Full Time Teacher

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Full Time Teacher

Important Information:

Contract Duration: Indefinite

Local Teacher 1

Location: Argentina, Buenos Aires

Closing Date:  Applications will close at 23:59 on 6 August 2026 South Africa Time / 22:59 UK Time

Right to work: You must have the legal right to work in the country at the time of application.

Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided. 

***We request that applications be submitted in English

The Role:
 

The British Council has a contract to deliver over 1000 hours a week of English lessons to primary school children in Uruguay, aged approximately from 9-11. The children receive 1 hour of remote teaching per week from the remote teacher, supported by the classroom teacher in Argentina.

The focus of the Remote Teacher of English is to deliver high quality English lessons in accordance with the British Council and other partner-specific standards

Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:  

Service and Product Delivery Support

• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality English language lessons that meet the needs of Ceibal en ingles considering individual learning and teaching styles, and quality requirements from the respective program.
• Teach up to 26 remote lessons per week, including substitutions as required. Classes not delivered in one week could be rescheduled to the following week, eventually surpassing the mentioned number of lessons.
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to help manage students’ performance throughout the course and actively promote learner autonomy. Feedback in CREA platform is expected to be completed up to 24 hs before each lesson.
• Comply with changing adjustments as may arise during the academic year according to the clients and / or British Council requirements.
• Contribute to the development, evaluation, and improvement of English language courses, materials and related services in order to meet students’ needs by actively working as a member of the teaching team.
• Complete teaching-related administrative tasks to specified standards in accordance with instructions from academic management (eg. teacher support, school calls).
• 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.
• Support local marketing and promotional strategy and assist the teaching centre team in delivering excellent customer service.

Requirements of the role:

• Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.
• First degree/BA in Education, ELT, or equivalent teaching degree.
• 2 years post-certificate i.e. CELTA/Trinity Cert (120hs + practicum) or equivalent TESOL experience.
• Experience in teaching:
  • Primary students (aged 6 to 10) and /or
  • Lower Secondary students (aged 11 to 14) and /or
  • University/Vocational students (aged 18 to 25) and /or Adults General English 18+

Desirable:

• Fluent in Spanish (C1 or above)
• IELTS Preparation (and/or examiner)
• ESOL Exam Preparation (and/or examiner)
• Teaching experience at primary state schools
• Online teaching / eLearning / Remote teaching
• Delta Modules
• Cambridge CELTA/Trinity Cert TESOL (120hs + practicum

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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.

If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org