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Working for the British Council offers you a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in a modern, rapidly changing organisation with worldwide influence and impact. Our jobs offer scope for versatility, initiative and creativity in a stimulating and supportive environment.
Our Equal Opportunity Policy
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our policy helps to ensure that there is no unjustified discrimination in the recruitment, retention, training and development of staff, and that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the basis of age, disability, race/ethnicity, gender, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other grounds. For further information on our approach to equal opportunities and diversity, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion web pages.
Child protection
We recognise that we have a fundamental duty of care towards all children we engage with, including a duty to protect them from abuse. We achieve this through compliance with UK child protection laws and relevant laws in each of the countries in which we operate, as well as by adherence to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), 1989. Our child protection policy is mandatory for all British Council staff and job applicants will be assessed regarding their suitability to work with children.
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Current vacancies
Teacher
We are looking to recruit CELTA qualified and experienced Teacher to work with adult students, delivering high-quality education to British Council standards. You will be part of a dynamic environment that encourages professional development and active participation in our initiatives. If you are passionate about teaching and eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Find out more about the positions and how to apply.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 18 October 2026 (23.59 EET)
Exams invigilators
The British Council in Greece is looking for suitably qualified individuals to join our Venue Staff team of local invigilators on a casual as need basis in Athens, Thessaloniki, Ioannina, Rhodes, Larissa, Volos, Kerkyra, Zakynthos, Chalkida.
We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic applicants to support the delivery of exams and are able to demonstrate:
- CEFR level B2 levels of spoken and written English (preferably Certificate)
- reliability and punctuality
- availability during the week and weekends
- effective teamworking and organisational skills
- ability to work well under pressure
- confident in using digital tools and platforms
All applicants must have the right to work in Greece.
If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please submit your detailed CV by email at recruitment.testday@britishcouncil.org.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 18 October 2026 (23.59 Greek time)
Only eligible applicants will be contacted and invited for an interview.
Cambridge English Speaking Examiners
British Council in Greece is looking for suitably qualified individuals to join our team of Cambridge English Speaking Examiners on a casual as need basis.
We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic applicants to support the delivery of exams and:
- Are eligible to work in Greece.
- Are available to examine at various locations across Greece.
- Are willing to travel to examination venues during scheduled examination sessions.
- Maintain professional standards and comply with examiner training and procedures.
If you are interested and meet the Minimum Professional Requirements listed, you are invited fill in the Speaking Examiner Application form and to submit your detailed CV, clear copies of supporting documents (diplomas or certificates) to prove your education to first degree, TESOL qualifications and teaching experience, by email to recruitment.testday@britishcouncil.org.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 01 November 2026 (23.59 Greek time)
Only eligible applicants will be contacted and invited for an interview.