English Language Adviser, Bangladesh

Based in Dhaka

2 year fixed-term contract

Salary: £30,915 per annum plus benefits (including free accommodation, pension provision and medical insurance)

You must read the Candidate Information and Role Profile before you make an application. They contain vital information on how to apply, our selection procedures and the application deadline, as well as job-specific information.

The British Council is a world leader in cultural relations, building long-term relationships and trust between people in the UK and other countries, for mutual benefit. The programmes we use to do this are wide-ranging and cover the arts, education, English, science and society. We strive to be continuously innovative to ensure that we represent the best of the UK and are relevant to the needs of the thousands of people we work with around the world. We operate in 238 cities in 110 countries and territories.

We are looking for an experienced English Language specialist for this role. We aim to be the lead advocates and providers of English in Bangladesh, and our global English work needs to be integrated and reflected in all of our work across all projects. This role will gain impact and profile for the British Council as a leader in the field of ELT and lead the implementation and delivery of the country’s strategy for English.

You will have: a PGCE in TEFL or RSA, UCLES, Trinity College, London or other equivalent diploma in TEFLA / DELTA plus minimum 3 years’ full-time post-qualification experience; ELT experience, including proven trainer and teacher training experience (gained in relevant school system contexts overseas); and experience of online, digital and handheld learning. An MA in TEFL/Applied Linguistics is desirable.

Application pack:

• Application form
• Information sheet
• Role profile
• Project and contract management generic skills
• Financial planning and management generic skills
• Behaviours dictionary

Closing date for applications: 27 September 2011, 1200 hours. Applications should be returned by e-mail to: UK-Resourcing@britishcouncil.org.

If you are unable to download the application pack please e-mail the above address.
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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