Hourly Paid Teacher

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 Role Purpose We are looking for dedicated teachers currently based in Taiwan to provide learners with a rewarding and stimulating English language learning experience. This role plays a key part to promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English and to support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission. Main Accountabilities The role involves planning and delivering high-quality language lessons tailored to diverse learner needs while upholding British Council standards. It also includes monitoring progress, providing constructive feedback, and fostering learner autonomy, while engaging in professional development to maintain excellence. Support centre activities by contributing to course improvement, attending meetings, and assisting with marketing. Build strong relationships with customers and colleagues, promoting UK cultural relations and intercultural interactions. Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety policies. Qualifications and Work Experience Essentials * Cambridge CELTA/ Trinity Certificate TESOL * Undergraduate/University degree in any discipline * High proficiency in English i.e. full mastery of English across all 4 skills equivalent to user CEFR C2. * 2 years post-certificate (i.e., CELTA or Trinity Certificate TESOL) experience * Experience in teaching relevant age groups: * Young learners aged 4-7 (400+ hours) * Young learners aged 8-12 (400+ hours) * Young learner aged 13-17 (400+ hours) * Adults 18+ (400+hours) Desirables * Cambridge DELTA or Trinity Diploma or equivalent * PGCE/B.Ed. in Primary or Secondary or equivalent * Certificate in English Language Teaching to Young Learners extension or Teaching Young Learners Extension Certificate Important Information * This role is only open to candidates who are currently based in Taiwan and have legal right to work * Salary: NT$950 per hour * Contract length: Indefinite * Work Schedule: We seek Hourly-Paid Teachers available primarily on Saturdays and/or Sundays, for morning and evening classes. * Location: Taipei and Linkou branch * Performance enablement: Our professional development pathways are organized by professional practice using the British Council’s Continuing Professional Development frameworks for teachers. These frameworks address the skills and knowledge English language professionals need in their day-to-day working lives and throughout their careers. As part of our teaching staff you will: * Meet regularly with your line manager to discuss your progress * Attend regular training sessions, including in-person sessions as well as a large range of online training * Get feedback on your classes from a highly trained team of teacher trainers * Have access to the British Council library of relevant ESL materials. * Passport requirements/ Right to work in country: Local labour requirements specify that only passport holders from countries where English is the official language used in the country specified in the passport are eligible for an ARC. Applicants for hourly-paid positions can have a primary employer which sponsors the ARC and the British Council Taiwan will be the secondary employer. Advert closing date: Sunday, 14 June 2026 (Early applications are encouraged, as this role may close sooner if ideal candidates are identified.) 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 askhr@britishcouncil.org