Teacher of English - Young Learners

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity. Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. **We connect. We inspire.** **What's it like to work at the British Council as a Teacher?** [Teacher's Success Story](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swR6GWVGgYk) **Role Overview****/Purpose:** We are seeking an inspiring Teacher of English to Young Learners to join the British Council and support our global English strategy. In this role, you will deliver high quality English language teaching aligned with the highest standards of ELT, while enhancing the British Council’s reputation as a world leader in English education. You will play an active role in your own professional development and contribute to the sharing of best practice within our teaching community. The purpose of this position is to provide learners with an engaging and rewarding experience that enables effective learning and real progress. You will be committed to promoting excellence in teaching, creating a supportive and stimulating environment, and contributing to the wider cultural relations mission of the British Council. If you are passionate about teaching, dedicated to continuous improvement, and motivated to make a global impact, we would love to hear from you. **Role Accountabilities:** In this role, you will plan, prepare, and deliver effective English language teaching that responds to the diverse needs of learners and reflects different modes of learning. Your teaching will align with British Council Global Teaching Standards and will uphold the expectations of both the organisation and our students. You will monitor learner progress closely, provide timely and constructive feedback, and encourage learner autonomy while supporting continuous development and achievement. A key part of the role involves engaging in ongoing professional development and performance management to ensure that teaching quality remains consistently high. This commitment helps maintain the British Council’s position at the forefront of ELT best practice. You will play an active role within the teaching centre by supporting its wider activities and contributing to the planning, evaluation, and enhancement of courses, materials, and services. Participation in staff meetings and collaborative work with colleagues will be essential to ensure that student needs are met effectively. You will also support local marketing and promotional efforts, contribute to excellent customer service, communicate clearly with students, and complete all teaching-related administrative tasks to the required standard while demonstrating British Council values in your daily work. Building strong relationships with students and colleagues will be central to your success. You will help learners understand the British Council’s cultural relations role and create opportunities for them to engage with aspects of UK culture, both within and beyond the classroom. This role also requires a strong commitment to compliance, ensuring that all safeguarding, data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion, special educational needs, disability, and health and safety policies are consistently upheld. **Qualifications & Experience** **Essentials** - University degree or equivalent. - Certificate in Cambridge Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA); or Trinity Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification. - A minimum of 2 years post-certificate i.e. CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL experience equivalent to 1,200 hours. - Experience in teaching relevant age groups to be specified by the centre: - Early Years aged 2 to 5 (400+hours) - Primary aged 6 to 10 (400+ hours) - Lower Secondary aged 11 to 14 (800+ hours) - Upper Secondary aged 15 to 17 (400+ hours) - Proficiency in English equivalent to a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C2 level or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Band 8/9 in each of the four sections of the academic module. **D****esirables** - Recognised diploma in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) i.e. Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (DELTA). - Trinity Teaching Young Learners Extension Certificate (TYLEC). - Bachelor of Education Degree Programme in Primary Education or Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). - Experience teaching phonics. **Important Information:** - **Location:** Seoul Metropolitan Area. Teachers are usually assigned to one of three centers, but may be expected to work in more than one British Council centre. - **Monthly Gross Salary:** The monthly gross salary ranges from KRW 2,415,929.00 to 2,787.611Final compensation and teacher level will be determined based on qualifications and experience. - **Contracted hours per week:** Full time, 40 contracted hours, inclusive of 24 teaching hours per week. - **Working Hours:** The working week operates either from Tuesday to Saturday, Wednesday to Sunday or from Sunday to Thursday. Teaching hours are typically scheduled between 13:00 and 19:30 on weekdays, and between 09:00 and 17:00 on weekends. - **Proof of Identity & Right to Work:** Local and international candidates are encouraged to apply. Visa sponsorship is supported as per government guidelines. Relocation package available for overseas successful applicants. - **Contract type:** Two‑years fixed‑term contract, with a strong likelihood of renewal based on performance and organisational needs. - **Start date:** September 2026. - **Please note:** This position involves teaching **Young Learners aged 4-17**. Applicants should have relevant experience working with children and a genuine interest in supporting young learners’ development. - **Benefits:** - Annual leave: 35 days of annual leave, in addition to 14 public holidays. - Unaccountable accommodation allowance (1million KRW). - Mobility package. - Health insurance package. - Acces to courses and professional development opportunities supported by the British Council. **Closing date: 22nd October 2026.** A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. **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