IELTS Teacher

• To deliver high quality IELTS teaching and admin services to students registered in the British Council’s IELTS Preparation Courses.

Duties

• Teaching:  The minimum contract for an Hourly Paid Teacher is one class for one term (4.5 or 6 clock hours a week depending on the course assigned).  It is possible to be assigned more classes, depending on demand. 

• Cover:  You may be asked to cover for a teacher.  You will be paid at the ‘Teaching Hourly Rate’ for every clock hour worked.  
• Development: You will be required to participate in the British Council’s teacher development programme, including IELTS Teacher Training Course and in-service development workshops.
• Admin Duties: You will be required to prepare and deliver progress reports, record of work done, and formative assessment results within given time frames.  

To be considered, you must hold a Bachelor’s degree, must be qualified with either a Cambridge CELTA or an MA in TEFL, have at least 2 years post-qualification teaching experience and demonstrate English proficiency at C2 level. Teachers who have the experience of sitting the IELTS test are strongly preferred. Also Diploma qualified candidates i.e. Cambridge DELTA/Trinity DipTESOL holders are preferred.

IELTS examiners are not eligible to apply for this position.

To apply for the position of IELTS Teacher, download the Role Profile, Application form and Equal Opportunities Questionnaire. Application form and  Equal Opportunities Questionnaire should be submitted electronically to Addeh.Hovassapian@britishcouncil.am. Please use ‘Application for IELTS Teacher post’ in the subject line.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  

Candidates have to obtain:

•  a recent, satisfactory and clear DBS check at Enhanced status or a local equivalent
•  a permit to live and work in Armenia
•  three satisfactory references 

Note: The shortlisted candidates will be asked to do a language test (upon necessity) before the interviews. The interviews will be held in January 2016. Successful candidates will need to attend an intensive IELTS Teacher Training in February to start teaching in March 2016. 

The British Council believes that all children have potential and that every child matters – everywhere in the world. The British Council affirms the position that all children have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse as set out in article 19, UNCRC 1989. 

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect diversity at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.