Job ResponsibilityRole Purpose:
o To promote and ensure quality teaching and effective learning of English
o To assist the Senior Teacher in managing academic quality in Young Learner courses
o To provide learners with a rewarding and stimulating English language learning experience
o To support the wider aims of British Council and its cultural relations mission
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:
Support British Council's global English strategy by:
Assisting the Senior Teacher Young Learners in implementing the Teaching Excellence Action Plan (TEAP)
Line managing up to four teachers in accordance with British Council performance enablement guidelines. Ensure observation and feedback programme is followed. Support the centre in ensuring a positive working environment is maintained.
Providing appropriate support for teachers, parents and students
Assisting in the recruitment, induction and onboarding of new teachers
Delivering up to 14 hours per week of teaching to the highest standards of ELT
Contributing to the development, evaluation and improvement of the Young Learner English language courses, materials and related services to ensure materials are of high-quality and meet customer needs.
Engaging in professional development and performance enablement to ensure quality and high standards in teaching and learning, and maintain British Council's position at the forefront of best ELT practices.
Supporting local marketing and promotional strategy. Support the Senior Teacher in organising and delivering events, such as Open Days.
Ensuring guidelines and policies are applied and upheld in relation to Safeguarding, Data Protection, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability, Health and Safety.
Role specific knowledge and experience:
Essential
1-year full-time post diploma (i.e., DELTA/Trinity DipTESOL) experience
Minimum of 1200 hours in teaching YL aged 5-17
Desirable
YL TESOL qualification e.g., TYLEC, CELTYL
Line Management experience
Knowledge and experience of the local Malaysian educational environment
PGCE/BEd in Primary / Secondary
Certification and Professional Qualifications
Recognised diploma in EFL i.e., DELTA/Trinity DipTESOL
Cambridge CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL
Education
Must be an undergraduate degree
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