Online English Teacher Remote
Job description
English Online Teacher – contract
Based in the UK, Australia, Canada, India or the USA (selected states - see below)
Immediate and flexible start dates (on successful screening completion)
This is an opportunity to teach the British Council’s flagship 100% online learning product for Adults – English Online.
English Online is aimed at adults learning English worldwide, who are absolutely committed to improving their English. Classes are designed around real-life topics and students undertake practical language tasks in group and private classes. It offers a flexible timetable, personalised learning paths and globally connected classrooms.
We are currently only looking for teachers who can teach 10-week, rolling courses at one or more of the following times:
Mondays to Fridays: 10:00 to 12:30 (UK time)
AND/OR Mondays to Fridays: 12:00 to 14:30 (UK time)
AND/OR: Mondays to Fridays: 18:00 to 20:30 (UK time)
As well as providing an outstanding learning experience for our students, you’ll play a key role in helping us develop the product. We’re a fast-moving global business so you should be able to adapt quickly and enjoy trying out new innovations in online teaching.
At present, we are only accepting applications from individuals who currently reside in the UK, Australia, Canada, India or the USA (Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas). However, we intend to broaden this to applicants who are resident in other countries soon.
Essential skills, experience and qualification required:
- Cambridge CELTA or Trinity cert TESOL
- Full mastery of English equivalent to C2 / IELTS Band 9
- Equivalent to 2 years post-certificate, i.e. CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL or equivalent, teaching experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience in teaching Adults online in either group or private class format
- Experience in teaching General English, Business English and IELTS preparation
- Right to work in UK, Australia, Canada, India or the USA
Desirable Requirements:
Cambridge DELTA/Trinity DipTESOL
Experience teaching multi-lingual groups
All our classes are taught on Zoom so you will need high-speed internet connection, a camera and headset. You will be required to teach from a location that provides a professional classroom experience both in terms of background and connectivity.
What you will receive from us:
World-renowned product training to become the best English Online teacher you can be – which is paid!
A competitive hourly rate
Class materials that are complete and road tested, minimising preparation time
24-hour support from our teaching and customer support teams
Process:
1. Complete your application by Friday 18th August 2023. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can start teaching if successful.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview and will have the opportunity to ask any questions about the role via email.
3. As soon as you’ve accepted you can start our online teacher onboarding and pre-appointment screening
4. Once that’s done you can join our international teaching team and start teaching.
Please note the following:
Successful applicants will not be employed directly by the British Council. Individuals will be engaged on hourly-paid contracts by our local payroll partner in each country. Introductions to the payroll partners and any subsequent engagement will be managed by Comensura, our outsourced recruitment partner in the UK.
Job Types: Temporary contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Remote
Reference ID: 10291
