Education/academic teaching Jobs at British Council, Edify among other Companies

Deadline of this Job: 31 july 2022

STELIR Academic Manager, Rwanda
Location: Kigali, Sub Saharan Africa, RW
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
The Academic Manager will lead the academic management of the Secondary Teachers English Language Improvement Rwanda (STELIR) project.
The postholder will manage all aspects of the project: administering and analysing the English language proficiency testing of secondary teachers, local English Teacher Trainers (ETTs) and e-Teachers/Moderators (eTMs); the development, delivery and support of teacher training for the ETTs and eTMs, including both face-to-face and online components; management of international and national consultants; and management of materials development for and delivery of intensive face-to-face and remote blended English courses for Rwandan secondary teachers. Role specific knowledge and experience:
TEFL-Q: a diploma level qualification in teaching English as a foreign / second language which meets accreditation UK requirements
• Minimum 3 years’ post TEFL-Q experience of English language teaching and training
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of managing partner funded teacher development programmes in public education systems and working with a range of external and internal partners, e.g. Ministries of Education, teacher training centres, and development partners
• Minimum 2 years' experience of managing external international consultants
• Experience of working in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or other development contexts
• Able to lead a diverse team of internal and external project staff
• Able to think and plan creatively to find practical solutions to unexpected challenges
• Able to build and manage relationships with high-level education stakeholders

Role Specific Skills:
• Able to create and adapt contextualised, culturally appropriate, gender sensitive and inclusive English language training materials
• Able to think and plan creatively to find practical solutions to unexpected challenges

Desirable Experience:
MA in ELT or Education or equivalent
• Experience of delivering partner funded teacher development programmes in public education systems and working with a range of external and internal partners, e.g. Ministries of Education, teacher training centres, and development partners
• Experience of managing remote/blended English language teaching programmes
• Experience of managing the development of English courses, including e-learning courses
• Experience of content and copyediting of English language teaching and learning materials
• Experience of working with secondary level schoolteachers

Further Information
Pay Band – 7
Contract Type – Fixed Term ending December 2025
Location – Kigali, Rwanda
Eligibility – This role will be offered on long-term strategic international assignment terms which includes visa and transfer support and benefits such as assignment allowances, housing and utilities, and schooling. Please note Visa approvals are beyond the British Council’s control so any job offer will be subject to securing the required right to work.
The full International Assignment package is offered at the discretion of the British Council and may not be available to candidates who are currently already based in another location but have significant connections to the host location. Applications for locally hired candidates are welcome but if successful will not qualify for the international assignment package and will continue on local terms and conditions of service.



STELIR Senior Trainer, Rwanda
Date: 11-Jul-2022
Location: Kigali, Sub Saharan Africa, RW
Company: British Council
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.

STELIR Senior Trainer Rwanda
Role Purpose
The successful role holder will maintain and enhance professional development and academic quality in the Secondary Teachers English Language Improvement Rwanda (STELIR) project through the management of teacher development programmes, including materials development. They will promote and ensure quality training, teaching, and effective learning of English.
The Senior Trainer will provide project beneficiaries with a rewarding and stimulating English language learning experience and support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission. Role specific knowledge and experience:
The main essential knowledge and experience points that we are looking for you to evidence are:
TEFL-Q: a diploma level qualification in teaching English as a foreign / second language which meets accreditation UK requirements
• 2 years post-diploma i.e. DELTA/Trinity Diploma TESOL experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience of management and delivery of teacher training
• Experience of line managing/ coordinating teaching teams
• Minimum 2 years' experience of managing external consultants
• Experience of working in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or other development contexts

Role Specific Skills:
• Able to create and adapt contextualised, culturally appropriate, gender sensitive and inclusive English language training materials
• Able to think and plan creatively to find practical solutions to unexpected challenges

Desirable Experience:
MA in ELT or Education or equivalent
• Experience of delivering partner funded teacher development programmes in public education systems and working with a range of external and internal partners, e.g. Ministries of Education, teacher training centres, and development partners
• Experience of managing remote/blended English language teaching programmes
• Experience of managing the development of English courses, including e-learning courses
• Experience of content and copyediting of English language teaching and learning materials
• Experience of working with secondary level schoolteachers


Further Information
Pay Band – 6
Contract Type – Fixed Term ending December 2025
Location – Kigali, Rwanda
Eligibility – This role will be offered on long-term strategic international assignment terms which includes visa and transfer support and benefits such as assignment allowances, housing and utilities, and schooling. Please note Visa approvals are beyond the British Council’s control so any job offer will be subject to securing the required right to work.
The full International Assignment package is offered at the discretion of the British Council and may not be available to candidates who are currently already based in another location but have significant connections to the host location. Applications for locally hired candidates are welcome but if successful will not qualify for the international assignment package and will continue on local terms and conditions of service.
Closing Date – 31 July 2022 (23:59 South Africa Time)

*Please note this role is contingent on signature of the Head Contract. Offer/Contract will be signed with the successful candidate upon signature of the Head Contract with Donor.



Position Summary
One of the strategic pillars of Edify’s mission to improve and expand sustainable Christ centered education is helping Edify’s partner schools to improve both school administration as well as teaching and learning in order to enhance learning outcomes and employability. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator capable of training adult learners to effectively lead a school and implement education programs in classrooms. The Education Specialist must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to relate to the needs of school proprietors, head teachers/principals and teachers, receiving their feedback and requests gracefully while maintaining focus on Edify’s mission.

Here are some of the current initiatives that Edify is implementing in schools:
• The Edify Leadership Training Modules for school proprietors/head teachers/principals and other academic leaders in the school
• The training and implementation of Early Childhood (EC) Programs
• The training and implementation of literacy programs: Phonics by Phone (PbP), Reading Centers and Book Festivals
• The annual Edify Leadership Institute (ELI)
• Edify Teaching Certificate - online training for teachers

Work Environment
This position will be a full-time role based in Edify’s office in Kigali, Rwanda. There will also be collaboration with Edify’s global team in the other countries where we work. The atmosphere of Edify is one where you can expect to perform widely-varied tasks across the education spectrum.
Edify believes in the importance of using local resources in order to avoid duplication and build local capacity. Most of its program activities are, therefore, implemented in partnership with local microfinance and training organizations.
The Education Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, following up and assessing Edify’s programs for school improvement and school leadership development in its partner schools in Rwanda. S/he will act as a coach and mentor for leaders of Edify partner schools and will work closely with other members of the Rwanda team and Edify’s international Education Team.

Primary Responsibilities:
Develop and Support Education Initiatives
• Creatively design interventions, trainings, content and strategic approaches.
• Develop close partnerships and school support mechanisms with Edify partner schools.
• Identify experts and resources that can support and enrich Edify’s school improvement programs.
• Coordinate all school leadership trainings and serve as a back-up trainer for Edify partner schools.
• Visits schools to provide follow-up and support after the delivery of each leadership training module.
• Support trainers as they offer leadership trainings to Edify partner schools.
• Update training modules and help design improvements to increase effectiveness.
• Assist with the design of new education programs.
• Execute program implementation plans.
• Work closely with the VP for Education to carry out training programs including the Edify Leadership Institute, research and other capacity-building interventions.
• Oversee the Phonics by Phone program in a cohort of Edify Core schools.
• Monitor and evaluate teacher implementation and student progress of the EC Initiative.
• Design and deliver a variety of literacy workshops and trainings for EC and lower primary teachers, including phonics training, creation of literacy related Teaching and Learning Materials, etc.
• Serve as a support and resource to all Edify partner schools (e.g., offer an annual workshop at the ELI).
• Create an education strategic plan for Rwanda that targets CORE schools but includes opportunities for all partner schools.
Collaborating with Partners/Agencies
• Liaise with Edify’s partners in the design and assessment of programs.
• Liaise with agencies involved in the education sector, including the Ministry of Education, professional associations, universities, donors and NGOs.
• Develop linkages with other education organizations that enable Edify to learn as well as share its experience with others in the education sector.
• Remain abreast of education sector developments in Rwanda that are relevant to low-fee independent schools.
• Keep Edify partner schools informed of developments in government education policies and standards.

Administration and Reporting
• Monitor and evaluate specific program initiatives.
• Complete and submit quarterly reports to the Country Director and the VP of Education.
• Document Edify’s experience and write reports as required.
• Input information in the Edify database and sign-off on training programs.
• Assess program effectiveness and sustainability.

Other
• Work with Edify’s Education Team and staff from other Edify departments to support the integration of education technology interventions, develop new strategies, monitor progress and assess impact.
• Participate in regularly-scheduled online/telephone meetings with the Education Team from all Edify partner countries.
• Provide support to other staff when they create and deliver training.
• Provide input on curriculum development and training initiatives spearheaded within Edify’s Education Team.
• Carry out other activities that may be required.

Position Requirements:
• Fluency in English
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• A minimum of three years teaching experience in a school and/or five years as an educator/trainer.


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