Teacher of English - Early Years - Korea

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Role Overview /Purpose:

As a Teacher of English, you will create a rewarding, engaging, and stimulating learning environment that enables young learners to develop their English language skills and confidence. You will deliver high-quality teaching that promotes effective learning outcomes while supporting the British Council’s mission of building connections, understanding, and trust through language and cultural relations.

Working as part of a collaborative teaching team, you will maintain the highest standards of English Language Teaching (ELT), contribute to the British Council’s reputation as a global leader in English education, and actively engage in continuous professional development and best practice sharing.

This role is particularly suited to an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years teacher who is passionate about teaching young learners aged 3 to 6 and confident in delivering multidisciplinary English lessons, including phonics, to non-native English speakers. Experience teaching primary-aged learners (7 to 10 years old) would be an advantage. We are seeking a dedicated team player who demonstrates strong professional skills, a commitment to learner success, and a willingness to continuously learn and grow.

Role Accountabilities:

In this role, you will deliver high-quality English language lessons that provide engaging and effective learning experiences for students from a range of backgrounds and proficiency levels. You will plan, prepare, and teach lessons that meet individual learning needs while ensuring alignment with the British Council’s Global Teaching Standards and learner expectations. You will monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, encourage learner autonomy, and maintain a strong focus on achieving positive learning outcomes. As a reflective practitioner, you will actively participate in professional development activities and performance management processes, contributing to the continuous enhancement of teaching quality and the sharing of best practices in English language teaching.

You will also play an active role in supporting the wider activities and objectives of the teaching centre, contributing to course development, team initiatives, and the delivery of excellent customer service. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will attend meetings, support marketing and promotional activities, communicate effectively with students, and complete teaching-related administrative tasks to a high standard. Building positive relationships with customers and stakeholders is essential, as is helping learners develop a broader understanding of the UK and opportunities for intercultural engagement. Throughout all aspects of the role, you will uphold the British Council’s values and ensure full compliance with safeguarding, data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion, special educational needs and disability, and health and safety policies.

Qualifications & Experience

Essentials

• University degree or equivalent.
• Certificate in Cambridge Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA); or Trinity Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification.
• A minimum of 2 years post-certificate i.e. CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL experience equivalent to 1,200 hours.
• Experience in Early Years
• Experience teaching non-native speakers of English or English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Proficiency in English equivalent to a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C2 level or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Band 8/9 in each of the four sections of the academic module.
• Role specific skills: As appropriate within Global British Council Teaching Standards at a CORE/HIGHER level:

• Demonstrate subject knowledge
• Engage and motivate learners
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Plan and deliver coherent lessons
• Make use of assessment and feedback
• Manage teaching and learning resources
• Uphold professional responsibilities and values

Desirables

• An officially recognised Early Years teaching qualification (e.g. NILE TEPPE or Diploma in Early Years) or be willing to gain a relevant qualification
• PGCE Early Years + Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Recognised diploma in EFL i.e. DELTA/ Trinity Diploma TESOL (TEFLq)
• Practical extension for TEPPE
• B Ed Early Years + Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• MA Early Childhood Education
• RecogExperience teaching:
  • Early Years Foundation Stage for England (EYFS)
  • International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC)
  • Primary students aged 7 to 10

Important Information:

• Location: Seoul, Korea
• Contract Type: Two-year fixed-term contract
• Start Date: 01 February 2027 (subject to work permit/visa approval and PAS completion)
• Number of Vacancies: 6
• Monthly Gross Salary: From KRW 2,600,000 per month (gross). Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Housing Allowance: KRW 1,000,000 per month (gross)
• Contract Working Hours: 38 hours per week
• Contact Teaching Hours: 24 teaching hours plus up to 2 substitution hours per week
• Hours of Work: Your standard hours of work are 38 hours over five (5) days per week, including one paid hour for a daily break. Your exact working schedule will be determined and communicated by your line manager. The British Council may, where permitted by law and business needs, amend work patterns or schedules, including the introduction of shift work.
• Proof of Identity & Right to Work: Local and international candidates are encouraged to apply. This role is open to all applicants including those who need to relocate to undertake the role. Candidates who do not have a natural right to work in the country will be provided with immigration clearance and visa support. Please note visa approvals are beyond the British Council’s control so any job offer will be subject to securing the required right to work. Relocation support as set out in the British Council international relocation policy is available.
• Benefits

• Annual leave: 19 days of annual leave, in addition to 14 public holidays.
• Health insurance package.
• Access to courses and professional development opportunities supported by the British Council.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 03 November 2026- 23:59 Philippine Time (GMT +8)

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we 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 and 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

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