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Role PurposeTo maintain and enhance professional development and academic quality in the teaching centre, through the management of in- house teacher development programme and support
To provide learners with a rewarding and stimulating English language learning experience
To support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission
To promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English
Job OverviewAccountabilitiesTeaching classes according to agreed schedules and standards
Ensuring teaching meets Teaching Quality standards and organisational expectations
Representing the British Council’s values and supporting its plans in Vietnam
Ensuring an effective learning experience
Maintaining good relationships with customers and colleagues
Enhancing the reputation of UK English teaching
Responsibilities & Main DutiesTo plan, prepare and deliver effective English language teaching that meets the needs of different learner groups
To complete teaching- related administrative tasks to specified standards
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 actively engage in professional development and performance management systems and procedures to assure high standards in teaching and learning
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 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
Qualification EssentialFor Vietnamese nationals only: A BA or equivalent/ higher in ESL
Cambridge CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent recognised entry- level qualification to teach English as a Foreign/Second Language
Undergraduate degree (BA or equivalent / higher)
Desirable
PGCE in Primary/Secondary or equivalent
CELT- YL extension/TYLEC
Recognised diploma in EFL i.e. Cambridge DELTA/Trinity DipTESOL
Work ExperienceEssentialAt least 1- year post- qualification experience (600 hours) covering at least two of the following age- groups
Young learners aged 6 to 10
Young learners aged 11 to 13
Young learners aged 14 to 17
Desirable
At least 600 hours’ experience in teaching two or more young learners age groups
Experience of IELTS or Cambridge Exams Preparation
Experience in teaching Adults (500+ hours)
Salary & Benefits Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): offers practical information and emotional support for work and personal issues impacting any aspect of your life. This is a confidential and free of charge counselling and support service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Location: Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Salary: VND 34,922,500 to VND 38,357,500 gross per month, on the Part- Time Teacher salary scale. The salary quoted is the minimum base salary for 50 hours of teaching per month. Hours taught above this are paid additionally at the applicable hourly rate.
Reimbursable travel expenses if you are recruited from outside Vietnam: For employees taking up a part- time teaching role joining from outside Vietnam, any expenses incurred relating to travel to Vietnam, including airfare, baggage or temporary accommodation on arrival will be reimbursed against receipts up to a permissible allowance limit of USD1,500.
Annual Leave: 12 working days per annum plus Vietnamese public holidays (currently 11 days per year).
Additional InformationRenewable Period- Renewable
Vaccination Status- Need proof of double- vaccination to be eligible for Vietnamese work permit
Work schedule (as per operational needs): Teaching schedules typically involve both evening work and working on Saturdays and Sundays – the times at which most teaching activity takes place. Teachers may be required to work in one or more centres in the city they are based in, but scheduling policy is to restrict teaching to one location only on any given day. Schedules are subject to change periodically, but advance notice is given.
Contract Type – Fixed term
Contact Teaching Hours – 50 or more per month
Passport requirements/ Right to work in country: Applicants must be potentially eligible to work in Vietnam and must hold a passport which has at least two blank pages and at least 6 months’ remaining validity.
Contract Duration: 24 Months
Part- time teachers are required to make themselves available to teach at least the monthly number of hours specified in their contract according to the schedule given. Should operational needs require, teacher may be asked to carry out teaching- related non- teaching tasks in lieu of teaching (e.g. developing teaching materials, administrative tasks etc.) as part of their scheduled hours. Part- time teachers may be offered more hours of teaching than in their core contract. If they accept, they will be paid additionally for these hours.
Closing Date – 6th June 2023, 23.59 (India Standard Time)Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Statement