Teacher of English

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English Language Teacher – Inspire, Engage, Make an Impact

Are you passionate about teaching English and creating meaningful learning experiences that truly inspire?

Join us as a Teacher of English and play a vital role in delivering a rewarding, stimulating and high‑quality English language experience for our learners while supporting the British Council’s wider cultural relations mission.

• In this role, you will plan and deliver effective English lessons tailored to diverse learner needs, ensuring your teaching consistently meets British Council Global Teaching Standards.
• You will track learner progress, provide meaningful feedback, and encourage learner autonomy, while actively engaging in professional development to maintain excellence in teaching and learning. As part of the teaching centre team, you will contribute to centre activities, course development, staff collaboration and local marketing initiatives, helping to deliver outstanding customer service and a positive student experience.
• Building strong relationships with students and colleagues is central to the role, as is promoting intercultural understanding and awareness of UK values through classroom and out‑of‑class activities. You will also ensure all work aligns with British Council policies on safeguarding, equality and inclusion, data protection, special educational needs, and health and safety.

If you are driven by quality, collaboration and cultural exchange, this is an opportunity to make a real impact through teaching.

Essential qualification

• University degree or equivalent.
• Cambridge CELTA and or Trinity Certificate TESOL (TEFLi) or equivalent.

Essential Experience:

• 2 years post-certificate experience (TEFLi) (and/or equivalent to 1,200 hours).
• As appropriate within Global British Council Teaching Standards at Core or Higher Stage

1. • Demonstrate subject knowledge
   • Engage and motivate learners
   • Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
   • Plan and deliver coherent lessons
   • Make use of assessment and feedback
   • Manage teaching and learning resources
   • Uphold professional responsibilities and values

Desirable:

• Recognized diploma in English Foreign Language eg. DELTA/ Trinity Diploma (TEFLq)
• Specialism where appropriate eg YL qualification: TYLEC (or equivalent), PGCE/BEd in Primary or relevant subject.

Salary and other benefits:

• Gross monthly salary : 25,750 EGP
• Other benefits and allowances:  
  • As per applicable laws, the British Council will deduct contributions from your EGP monthly salary at rates determined by the National Social Insurance Authority.
  • Annual leave allowance: 35 days per year of paid leave, plus minimum 14 public holidays
  • Medical Insurance: You and your family will be covered with the Council’s Group Medical Insurance offering comprehensive coverage. 

Important Information

Role:   Teacher of English
Locations:   Cairo (Agouza, City Stars), 6th of October, New Cairo, Alexandria, Egypt
Contract type:  1 year fixed term contract   
Working hours: 37.5 hours
Right to work in the country - This opportunity is open to Egyptian nationals only. Work permits can only be obtained via the British Council for Egyptian passport holders.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend in person Assessment Centres, at our Cairo or Alexandria as a selection process. The tentative start date for Assessment Center is 12th May.
As teaching centre schedules are driven by customer demand, evening working hours will be required. Working patterns may vary and typically include work on Fridays and Saturdays.

Deadline to receive applications : 7th May 2026 (11:59 pm GST)

*Please note that all applications should be submitted only in English.

*It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment

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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