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Job Reference: BCITE01
Job typeFixed Term Job locationBangladesh
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.
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Department: English for Education Systems (EES)
Contract type: Fixed-term contract for 4 months (renewable)
Closing date: Sunday, 14 March 2021
Role Purpose:
To plan and deliver quality English language teaching and methodology training for primary-level teachers working in Bangladeshi government primary schools in order to develop their English teaching skills and knowledge and their English proficiency as part of the Training of Master Trainers in English (TMTE) project.
This involves developing a cadre of 2,020 Master Trainers who will have a defined role within the education system, supporting other primary teachers across the country to improve their English language and teaching skills.
Challenges & Accountabilities:
The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME) and Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) in Bangladesh have undertaken a major new sector-wide reform programme called the Primary Education Development Programme (PEDP4). One of the quality initiatives under PEDP4 aims to upgrade the English language proficiency and teaching skills of 130,000 teachers of English at primary level throughout Bangladesh. To support this ambition, the British Council has been requested by MoPME to create a pool of Master Trainers from their existing staff through a cycle of training. The focus will be on creating a cadre of Master Trainers who will be proficient and skilled in English, have a clear understanding of effective teaching practice at primary level, and the skills and knowledge necessary to support the development of English teachers in primary schools.
The training will be implemented with the deployment of expatriate Teacher Trainers in 15 selected PTI’s located across the country with 2 expatriate Teacher Trainers based in each PTI. Delivery of the training will be six hours a day and six days a week - equal to 36 input hours per week. The expatriate Teacher Trainers will each follow a five-day week (approximately 6 contact hours/day), on overlapping schedules (Sun-Thu/Sat-Wed) to cover the six days each week. Therefore, approximately 14 weeks will be required in order to reach the target of 500 hours of training for each training participant.
The main duties for this role include but not limited to:
Requirements:
Benefits:
Additional Information:
Passport requirements/ Right to work in country:
Candidates must have a passport with validity for a minimum of 18 months from the start date in role. All necessary background checks as per the British Council Pre-Appointment Screening policy along with medical check-up will need to be completed successfully prior to signing the final employment contract.
Income Tax:
Currently, expatriate staff on official A2 visas are not subject to any income tax. Should that change at any point, staff may become liable for Bangladesh income tax. Should that be the case, income tax will then be deducted at source, according to the provisions of the Bangladesh income tax regulations. While employed on an A2 visa and not liable for Bangladesh income tax, you will be responsible for submitting your income tax return in your home country.
Fares and Travel:
For overseas recruitment, we will provide a single economy class airfare from home country or current location to Dhaka, Bangladesh on the British Council’s preferred airline. On completion of your posting, we will provide you with a single economy class airfare to your home country or next posting location from Dhaka, whichever is the lower value.
Accommodation and allowances:
For detailed role profile of the post please send an email to: BDHRBangladesh@britishcouncil.org
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Equality Statement
The British Council is committed to a policy of equality and to valuing diversity and is keen to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we work at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We aim to abide by and promote equality legislation by following both the letter and the spirit of it to avoid unjustified discrimination, recognising discrimination as a barrier to equality of opportunity, inclusion and human rights. All staff worldwide are required to ensure their behaviour is consistent with our policies.
The British Council has Disability Confident Employer Status. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific requirements or adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.
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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
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