Abroad ESL Teacher for British Council
Summary(Review): The British Council is the UK’s international organisation that works with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society.
Job Overview for Abroad ESL Teacher:
Salary Per Month:
Minimal: $2200
Maximum: $2890
Class Schedule:
Morning (9am-12pm)
Afternoon (12pm-3pm)
Late Afternoon (3pm-6pm)
Evening (6pm-9pm)
Student Ages:
Elementary & Junior (age 5-15)
High School & College Prep (age 15-18)
Adult (age 18+)
Country(s):
Global Worldwide
South Korea
Job Details for Abroad ESL Teacher
Degree Required:
Bachelor or above
Certificate Required:
No/Preferred
Accent(s):
Native North American
Native UK
Native Australian/New Zealand
Native Ireland
Native South Africa
Min Hours Per Week:
40
Abroad ESL Teacher Job Description
The British Council Korea is recruiting an experienced, enthusiastic, dedicated teacher to join our teaching team on a part-time hourly paid basis. We are keen to appoint staff who can demonstrate good professional skills, are willing and able to learn and develop, and are good members of a team. We are particularly looking for qualified Early Years teachers who have experience in phonics, kindergarten, and lower primary curriculum.
- Contract – one year (renewable)
- The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching multiple age groups from 5 years old to 17 years old.
- The suitable candidate must already be in Korea and have the legal right to take up additional employment.
Main Accountabilities:
• Teach a variety of young learner lessons in groups of up to 18 students (16 for Very Young Learners)
• Adapt materials to meet the needs of learners
• Use technology during lessons when appropriate
• Complete registers and other administration within agreed time frames
• Support the British Council’s global English strategy by delivering professional teaching to the highest standards
• Enhance the British Council’s reputation as a world authority through continued professional development and sharing of best practices
British Council teachers work in well-appointed and resourced offices, which also have break-out areas and kitchen facilities. There is a hot-desking system in place in the office to ensure that all teachers have access to computers. Every centre has a full range of teaching materials both on paper and in digital form, as well as multimedia resources and iPads.
The Young Learners’ operation is based in three locations – a 7-classroom Young Learners Branch in the historical centre of Seoul to the north of the Han river near the Seoul City Hall, and two Young Learner branches to the south of the river: a 7 classroom Young Learners branch in Mokdong and a 7-classroom Young Learners branch in Seocho. We currently have more than 2,600 Young Learners studying with us with growth planned for the future. More information about the courses we offer can be found on our homepage.
All branches are open 7 days a week. From Monday to Friday, the earliest weekday classes start at 1:00pm and the last ones finish at 7:40pm with weekend classes starting at 9:30am and the last ones finishing at 6:45pm. You will work five days per week, with two consecutive weekend days. At the moment, these are either Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday, but these may change in the future according to operational needs. During the two intensive periods in the summer and the start of the calendar year, classes currently run from 10.00am until 5.00pm from Monday to Friday, with a Sat/Sun weekend. This may also be subject to change in the future.
Current Young Learner teachers teach a range of classes, made up of approximately 30% Early Years (5-7 years old) and 50% Primary (8-13). The remaining classes are made up of either Secondary or Returnees classes, depending on the centre.
The main office is located near City Hall, the historical, cultural and political centre of Korea’s capital.
Abroad ESL Teacher Job Requirements
Passport requirements/ Right to work in the country
- Applicants must already have the legal right to work in Korea which is subjected to the Ministry of Education approval.
- Applicants must seek permission for additional work from the current visa provider (main employer) in case of holding an E1 or E2 working visa.
- UK nationals need to apply for a UK Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Nationals of other countries need to provide an enhanced disclosure from that country. In addition all new teachers should acquire a police check from their current country of residence. All the above need to be applied for prior post.
Language requirements |
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Minimum / essential |
Desirable |
Assessment Stage |
High proficiency in English i.e. full mastery of English across all 4 skills equivalent to user (CEFR C2) IELTS Band 9 in each of 4 sections of the academic module |
Shortlisting |
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Qualifications |
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Minimum / essential |
Desirable |
Assessment Stage |
First degree or equivalent AND Relevant teaching qualification i.e. Cambridge CELTA/ DELTA OR Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECCE-T) or equivalent Letter of Notification (LON) Level 2 |
PGCE (QTS)/B.Ed in Primary or relevant Secondary subject Relevant Master’s Degree CELTYL or equivalent Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education |
Shortlisting |
Role Specific Knowledge & Experience |
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Minimum / essential |
Desirable |
Assessment Stage |
2 years post-certificate i.e. CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL experience in two or more of the following age groups: Young learners aged 5 to 7 (400+ hours) Young learners aged 8 to 10 (400+ hours) Young learners aged 11 to 13 (800+ hours) Young learners aged 14 to 17 (400+ hours) |
Experience of working / teaching in a school environment Experience in teaching primary learners aged 6-12 Experience in teaching secondary learners up to 17 years old |
Shortlisting and interview |
Role Specific Skills |
Assessment Stage |
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Teaching Skills (all at level 1) • Classroom management • Course and lesson planning • Subject knowledge • Understanding your learners • Learning technologies Working with children: Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children. |
Interview |
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Behaviours |
Assessment Stage |
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Making it happen (essential) |
Interview |
Abroad ESL Teacher Salary and Compensation
Salary on a scale ranging from KRW 43,000 per hour to KRW 48,500 per hour. This applies to non-permanent residents and non-Korean citizens. The starting point on the scale is according to qualifications and experience.
How to Apply to Abroad ESL Teacher?
Company Information for British Council
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We create friendly knowledge and understanding between the people of the UK and other countries. We do this by making a positive contribution to the UK and the countries we work with – changing lives by creating opportunities, building connections and engendering trust.
We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Each year we reach over 20 million people face-to-face and more than 500 million people online, via broadcasts and publications. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body.
Abroad ESL Teacher Reviews
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT/TEAM
Our Adult Teaching Centres run myClass courses only and we currently have more than 2800 students studying with us with more growth planned for the future. The majority of students at our adult centres are young professionals with high expectations of studying at the British Council. Korea as a country has a very strong customer service culture and our students have a strong focus on getting value for money and a strong sense of progress.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AND WHY
As an academic manager, you will be responsible to manage high standards of teaching for Adults, meeting or exceeding quality standards, promote more effective learning and meet British Council strategic objectives. You will deliver a full professional development programme for teachers of Adults students. You will also be entrusted to manage the effective delivery of an appropriate range of courses at the Euljiro Branch, in line with Business Plan targets.
WHAT IS INTERESTING ABOUT IT
This is an exciting opportunity for those keen to take their career to the next level in being part of a management team. You can take pride in the fact that you will be part of a team that enables the British Council to meet its objectives and gives all our customers an exceptional experience.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
If you are DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL qualified with an Undergraduate/University Degree and high proficiency in English, this is the opportunity for you. You should bring with you at least 2 years post TEFL-Q teaching/training experience and experience as a coordinator or a higher level in and educational institute.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL
British Council teachers work in well-appointed and resourced offices, which also have break-out areas and kitchen facilities. There is a hot-desking system in place in the office to ensure that all teachers have access to computers. Every centre has a full range of teaching materials both on paper and in digital form, as well as multimedia resources and iPads.
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