Higher Teacher (Adults & Young Learners)

29 سبتمبر، 2022

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الوصف الوظيفي

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language.
We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK.
These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.

Role Purpose

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 British Council and its cultural relations mission.

Main Accountabilities:

Support British Council’s global English strategy by

Plan, prepare and deliver high quality English language teaching, engage with a range of different customer groups and deploy a variety of techniques and media (e.g. face-to-face, online, blended learning)
Provide proactive feedback to learners and regularly assess their progress and development to ensure they experience a supportive and effective educational service in accordance with the British Council’s statement of approach.
Carry out a range of supporting administrative/logistical activities to enable the efficient and high-quality delivery of teaching services including maintenance of accurate teaching records, documentation, course material and reporting.
As required, contribute expertise, share content and practical support in collaboration with the global product team to support the development, evaluation and improvement of high-quality teaching courses and materials as part of a formal project for use across the British Council network.
Take on projects, as required, to support the delivery of teaching centre objectives.
Undertake a range of targeted on-the-job and desk based CPD activities (e.g. work shadowing, online learning, wider EFL reading and review of wider teaching practice/techniques) to deepen teaching expertise in a field of specific interest (e.g. young learners, corporates, adults, teacher training, online learning) to ensure teaching practice at a centre/country level is reflective of the British Council’s high standards of methodology/statement of approach.
Build and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the use of digital content/technology/social media in EFL teaching.
Design and deliver CPD initiatives within a developing field of specific interest (e.g. young learners, corporates, adults, teacher training, online learning).
Review and analyse student/customer feedback received to improve personal practice and to make suggestions to senior colleagues in the development of new or improved products, services or ways of working within the Teaching Centre to continually improve levels of customer satisfaction.
Recognise and understand the impact of incidents arising (e.g. complaints, resourcing problems, logistical or technical difficulties) and proactively alert appropriate colleagues.

About You (essential requirements for the role):

High proficiency in English i.e. full mastery of English across all 4 skills equivalent to user (CEFR C2) IELTS Band 8/9 in each of 4 sections of the academic module
Cambridge CELTA/Trinity Cert TESOL or equivalent
Undergraduate/University degree
Cambridge DELTA/Trinity Diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 2 years post-certificate i.e. CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL experience gained from teaching a variety of age groups and levels from young learners through to adults.

You should have experience in teaching two or more of the following age groups:

Very Young learners <4 (600+ hours)
Young learners aged 4 to 7 (600+ hours)
Young learners aged 8 to 12 (600+ hours)
Young learners aged 13 to 17 (600+hours

As appropriate within Global British Council Teaching Standards at a Higher level (3)

Demonstrate subject knowledge
Engage and motivate learners
Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Plan and deliver coherent lessons
Make use of assessment and feedback
Manage teaching and learning resources
Uphold professional responsibilities and values

Working with Children and Adults

Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children and adults at risk
Effective communication and engagement with children and their families
Knowledge and understanding of child development and its impact on learning and behavior
Knowledge and understanding of positive disciplinary methods

Desirable requirements for the role

PGCE/B.Ed in Primary or relevant subject
TYLEC or CELTYL
MA (TESOL or other related subject)
Experience teaching myClass, IELTS, Early Years. Primary + and Secondary +.
1-year post-diploma experience gained from teaching a variety of age groups and levels
Line management of teachers in an EFL context
Teacher training experience or experience in corporate training

Further Information :

Role: Higher Teacher (Adults & Young Learners
Number of positions: 1
Pay Band: BRC-TC-TR
Location: Kuwait
Contract type: Fixed term local contract 2 years
Closing date: 5th October 2022 (23:59 Gulf Standard Time)
Salary: Basic salary is KWD938 and the housing allowance is KWD100.
Other: This role is open to candidates who have right to work and are located/based in Kuwait.

*Please note that all applications should be submitted only in English.
*It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality , Diversity, and Inclusion(EDI) Statement

The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

The British Council iscommitted to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.

We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989.

Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org

Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.