Part-Time Teacher
About this role
The British Council is seeking a highly motivated Part-Time Teacher to deliver engaging and high-quality English language teaching, contributing to a rewarding and stimulating learning experience. The role supports the organisation’s global English strategy and its mission to build cultural relations through education.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality English lessons tailored to diverse learners and learning styles
- Ensure teaching meets British Council Global Teaching Standards and learner expectations
- Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement and learner autonomy
- Engage in continuous professional development and uphold excellence in ELT practices
Teaching Centre Activities
- Contribute to teaching centre initiatives, course development, and materials evaluation
- Participate actively in team meetings and collaborative activities
- Support marketing and promotional activities and deliver excellent customer service
- Complete all teaching-related administrative duties to required standards
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build positive relationships with students and colleagues
- Promote awareness of the British Council’s cultural relations mission
- Encourage intercultural learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom
Compliance & Standards
- Adhere to policies on Safeguarding, Data Protection, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Special Educational Needs, and Health & Safety
- Ensure inclusive teaching practices that reflect EDI principles
Essential Requirements
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree
- Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Cert TESOL (minimum global standard)
Language Proficiency
- English proficiency at C1 minimum
- Evidence required: IELTS Band 8+ or Cambridge CAE Pass
Experience
- Demonstrated teaching experience aligned with British Council Teaching Standards at CORE level
- TEFL qualification (e.g. CELTA or equivalent)
- Experience across multiple age groups with minimum teaching hours:
- Primary (6–10): 400+ hours
- Lower Secondary (11–14): 800+ hours
- Upper Secondary (15–17): 400+ hours
- University/Vocational (18–25): 400+ hours
- Adults (18+): 800+ hours
Core Competencies
- Strong subject knowledge
- Ability to engage and motivate learners
- Effective lesson planning and delivery
- Skilled in assessment and feedback
- Ability to create an inclusive learning environment
- Professionalism and adherence to organisational values
Desirable
- DELTA or Trinity Diploma (EFL)
- Experience teaching Early Years (ages 2–5, 400+ hours)
Additional Requirements
- Ability to teach at the main British Council centre and partner schools (ISC Carthage and Menzah)
- Right to live and work in the country of employment
- Willingness to undergo annual background checks as part of employment
Important information:
Location: Tunisia
Weekly working hours: 25
Number of openings: 2
Contract: Indefinite
Closing date: 6 September 2026
This opportunity is ideal for a committed teaching professional seeking to contribute to high-quality English language education while supporting a globally recognised organisation.
Company at a glance
We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
We uniquely combine the UK’s deep expertise in arts and culture, education and the English language, our global presence and relationships in over 100 countries, our unparalleled access to young people and influencers and our creative sparkle.
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.
For more information, please visit: http://www.britishcouncil.org
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