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Job Overview
The British Council in Thailand has three offices, two teaching centres in Bangkok and works with a number of partner schools in Bangkok and Chiang Mai and plays an important role in strengthening UK–Thailand connections through English, education, exams, arts, creative industries and society. Our teaching centres offer English courses for adults and young learners, alongside programmes delivered through partner schools.
As a Senior Teacher, you will be part of a professional teaching community committed to teaching excellence, learner success and continuous professional development. You will have opportunities to share best practices, support and mentor colleagues, contribute to teacher development and stay up to date with the latest developments in English Language Teaching. With nearly 90 years of experience, highly qualified teachers and established teaching methodologies, the British Council provides a collaborative environment where you can inspire learners, support teachers and contribute to excellence in teaching.
Role Purpose
To drive teaching excellence and academic quality by leading teacher development and providing professional support within the teaching centre. The role will promote high-quality teaching and effective learning, creating rewarding and stimulating English language experiences for learners, while contributing to the wider aims and cultural relations mission of the British Council.
Role Accountabilities
Support and develop teachers through effective line management, observations, mentoring and professional development, while ensuring teaching meets the British Council’s global teaching standards. Contribute to CPD programmes, demonstrate and promote effective classroom practice, and share current ELT knowledge and best practices. Deliver high-quality English language teaching that meets the needs of diverse learners, while supporting the implementation and development of teaching products and frameworks. Work collaboratively with Teaching Operations, Customer Services and other teams to enhance the learner experience, while championing safeguarding, EDI and SEND and contributing to the wider academic and cultural objectives of the British Council.
Qualifications and Experience
- Undergraduate degree
- Cambridge CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent TEFLi qualification
- Recognised EFL teaching diploma such as DELTA, Trinity DipTESOL or equivalent TEFLq qualification
- Relevant Young Learner (YL) qualification, where applicable, such as TYLEC, PGCE/BEd in Primary Education or a relevant subject
- 2 years post-diploma i.e. DELTA/Trinity Diploma TESOL (or equivalent qualification) experience.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of management and delivery of teacher training.
- Experience of line managing/ coordinating teaching teams.
- Experience in teaching relevant age groups
- 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).
- University/Vocational students aged 18 to 25 (400+hours).
- Experience of teaching in the school system desirable.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: Basic monthly between THB 84,000 – THB 105,000 (depending on qualification and work experience).
- Annual Leave: Annual paid leave is 35 days.
- Medical Allowances: Group Medical Insurance coverage.
- Settling-in allowance :(if you are recruited from outside Thailand) - Equal to 3 weeks' salary for an accompanied employee and equal to 2 weeks' salary for the unaccompanied employee. Separate Rent loans for expat / overseas recruited teachers and then are deducted from salary.
- Flight: Economy-class return flights for the employee and eligible accompanying family members, including an inbound flight at the start of employment and an outbound flight to the home country upon successful completion of the employment, subject to the applicable policy.
- Baggage allowance :(if you are recruited from outside Thailand) One-time accountable Baggage Allowance £1,200 for single employees and £ 2,000 for accompanied.
Important information:
- Work location: Bangkok, Thailand
- Contract Duration: 24 Months
- Work Schedule : The work schedule for this role will be Mon-Fri, but the overall teaching operation in Thailand is seven days a week.
- Local restrictions on employment: Applicants must have the right to work in Thailand. Candidates are expected to have researched whether they have the right to live and work in the country in which the role is based. Given that our offices have different legal statuses depending on the work we do in those countries, we recommend that you contact HR in the country for additional information on the likelihood of securing a visa. Only at its discretion will the British Council provide support so please check first whether visa support is offered.
- Closing date and time: Monday, 28 September 2026 (23:59 Malaysia Standard Time)
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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