Teacher of English – Early Years (Korea)

Job title: Teacher of English – Early Years (Korea)

Employer: British Council

Location – Korea

Number of Positions - 5

Job Type- Fixed Term Contract

Role Purpose

• To maintain and enhance professional development and academic quality in the teaching centre, through the management of an in-house teacher development programme and support
• To promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English
• To provide learners with a rewarding and stimulating English language learning experience
• To support the wider aims of the British Council and its cultural relations mission

Main Accountabilities:

· Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality English language teaching that meets the needs of different customer groups taking into account individual learning styles.

· Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to help manage students’ performance throughout the course, and actively promote learner autonomy.

· Ensure teaching meets the standards expected in Teaching and Learning Reviews, the annual Academic Quality Plans, and organisational expectations.

· Actively engage in professional development and performance management to ensure quality and high standards in teaching and learning; maintain the British Council’s position at the forefront of best ELT practices.

· Assist with the activities of the teaching center and the British Council's plans, which include attending staff meetings, helping with local marketing events and promotional strategies, completing teaching related administrative tasks to designated standards.

· Maintain good relationship with customers and collegues.

· Ensure guidelines and policies are applied and upheld in relation to Safeguarding, Data Protection, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability, Health and Safety

Education

Essentials

· Undergraduate degree

Professional Qualification and Certification:

Essentials

Applicants must have one of the below UK qualifications or an equivalent from another country

· Montessori Diploma in Early Years

· NCFE Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education (CACHE) Level 4

Diploma in Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Studies (Early Years Educator)

· NCFE CACHE Level 4

Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy - Birth to Seven (Early Years Educator)

· NCFE CACHE Level 4

Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner

· Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care

· Pearson BTEC HNC Diploma in Advanced Practice in Early Years Education

· NILE online Teaching English in Pre-Primary Education

· PGCE Early Years

Desirable

· Recognised certificate in EFL i.e. CELTA/ Trinity TESOL (TEFLi) or Recognised diploma in EFL i.e. DELTA/ Trinity Diploma TESOL (TEFLq)

· B.Ed Early Years

Work Experience:

Essential

· 2 years full-time post-qualification teaching experience in Early Years (and/or equivalent to 1,800 hours) OR 2 years full-time post-qualification teaching experience in Early Years and Primary (and/or equivalent to 1,800 hours).

· Experience teaching non-native speakers of English or English as an Additional Language (EAL).

· Experience teaching phonics.

Desirable

Experience teaching:

· Early Years Foundation Stage for England (EYFS)

· International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC)

· Primary aged 6 to 10

Language Requirements

· High proficiency in English i.e. CEFR level of C2/ IELTS Band 8+ in each of 4 sections of the academic module

Salary & Benefits

· Salary: KRW 3,493,148 - KRW 4,123,233 depending on qualifications and experience. This includes KRW 1,000,000 (one million Korean won) per month housing allowance.

· Annual leave: Annual paid leave is 35 days.

· Fares and travel: If you are recruited from outside Korea, the British Council will pay economy class air fares from your home country to Seoul at the start of contract and Seoul to your home country at the end of the successful completion of the contract. The British Council will also pay for the same incoming and outgoing air fare for spouse, partner, and/or children recognised via the Family Certificate and Partner Declaration Form.

· Baggage allowance: If you are recruited from outside Korea, teachers are eligible for an accountable baggage allowance of £1,200 for single teachers; £2,000 for staff with accompanying partner and/or children.

· Mobility allowances and support if recruited from outside Korea: Hotel stay up to 14 days, airport pick-up, Settling-in allowance

· Medical insurance: British Council Teachers in Korea have the choice of either registering under the Korean National Health Insurance scheme or for private health insurance with our global provider.

Additional Information

· Contract Duration: 2 years renewable

· Contract hours: 38 hours per week

· Tentative start date: 01 Feb 2025

· Work permit/ Right to Work: For immigration and registration purposes, new teachers must:

o Hold a passport from an English-speaking country as defined by Korean immigration services: UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

o Candidates with an F-visa, of any nationality, can apply for this post if they have a university degree from one of the above-mentioned countries.

o Provide an original undergraduate degree/MA certificate from one of the abovementioned English-speaking countries

o Obtain an apostilled / verified criminal record check from country of nationality

o Provide requested documentation to obtain local police checks from previous countries of employment, reference checks, employment checks and qualification checks over the past 10 years.

o Pass a medical check-up in Korea, including an HIV and drugs test

Closing Date and Time – 21st Oct 2024 (23:59 PM ICT)