English Language Teacher Trainer (EFL) Talent Pool Role at Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO)

Role Overview Summary

• As an English language teacher educator you will train the minsitry staff, colleges and primary school teachers in Central Asian countries (Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan) by planning, preparing and delivering BLENDED continuous professional development courses which include, conducting language proficiency assessments, face-to-face training, mentoring, coaching, and facilitating peer learning circles and facilitating synchronous and asynchronous online lessons.  
• The role is contingent to funding approval.

Ideal Applicant Summary

• We’d love to hear from you if you have Bachelor’s degree or post-graduate certificate in education (qualifications in Minimum of five years relevant primary or secondary school teacher trainer / head teacher experience) and specialisation in English Language teaching and experience of developing, delivering of BLENDED teacher professional development courses in low-resource settings. If you consider yourself having a strong learner-centred pedagogical expertise; knowledge of using online learning platforms and tools specific to English as a foreign language. This role is for you

Competencies and Behaviour

• At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

• VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.