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Teacher Mentor - Sarawak and Sabah (East Malaysia)


Teacher Mentor - Sarawak and Sabah (East Malaysia) MALT639
Exciting project working with Malaysian primary school teachers in beautiful East Malaysia (Borneo).
We are looking for independent, flexible and self-motivated teachers/teacher mentors to be part of an exciting project with the Malaysian Ministry of Education. 

This is an excellent development opportunity for anyone interested in teacher training/mentoring in a rural, primary context and a unique chance to experience the biodiversity of Borneo from within its fascinating culture.

You will be part of a team of mentors working to provide Malaysian early primary teachers with methodology training, teaching resources and continuous professional development in order to improve the teaching of English in Malaysia. Working as a local teacher mentor within a cluster of primary schools in Malaysian Borneo, you will provide on-the-job support through a variety of development activities, including a range of innovative British Council training courses.

You should have a Cambridge CELTA or Trinity Cert.TESOL and 2 years’ experience including with young learners post qualification. In addition you must be a highly proficient speaker of English with a degree from a recognised university. Experience of teacher training/development, line management or coaching/mentoring is desirable.

Start date: 
21st January 2013

Contracts will end on 30th September 2013

Closing date: ASAP for January start

Role Profile and Vacancy Information
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Enquiries about the post can be sent to the attention of the East Asia Teacher Recruitment team (based in Singapore) atmentorvacancies@britishcouncil.org.my   

Internal candidates only: please remember to include the full version of your most recent (2011/12) end-of-year-record of performance and confirm when the system prompts you to, that you have discussed the application with both your line and centre manager. 

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. The British Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of its partners to share this commitment. Appointments are contingent on thorough checks, including Criminal Records checks.