British Council Sri Lanka

English teacher at a language centre

“Senior Teacher-Young Learners”

English abroadColombo · Sri Lanka

290,000 to 362,255 Sri Lankan rupees

Per month

Before you apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in Sri Lanka.
A Cambridge DELTA or Trinity Diploma TESOL, or an equivalent recognised by the British Council.
Experience of line managing or coordinating teaching teams.

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About this job

A senior teaching role with the British Council Sri Lanka, supporting teachers in young learner classrooms.

The British Council Sri Lanka is dedicated to empowering teachers to provide high-quality education in Young Learner classrooms, fostering professional development, and ensuring impactful learning experiences.

At a glance

Setting: The main centre is in Colombo, with further locations in Kandy, Jaffna and Matara. with the main center in Colombo and additional locations in Kandy, Jaffna, and Matara
Students: Young learner classes, mostly on Fridays and Saturdays. Young Learner courses are mostly delivered on Fridays and Saturdays.
Hours: Teaching is face-to-face seven days a week, with young learner courses mostly on Fridays and Saturdays. Teaching is currently face-to-face 7 days a week, but Young Learner courses are mostly delivered on Fridays and Saturdays.
Work commitment: 37.5 hours a week. Contract Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Contract length: 24 months. Contract Duration: 24 Months
Housing: Accommodation is paid by the employee, with help finding it. Assistance provided by Resources by sharing leads for brokers for searching for accommodation. Permanent accommodation to be paid by employees themselves
Visa: Applicants must already have the right to work in Sri Lanka. Applicants must have the right to work in Sri Lanka.

Details to confirm: Class size, Contract, Start date

Class size: Class size is not specified.
Contract: The posting does not confirm employee or contractor status.
Start date: No start date is listed.

Who can apply

Teaching certificate: A Cambridge DELTA or Trinity Diploma TESOL, or an equivalent recognised by the British Council. Cambridge DELTA or Trinity Diploma TESOL or equivalent as recognised by the British Council.
Also asked for: Experience of line managing or coordinating teaching teams. Experience in line managing/ coordinating teaching teams.

Details to confirm: Language, Degree, Experience

Language: Language requirements are not specified.
Degree: Degree requirements are not specified.
Experience: Experience requirements are not specified.

Pay and payment terms

Employer’s published rate. Senior teachers for young learners. Basic monthly salary depends on qualifications and experience.

How pay is worked out: A basic monthly salary depending on qualification and work experience. Basic monthly between 2,90,000 LKR - 3,62,255 LKR (depending on qualification and work experience).
Bonuses: 35 days of paid annual leave. Annual paid leave is 35 days.

Details to confirm: Payment schedule, Payment method, Cancellations and no-shows

Payment schedule: The payment schedule is not specified.
Payment method: The payment method is not specified.
Cancellations and no-shows: Cancellation and no-show payment terms are not specified.

The school

Details to confirm: The classroom, Materials, Support, The day

The classroom: The classroom is not described.
Materials: The posting does not say which teaching materials are provided.
Support: Staff support is not described.
The day: A typical timetable is not provided.

General teaching guidance

General advice, not the employer’s requirements. Check the posting for how this role works.

A language centre may teach different ages, levels and goals across its courses. Find out which groups are yours, what materials you will use and how the timetable works. Build lessons around a clear communication task and give learners useful feedback. Ask about split shifts, preparation time, travel between locations and support for new teachers before accepting.

Good to know before you apply

Details to confirm: How applying works, The demo lesson, Onboarding, Your first weeks, Peak hours, The first month, Tips

How applying works: Application steps are not listed. Follow the employer’s current instructions.
The demo lesson: The posting does not say whether a demo lesson is required.
Onboarding: Initial training and preparation are not described.
Your first weeks: The first weeks in the role are not described.
Peak hours: Peak teaching hours are not specified.
The first month: The first month’s workload and support are not described.
Tips: No additional role-specific advice is published.

How to apply

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Apply on the employer’s own page. Your application goes to the employer.
Check the interview or demo requirements and ask when you can expect a response if the posting does not say.

Never pay to apply, to train or to be placed.

Source: the employer’s own job posting.

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From the job posting

Teaching is conducted primarily face-to-face, with the main center in Colombo and additional locations in Kandy, Jaffna, and Matara.

Questions to ask the employer

Is the pay a monthly salary or an hourly rate, and what happens when a class is cancelled?
How is the timetable built, and how long is the gap in the middle of the day?
Is housing provided or an allowance paid, and which visa do you sponsor?
How many teaching hours a week, and are Saturdays included?
Is there training on your method before my first class, and is it paid?

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