Teacher of English

Job Overview We are looking for committed and enthusiastic teachers of English to join our international team of ELT professionals in Vietnam. The British Council in Vietnam has a large and fast-growing network of centers that is expanding to meet high levels of market demand. There are currently nine centers (five in HCMC and four in Hanoi), and further centers are expected to open in the upcoming months of 2024. You will join in May 2024 or August 2024, but it is negotiable, subject to resource needs start dates can be earlier. The national teaching team, which is over 147 strong and expected to grow to over 180 by the end of  2023 and early 2024, is supported by a national management network. There are academic, product, and professional development managers as well as a comparable number of coordinators whose role is to provide support for teachers, effective learning, and the smooth and compliant running of our teaching operations. Teaching for the British Council in Vietnam is rewarding and enjoyable and there is a strong focus on continuing professional development (CPD). This, combined with the opportunity to gain experience teaching a range of age groups and proficiency levels makes the job a great career development opportunity. Responsibilities & Main Duties To plan, prepare and deliver effective English language teaching that meets the needs of different learner groups To monitor progress and provide regular feedback to help manage learners’ performance throughout the course, and to actively promote learner autonomy To contribute to the development, evaluation, and improvement of English language courses, materials and related services, in order to best meet learners’ needs To complete teaching-related administrative tasks to specified standards To actively engage in professional development and performance management systems and procedures to assure high standards in teaching and learning To contribute positively to the British Council’s reputation and position as a benchmark standard in best practice in the sector To support marketing and promotional activities and to assist the teaching team in delivering excellent customer service To ensure safeguarding standards are rigorously applied and upheld in line with applicable policy in the following areas: Child protection Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Health and safety