Job Description

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021-22 we reached 650 million people.

Role Purpose

• To promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning for all students
• To build and maintain the reputation of the British Council
• To support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission

Accountabilities

• Teach a variety of lessons to either individuals or in groups of up to 18 students
• 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
• Actively engage in professional development activities

Qualifications

Essentials

• First degree
• B.Ed in Primary, Secondary or Early Childhood Education

OR

• Diploma in Education (Singapore MoE)

OR

• PGCE/PGDE with practical component (QTS)

OR

• Cambridge CELTA/EFL teaching qualification

Desirables

• Recognised diploma in EFL/teaching i.e. DELTA
• PGCE/B.Ed in Primary/Secondary relevant subject
• CELTYL / TYLEC

Work Experience

Essentials

• 2 years teaching experience post entry level qualification
• 2 years experience teaching Young Learners

Desirables

• Specialist experience teaching Early Years, Primary and Secondary Young Learners
• Familiarity with the Singaporean education system
• Experience of teaching adults
• Business English experience
• IELTS preparation experience
• Experience teaching 1:1 or small groups

Language Requirements

• High proficiency in English i.e. full mastery of English across all 4 skills equivalent to user (CEFR C2) IELTS Band 8/9 in each of 4 sections of the academic module.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: SIN $ 4,890 per month (Pay Point 1) to SIN $ 5,559 per month (Pay Point 5)
• Duration: 24 months
• Contract type: Fixed-term (Renewable)
• Work duration: 20 Guaranteed Hours + teachers are required to teach 44 weeks in a calendar year
• Allowances: The candidate will be entitled to hotel accommodation for 2 weeks and a one-way flight to Singapore.

Additional Information

Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in the country

• Applicants must be granted the right to work in Singapore which can be subjected to Ministry of Education/Ministry of Manpower approval.

Closing Date and Time: Tuesday 25th Oct 2023 23.59 (India Standard Time)

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement

The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

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; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council\'s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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