Teacher of English

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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 maintain and enhance professional development and academic quality in the teaching center, through the management of an in-house teacher development program and support
• To promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English
• To provide learners with a rewarding and stimulating English language learning experience
• To support the wider aims of the British Council and its cultural relations mission

Accountabilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality English language lessons which meet the needs of different customer groups, taking into account individual learning styles – up to the number of contracted teaching hours
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to help manage students’ performance throughout the course, and actively promote learner autonomy and a sense of progress
• Contribute to the development, evaluation, and improvement of English language courses, materials, and related services, in order to meet student’s needs by actively working as a member of the teaching team
• Complete teaching-related administrative tasks to specified standards
• Actively engage in professional development and performance management to ensure quality and high standards in teaching and learning, and maintain the British Council’s position at the forefront of best ELT practices
• Contribute to the development of lasting, mutually beneficial relationships by enhancing students’ understanding of contemporary UK
• Assist the teaching centre team in delivering excellent customer service and upholding British Council Values and Behaviours
• Ensure safeguarding and guidelines are applied and upheld in line with standards and policy for the following areas:
• Child protection
• Equal Opportunity and Diversity
• Health and safety

QualificationsEssentials

• Cambridge CELTA/ Trinity Cert TESOL
• Undergraduate/University degree in any discipline

Desirables

• Recognised diploma in EFL i.e. Cambridge DELTA/Trinity Diploma or equivalent
• PGCE/B.Ed. in Primary/Secondary or equivalent
• CELT-YL extension/TYLEC

Work Experience

• Two years post-certificate (i.e., CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL) experience
• Experience in teaching relevant age groups:
• Young learners aged 4-7 (400+hours)
• Young learners aged 8-12 (400+hours)
• Young learners aged 13-17 (400+hours)
• Adults learners (400+hours)

Salary & BenefitsSalary: TWD NT$ 67,500 per month (point 1) to TWD 84,188 per month (point 10) on the 18H Teacher salary scale depending on qualification and experience.Contract type:IndefiniteStart date: From 1st July 2023Accommodation Allowances: No accommodation allowance is provided, but we can provide time off (during non-teaching hours) in order to seek accommodation when you first arrive in Taiwan.Settling-in Allowance: Teachers recruited from outside Taiwan will be provided up to two weeks’ hotel accommodation and a subsistence allowance to allow you to find more permanent accommodation. Teachers recruited from within Taiwan are not eligible for the settling-in allowance.Fares and Travel: Teachers recruited from outside Taiwan will receive economy class travel for the member of staff, accompanying partner, and children, from their previous post or from the UK. This will be reimbursed on arrival in Taiwan. Teachers recruited from within Taiwan are not eligible for airfares.Baggage allowance: Teachers recruited from outside Taiwan will receive economy class travel for the member of staff, accompanying partner, and children, from their previous post or from the UK, which will be reimbursed on arrival in Taiwan. Teachers recruited from within Taiwan are not eligible for airfares.Medical allowance:Taiwan has very good medical facilities and services. Staff are covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme and a supplementary private Medical Insurance plan. Dental care is good and generally not expensive under the National Health Insurance scheme. N.B. Taiwan is not part of the global British Council Health insurance scheme.Annual Leaves:Annual paid leave is 35 days in addition to applicable observed public holidaysWork schedule: The center is open 7 days a week and the role requires the post holder to work on both a Saturday and Sunday, with a two-day weekend on either Monday and Tuesday or Thursday and Friday, depending on operational needsAdditional InformationPassport requirements/ Right to work in the countryLocal labour requirements specify that only passport holders from countries where English is the official language used in the country specified in the passport are eligible for an ARC.Closing Date and Time – Friday 31st March 2022 23.59 (India Standard Time)A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) StatementThe 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.If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.orgPlease note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.