English Teacher

British Council; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 8400 - 14.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

British Council in Barcelona invites applications for a part-time Teacher of English to deliver learner-centred language instruction across Young Learners and Adults. You will plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons, monitor progress, and provide constructive feedback to help learners build confidence and autonomy.

You will work with a collaborative teaching team, support placement testing and course guidance, and uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health and safety standards to

Formación

• University degree is required for the role.
• CELTA or TESOL certificate from Trinity or related TEC training is required.
• Proficiency in English CEFR C2 level.
• Minimum 1 year post-CELTA experience; potential for training.
• NILE TYLEC or Trinity Young Learners Extension Certificate is preferred.
• DELTA or Trinity Diploma is a plus.
• PGCE/B.Ed in Primary or relevant secondary subject is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging English lessons for a diverse learner population.
• Monitor progress and provide clear, constructive feedback to learners.
• Collaborate with teaching team and support broader teaching centre activities.
• Assist with placement testing and course guidance; uphold safeguarding and health and safety standards during lessons.

Conocimientos

CEFR C2 English

Educación

University degree

CELTA/TESOL (Trinity/TELLO) certification

NILE TYLEC

DELTA/Trinity Diploma

PGCE/B.Ed in Primary or relevant secondary subject

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a committed and qualified Teacher of English (Part-time) to deliver high‑quality, learner‑centred lessons that meet the needs of a diverse student population. In this role, you will plan, prepare, and deliver engaging English language instruction, tailoring materials and approaches to different learning styles and levels. You will monitor student progress, provide clear and constructive feedback, and help learners build confidence and autonomy, while consistently maintaining the highest teaching quality standards.

As part of a collaborative teaching team, you will contribute to the ongoing success and reputation of the teaching centre by supporting wider activities, maintaining strong relationships with students and colleagues, and engaging in continuous professional development. You will also support customer‑facing activities such as placement testing and course guidance, while upholding safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health and safety standards to ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all learners.

About You (essential requirements for the role):

• University degree.
• Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification from Trinity College of London.
• Proficiency in English equivalent to a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) C2 level.
• 1-year post-certificate, i.e. CELTA or Trinity cert. TESOL experience. N.B We would consider applicants with less than 1 year post-CELTA experience, depending on interest in further training in YL teaching and overall potential
• Current recognised extension qualifications are: NILE Teaching English in Pre-Primary Education TYLEC – Trinity Young Learners Extension Certificate
• Recognised diploma in English as a Foreign Language e.g. DELTA / Trinity Diploma
• A PGCE / B.Ed in Primary or a relevant secondary subject is highly desirable.

Further Information

• Role: Teacher of English (49238)- Part-time
• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Contract type: Indefinite contract
• Salary details: 8,390.76 euros to 13,983.84 euros annual gross, depending on the total number of teaching hours and qualifications.
• Working location: The working location is the Barcelona Teaching Centre; however, Teachers may be expected to work in more than one location, e.g., the British Council centre and a partner institution in Barcelona. Increasingly, our young learner teaching takes place in schools, so travel is often required. Corporate classes usually take place online or off our premises.
• Teaching hours: Approximately 12 teaching hours a week. Mainly Young Learners, with some Adult classes possible.
• Most Young Learners teaching takes place on weekday evenings (from 17.30-19h), some lunchtimes from 13 to 15h and early afternoons (from 15-17h), evenings from 19.00 -20.30 (Secondary and adults) and on Saturdays (Primary or Adults only). There are some adult classes in the mornings.
• Closing date: 19th August 2026 (23:59 Gulf Standard Time)
• Right to work: Applicants must be EU nationals or have the natural right to work in Spain, as visa sponsorship is not provided.