Our courses focus on building confidence and communication skills through a four-skill approach-reading, writing, listening, and speaking. We emphasize grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation to help students become strong communicators. Beyond language skills, we support whole-child development by fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, digital literacy, collaboration, citizenship, creativity, imagination, leadership, and personal growth.
Lessons are designed to be interactive and engaging, incorporating media such as videos, music, games, and art. Students experience a clear sense of progress with tangible lesson aims, regular feedback, and structured assessments. Learning is reinforced through expertly designed magazines and supplementary materials.
Role Accountabilities
We are looking for passionate and dedicated educators to join our team, delivering young learner lessons with a commitment to high-quality teaching. You will be responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering engaging lessons lasting between three to five hours, including on Saturdays. Supporting student autonomy is key, and you will monitor progress, provide constructive feedback, and counsel students when needed. Your role will also involve contributing to the evaluation, development, and improvement of course materials and related services to ensure they align with students’ needs.
As part of your responsibilities, you will deliver courses according to agreed timetables, effectively plan and manage lessons to meet syllabus and learning objectives, and complete essential administrative tasks, such as maintaining student registers and communicating with parents. If you develop additional materials to supplement the curriculum, ensuring compliance with copyright law will be necessary. You will also agree on a personal learning and development plan that supports both professional and center needs.
Beyond the classroom, you will assist with break monitoring as required and provide teaching cover for absent colleagues when needed. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive environment, shaping the educational experience of young learners and contributing to their overall growth and success. If you are passionate about teaching and eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Qualifications & Experience
Essentials
Undergraduate or First degree.
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) or 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.
Desirables
Recognised diploma in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) i.e. Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (DELTA).
Teaching Young Learners Extension Certificate (TYLEC) or Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners (CELTYL).
Important Information:
Language requirements: Proficiency in English equivalent to a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C2 level.
Location: Athens.
Monthly Salary: CELTA certified 1,217.02EUR - DELTA certified 1,497.87EUR
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 provided
Contract type: Fixed Term (25/08/2026 - 30/06/2027)
Working Hours: Part time 5-16 hours/week.
Benefits:
Two weeks of annual leave at Christmas & Easter plus public holidays.
Access to free courses and sponsored trainings for staff members.
Discounted courses from the British Councilfor family members.
Closing date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 23:59 EEST
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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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