Senior Teacher Professional Development and Training
British CouncilTaibeiUpdate time: June 29,2019
Job Description

Senior Teacher Professional Development and Training (TWN-S-2013)


ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The British Council Taiwan has two teaching centres, one in the Xin Yi area of Taipei which holds classes for Primary, Secondary and Adult learners, and one in Shipai area which focuses on Primary and Secondary.

We are looking for a Senior Teacher Learning and Development to be based in our Shipai centre. You will collaborate with teachers and managers across the two centres, and more broadly within the East Asia Region, to help maintain our position as a leading provider of English language services in Taiwan.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AND WHY

You will be required to ensure a high level of engagement within the teaching centre teams at both centres. You will also liaise with the YL and Adult Senior Teachers to deliver effective training days, INSETTs and training courses. This role also requires the successful applicant to have line management experience to effectively line manage up to 6 members of staff.


This is a challenging role and you will need a strong customer focus, experience in management positions and the ability to effectively deliver high quality training to teachers.


WHAT IS INTERESTING ABOUT IT
You can take pride in the fact that you will be part of a team that enables the British Council to meet its objectives and gives all our customers an exceptional experience. You will also be able to join regular professional development, training and skills programmes to develop your experience and skills.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The post holder should have at least four years teaching experience in both Young Learners and Adults, and teacher training experience in TYLEC, CELTA / Trinity CertTESOL and DELTA / Trinity DipTESOL. It is also desirable that the applicant has experience in managing teachers’ performance and line management experience.


BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL
  • Enjoy 35 days paid leave per year plus public holidays
  • Training and Development opportunities

including an extensive internal development programme, support and funding in obtaining

internationally recognised qualifications.



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ABOUT THE BRITISH COUNCIL
The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. Founded in 1934, we are a UK charity governed by Royal Charter and a UK public body. We work to change lives by creating opportunities for people to learn and develop. We work with over 100 countries across the world in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. Last year we reached over 75 million people directly and 758 million people overall including online, broadcasts and publications

Valuing diversity is essential to the British Council’s work. We aim to abide by and promote equality legislation by following both the letter and the spirit of it to try and avoid unjustified discrimination, recognizing discrimination as a barrier to equality of opportunity, inclusion and human rights.

All staff worldwide is required to ensure their behavior is consistent with our policies.

The British Council is a full member of Keeping Children Safe (KCS) and has achieved level 1 child safe certification. We believe that all children have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse as set out in article 19, UNCRC, 1989 and that every child matters - everywhere in the world. In line with the British Council's Child Protection policy, any appointment is contingent on thorough checks including criminal record checks, in line with legal requirements.

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