Applications for full-time or part-time work as teacher of English at the British Council Bogotá.  Please read the following before continuing:

Person Specification and Competencies required

Essential

			First degree or equivalent
			CELTA or equivalent qualification
			At least two years post qualification teaching experience
			An interest in teaching both Young Learners and Adults
			The legal right to work in Colombia
			Classroom management skills which include the ability to plan, control and facilitate effective and appropriate interaction in the classroom
			Course and lesson planning skills which include the ability to prepare courses and individual lessons that fulfil course objectives, employ appropriate methodology and meet learners’ needs
			Subject knowledge which refers to the ability to analyse and describe language systems (lexis, discourse, grammar and phonology) and language use (through spoken and written text) and the ability to communicate this knowledge effectively and in ways appropriate to the learners
			Understanding your learners which refers to the understanding that a teacher demonstrates towards their learners and of the learning process
			Learning technologies which refers to effective and appropriate use of different ICT tools in the classroom
			Full mastery of English across all four skills to CEFR C2/IELTS band 9
			An interest and willingness to be part of a dynamic team which seeks to pursue the wider British Council aims
			Working Together – i.e. Shares goals and resources to add more value.  Works towards common goals with others.  Does this be agreeing effective and respectful ways of sharing success.  Generates mutual support, shared benefits and promotes interdependence.
			Making in Happen – i.e. Delivers excellent results, achieves challenging goals and develops self and others.  Does this by setting clear and demanding objectives to deliver what is required.  Stays focussed on measurable outcomes.  Demonstrates standards of excellence and delivers values for money.  Measures progress and adapts plans when necessary.

Desirable

			A diploma-level TEFL qualification
			Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
			Experience of using IT in the classroom
			UCLES man suite and/or IELTS examiner
			Experience of the British Council’s (or other) Performance Management system

Physical disability will not normally be a disqualifying factor for a job.

Teaching is on or offsite and takes place between 6:45am – 9:00pm Monday – Friday and from 8:00am to 6:30pm on Saturdays. Most teachers either teach early in the mornings (6:45am – 9:00am) or late in the evenings (5:15pm – 9:00pm).

If you meet the minimum requirements, please contact:

Tony Hastings
Assistant Teaching Centre Manager
Tony.hastings@britishcouncil.org.co