Young Learner Coordinator at British Council

About the job

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 deliver quality teaching and effective learning of English, delivering across the breadth and depth of courses and more complex programmes related to Young Learners in Algeria and across the Maghreb Teaching Centre Cluster

• To support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission

• To contribute to improving the quality of teaching delivered by the centre by developing content/products in area of expertise

• To deliver teacher training INSET sessions as per the Teaching Excellence Academic Plan

• To line manage and mentor teachers

Main Accountabilities

Support British Council’s global English strategy by

• Enhancing British Council’s reputation as a world authority in ELT

• Providing a higher contribution to the quality of teaching delivered by the centre through delivery across the breadth and depth of courses and more complex programs

• Lead on safeguarding as it relates to child protection in the context of the Teaching Centre in Algeria

• Using specialist expertise to support and guide less experienced colleagues, including the delivery of INSETT days and Teacher Training in area of expertise.

• Taking on a formal role as classroom observer

• Leads centre initiatives such as materials development, course design, social events programme

• Line Manage & Mentor less experienced teachers

About You (essential Requirements For The Role)

• Cambridge Delta Trinity Diploma, or equivalent or evidence of intention to complete within defined time

• Cambridge CELTA/Trinity CertTESOLor equivalent

• British Council approved observer status or willingness to complete it within 1 month of taking up post.

• 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

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent

• 4 years post-certificate i.e. CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL experience

• Experience in teaching relevant age groups

• Primary aged 6 to 10 (400+ hours)

• Lower Secondary aged 11 to 14 (800+ hours)

• Upper Secondary aged 15 to 17 (400+ hours)

• University/Vocational students aged 18 to 25 (400+hours)

• Adults General English 18+ (800+ hours)

Desirable Requirements

• Cambridge Delta or Trinity Diploma

• At least one further specialist qualification, such as YL extension to CELTA or British Council TYLEC

• Prior experience in coordinating academic programmes

• Prior experience leading and managing a small team

Further Information

• Role: Young Learner Coordinator – Req 13729

• Number of positions :1

• Pay Band: Higher Teacher

• Location: Algeria

• Contract type: 1 year Fixed term local contract. (Renewable)

• Closing date and time: 4 October 2021 (23.59 Gulf Standard Time)

• Salary: The monthly gross salary is DZD 118,800/- In addition to this you will be given a monthly allowance for Meal - DZD 5,000/- and Transport - DZD 2,000/-

Other requirements: This role is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Algeria. Please note that visas are difficult to acquire for Algeria so candidates should confirm that they are eligible during application.

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.