Information about the job
Teacher Trainer (ALP)
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candidate. The British Council will not be liable for any costs incurred in connection with the preparation or delivery of applications.
Job title
Teacher Trainer - Academic Language Support
Programme for Mathematics and Science Teachers
(ALP) – Up to 3 posts
Reference
Location
Qatar
Contract
Post 1: 28 Dec 2010 – 31 March 2011
Post 2: 28 Dec 2010 – 13 Feb 2011
Post 3 (if no Science Subject Specialist can be
recruited) To start asap – 31 March 2011
How to apply
Complete the enclosed application form and send to Rita.Mattar@qa.britishcouncil.org, by 0600 hours on Monday 5th July
2010. Applications should be sent by e-mail. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Applications will not be
acknowledged. CVs are not accepted.
In support of your application, please provide evidence that you meet the following:
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behavioural competencies
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skills, knowledge and experience
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any specialist qualifications stated in the person specification.
Confine your answer for each competency to a maximum of 200 words and organise your evidence against each following the
STAR structure:
Situation
a brief sentence or two to set the scene and give the context
Target (or Task)
the specific aspects you focussed on and why
Action
what you actually did, how and when you did it, and the rationale for your choices
Result
what the outcome was and the difference it made
Evidence in excess of 200 words will not be assessed
Before completing this form you must also read the enclosed guidance on completing the application form.
Please do not attach a CV (or any other document) unless it has been requested as part of the recruitment process; they will not be
used to make selection decisions. This is to ensure that all candidates are treated consistently.
Selection
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Candidates who appear, from the information available, to have the qualifications, behavioural competencies, skills, knowledge
and experience that best match the stated requirements for the job will be invited for interview.
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We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
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If five or more candidates meet all the essential criteria at the shortlisting stage, then desirable criteria may also be used.
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At interview candidates will be interviewed against both the essential and desirable criteria.
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When making the final selection decision if it is not possible to select a candidate using essential criteria only then desirable
criteria will be used to make the final decision.
The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the
essential criteria.
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Job aim
To deliver quality programmes for Maths and Science teachers working in Independent schools in Qatar so that they are better
able to teach their subjects effectively through English language medium. To do this through own inputs, supported by senior
trainers, and contributions to team.
Duties
Duty 1 – 50%
Deliver training sessions for Maths and Science teachers working in Qatar Independent schools (under guidance of senior trainer
and at times team training with colleagues); using materials developed specifically for this purpose, which will require ongoing
adaptation, revision and supplementing in some cases. Sessions to have a focus on CLIL methodology. Up to 20 hours contact
time (including school visits). Provide cover, when required, for colleagues on any of the 3 Phases of ALP.
Duty 2 – 30%
Deliver aspects of the teacher development programme in allocated schools, observing classes and giving developmental
feedback, teaching demonstration classes, offering remedial workshops and other teacher development activities as directed by,
and with the guidance of, senior trainers.
Duty 3 – 10%
Contribute as a member of the training and development team. Contribute feedback and ideas for improvement of the training
programme and materials.
Duty 4 – 10%
Assist Senior Trainers in the preparation of regular reports - both general progress reports and reports on progress of individual
participants
Standards
Duty 1
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Assessments of participants and positive feedback from participants, senior trainers and SEC on training delivered show that
course objectives are being met
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All assessment tasks are administered and marked on time
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Feedback from participants is collected regularly and on time
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All sessions delivered punctually to timetable with high level of attendance
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Records of training delivered are kept up to date in the agreed format
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Regular meetings with trainers teaching the same group and peer observation
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Satisfaction of Project Director, Project Manager, Lead Consultant and Qatar Supreme Education Council
Duty 2
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Positive feedback from participants and school management on relevance and quality of inputs
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Number and quality of countersigned written observation feedback sheets
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Satisfaction of Project Director, Project Manager, Lead Consultant and Qatar Supreme Education Council
Duty 3
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Attendance at team meetings with positive contributions
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Contributions to any materials banks or other shared resources
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Contributions to the smooth running of systems and processes used by the training team
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Positive relationships with other team members to satisfaction of project manager
Duty 4
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Reports submitted on time
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Individual reports provide useful developmental feedback to participants on their progress
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General progress reports contribute to continuous improvement cycle
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Claims for school visits, etc are presented in the agreed format with full details and receipts provided
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Essential competencies
Flexibility; Level 2 Applies procedures flexibly.
Applies rules or procedures flexibly, depending on the individual situation, to accomplish tasks or activities more effectively.
Responds effectively to changing circumstances. Remains focused when faced with competing demands. Makes reasonable
adjustments to ensure maximum effectiveness and motivation of self and others.
Teamworking; Level 2
Proactively shares information and learning with colleagues. Addresses conflicts or issues within the team in a positive and open
manner. Provides clear feedback to team members. Uses understanding of different interests and agendas to achieve positive
outcomes. Uses emotional intelligence to understand team dynamics and to harmonise and synergise energies of the team
Intercultural Competence
Higher Level 1
Draws and accumulates lessons from different cultures, experiences and challenges to develop self-knowledge and insight;
adapts easily to different cultural settings; integrates people of different backgrounds into teams in order to achieve objectives
Subject Knowledge; Level 1
The ability to analyse and describe issues related to teaching and learning languages, maths and science and teaching other
subjects through English; the ability to communicate this knowledge effectively and in ways appropriate to teachers.
Training Skills; Level 1
The ability to prepare training sessions that fulfil course objectives, employ appropriate methodology and meet trainees needs; to
plan, control and facilitate interaction in the training room that is appropriate to training activities taking place and promotes
learning, taking into account different needs and abilities of participant trainees.
Teacher Development Skills; Level 1
The ability to mentor teachers in a supportive and constructive way; to observe lessons and give appropriate constructive
feedback and to analyse teachers’ level and style and prepare appropriate interventions to facilitate their development
Native speaker level speaker of English with a first degree, PGCE in TEFL or internationally recognised Diploma in TEFL
(UCLES DTEFLA/DELTA, Cambridge ESOL or Trinity College London Diploma in TESOL or equivalent)
At least 5 years’ full-time TEFL experience post qualification
Teacher Education experience, ideally in an overseas context
Desirable competencies
Previous Experience of Working with Ministries of Education/government agencies
MA in TEFL/Applied Linguistics (or equivalent)
Content and Language Integrated Learning teaching experience (CLIL)
First degree in science, and/or experience of teaching science at secondary level, ideally in an overseas context or EAL setting.
Special requirements
Appointment to this role is subject to approval of CV by Supreme Education Council, ability to get a work visa in Qatar (which
includes a compulsory HIV test), Criminal Records Bureau checks in the UK, and, where appropriate, equivalent systems
overseas. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bindovers, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared.
Due to local law restrictions accompanying partners must be married.
The normal working week in Qatar is Sunday to Thursday; however, a Saturday-Wednesday working week may be required to
meet participants’ needs. At peak periods, you may have to work a split shift on some days (eg carry out school visits in the
morning and then teach 4-7pm).
Trainers are expected to make their own transport arrangements to carry out school visits, but receive reimbursement of
reasonable transport costs against receipts.
Salary
Salary is paid monthly in arrears. We anticipate the starting salary for this job will be QR 13,500-14,500 per month + terminal
gratuity.
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