Pros
- It was great working with trained professionals who know what they're doing (British Council only hire quality teachers, unlike some other language-teaching schools in Paris) - Classrooms are well-equipped and the teachers' room have all the resources you could possibly hope for. - The pay is reasonable and contract is fair. - I had a great mentor who provided support when necessary. I had a few observations and useful feedback on my teaching techniques.
Cons
- It was obligatory to work on Saturdays, which I felt hugely compromised my life outside work. Some evenings, I had an adult class who left the classroom at 10pm, which meant finally getting home very late. - They don't seem to value the PGCE qualification and NQT status based on the UK system, regarding pay scales. Very frustrating since it absolutely should count.