Hourly Paid Teacher

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity. We work with people in over 150 countries and reach over 700 million people. We connect. We inspire. Role Purpose: Provide learners with a rewarding, engaging and effective English language learning experience by delivering high-quality teaching that promotes successful learning outcomes and student progress. Plan and deliver lessons that meet British Council standards, foster learner confidence and support the development of practical English language skills. Contribute to the British Council’s reputation as a global leader in English Language Teaching (ELT) by maintaining high professional standards, embracing continuous professional development and sharing best practice with colleagues. Through excellent teaching and active participation in British Council initiatives, support the organisation’s wider cultural relations mission of building trust, understanding and meaningful connections between people worldwide. Main Accountabilities: Teaching The role is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality English language teaching that meets the needs of a diverse range of learners and customer groups. The postholder adapts teaching approaches to accommodate different learning needs, learning styles, and modes of delivery, ensuring an engaging and effective learning experience for all students. The role ensures that teaching practice consistently meets British Council Global Teaching Standards and aligns with organisational objectives, learner expectations, and recognised best practices in English Language Teaching. The postholder monitors learner progress, provides timely and constructive feedback, and implements appropriate interventions to support achievement and continuous improvement. The role actively promotes learner autonomy, confidence, and engagement, helping students maximise their learning outcomes. The postholder maintains a commitment to professional growth through active participation in professional development, performance management, and continuous learning activities, ensuring teaching practice remains innovative, effective, and aligned with current developments in the field. Teaching Centre Activities The role supports the successful delivery of teaching centre objectives and contributes actively to the achievement of local and organisational priorities. The postholder participates in staff meetings and collaborates with colleagues to evaluate, develop, and enhance courses, teaching materials, and related services to ensure they remain relevant, effective, and responsive to learner needs. The role contributes to marketing and promotional initiatives by supporting communications with learners, promoting courses and services, and helping to deliver an excellent customer experience. The postholder completes all teaching-related administrative tasks accurately and within agreed timescales, ensuring compliance with centre requirements and operational procedures. Through all activities, the role demonstrates professionalism and reflects British Council values and behaviours in interactions with learners, colleagues, and stakeholders. Customers and Stakeholders The role develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with students, customers, colleagues, and other stakeholders, contributing to a supportive and collaborative learning environment. The postholder promotes awareness of the British Council’s cultural relations mission and integrates opportunities within teaching and learning activities for students to develop their understanding of the UK, its culture, and its values. The role encourages meaningful intercultural engagement both within the classroom and through broader learning experiences, supporting the British Council’s commitment to fostering global connections and cultural understanding. Compliance The role ensures full compliance with British Council policies, procedures, and standards relating to safeguarding, data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion, special educational needs and disabilities, health and safety, and all other relevant regulatory requirements. The postholder maintains a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment, ensuring that learners are treated fairly and respectfully and that organisational policies are applied consistently and effectively in all aspects of teaching and learner support. Role specific skills • 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. Qualifications: Minimum / Essential: • Cambridge CELTA/Trinity Certificate TESOL (TEFLi) or equivalent Desirable • Recognised diploma in EFL eg. DELTA/ Trinity Diploma (TEFLq) • Specialism where appropriate eg YL qualification: TYLEC (or equivalent), PGCE/BEd in Primary or relevant subject. Education: • University degree or equivalent Closing Date: Applications will close at 3:59 PM Mexico time on Sunday, 25 October 2026 Please note that candidates must have the pre-existing, legal right to work in Mexico, at the time of application. Important information: Location: Mexico City - Teaching Centre in Polanco Contract Type: Hourly Paid, Fixed-term, 1 year, renewable Hourly salary: 418MXN (CELTA qualified) and 440MXN (DELTA qualified). Working Hours: Classes are offered from 07.00 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 08.00 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. on Saturdays. This role may require mornings and/or evenings, and Saturday work. Every effort is made to reduce split shifts. 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