Brirish Council Jobs In Tanzania Teacher of English, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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British Council Jobs In Tanzania

Fixed term contracts: - 2 Years for Full time - 1 Year for Part time and Hourly paid.Pay Band 6 / Open to all / Applicants with Pre-existing right to work in Tanzania will have an added advantage. Successful candidates will meet their travel costs to the working station and accommodation expenses while on post. Deadline for submission of application is 5 June 2017 at 23.59 UK time

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Areyou good with people, hardworking, enthusiastic, positive, sociable, patient,professional?

Are you looking fora challenge?

Doyou have a good level of English, a university degree, a recognised Englishteaching qualification…?

If so, are you interestedin working for the British Council as a teacher?

TheBritish Council in Tanzania has a young, dynamic staff from many backgroundsand who are fun to work with. We are now looking to recruit English teachersfor our centre in Dar es Salaam.

Applicationsfrom people who do not meet all of the criteria will also be considered.

Ifyou want to find out more, please register for one of our welcome sessions orcontact us at info@britishcouncil.or.tz or call us at +255 686 888 000
Purpose of job (globalstandard)

To promote and ensurequality teaching and effective learning of English
To support the wider aimsof British Council and its cultural relations mission

Context and environment
There has been a British Council presence inTanzania since 1947. English Language Teaching forms a major part of theoperational strategy with offers available for young learners, adults andcorporate studentsThe Teaching Centre team consists of a Centre Manager,an Academic Programme Manager and currently 5 other teachers, Registrar, aBusiness Development Manager and a Customer Services Team.

The Teaching Centre operates all year round. Wehave approximately 400 students per term.

Accountabilities
The post holder will supportBritish Council’s global English strategy by:

delivering teaching to thehighest standards of English Language Teaching
enhancing British Council’sreputation as a world authority in English Language Teaching
continuing professionaldevelopment and sharing of best practices

Responsibilities

Ensuring teaching meetslearner needs and expectations.
Ensuring teaching meets qualitystandards and organisational expectations
Maintaining goodrelationships with customers and colleagues
Supporting the teachingcentre’s activities and British Council plans

Main duties

Plan, prepare and deliverhigh quality English language teaching that meets the needs of differentcustomer groups
Monitor progress and provideregular feedback to help manage students’ performance throughout the course,and actively promote learner autonomy
Complete teachingrelated administrative tasks to specified standards
Actively engage inprofessional development to ensure quality and high standards in teaching andlearning.
At all times deliverexcellent customer service
Ensure standards for the following policies are upheld:
Childprotection
EqualOpportunity and Diversity
Health and safety

Key Relationships
Internal

Other teachers
Centre management team
Centre administration team
Customer services team
Other British Council teams
Wider Teaching English as aForeign Language community

External

Learners
Parents
Partner schools
Corporate clients

Other important features orrequirements of the job(e.g.travel, unsocial/evening hours, restrictions on employment etc)

(Centre-specific) i.e.Evening and weekends, split shifts (where relevant) attendance at TeacherTraining workshops etc.
Right to live and work in Tanzania.
Criminal Records Bureau check

Essential Requirements
British Council behaviours

Making it happen(essential): delivering clear results
Working together(essential): establishing common goals with others

Please note: the other behaviours will not be assessed at interview. However, all behaviourswill be used for performance management purposes once the post holder is at post.

Skills and Knowledge(all skills = global standard)Level of skills by centre need

Teaching Skills Essential

Good classroom management
Good course and lessonplanning
Good subject knowledge
Understanding your learners

Experience
Newly qualifiedteachersConsideration will also be given to candidates who arewilling to study for TEFL qualifications

Qualifications
Certificate in TeachingEnglish as a Foreign Language or equivalent

Experience
Desirable requirements

2 years teachingexperience
IELTS examiner
Young Learner &YoungAdult experience

Qualifications

Recognised diplomain EFL i.e. DELTA

Pay Band: Pay Band 6Region: Sub Saharan Africa

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