EDUCATION TEACHER TRAINER
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
A. Plan, prepare and deliver high quality Teacher Training that meets the needs of volunteer ECCD, primary school and ALP teachers.
Deliverables
1. Training sessions are developed in accordance with South Sudan teacher training standards under the guidance of the Education Coordinator. Timetable, lesson plans and scheme of work to be kept in record.
2. Effective use is made of audio, video, information and communication technologies and participatory methodologies to achieve learning aims and lesson objectives.
3. Training content and materials are appropriate to the local context and sensibilities.
B. Joint Mentoring & Teaching Development: Mentor, tutor and observe the volunteer female teaching facilitators.
Deliverables
1. Regular and frequent joint CED /SC school visits to coordinate, lead and support team teaching, teacher observations and feedback, co-planning of lessons and conducting evaluation of learning with teachers, giving one-to-one guidance.
2. Identify and support the use of materials for teachers’ self-study and administration.
3. Identify, demonstrate, and support the use of teaching materials available in schools (locally available and SC provided).
4. Ensure regular observation sessions are done both in primary schools and in the ALP centers to enable the volunteer teachers continuously apply what they are learning. Trainers should provide constructive feedback on teacher development.
5. The female teacher trainees are trained in the use of attendance registers tests, learning assessments, lesson planning, (and their purpose). School management and the development of teaching and learning materials.
6. Support the Teachers’ Peer Support Networks/Teachers Learning Circles With the support of the Teacher Trainers, the female teaching facilitators are able to demonstrate increasing professional confidence in both their classroom practice and in their own use of English and Arabic language. Effective use is made of a wide range of materials, resources and technologies.
C. Administration: Participate in curriculum & materials development, testing, evaluation and feedback tools in line with teacher training syllabus.
Deliverables
1. Accurate and useful weekly overall and individual (teachers) progress reports are provided to the Education Coordinator. Any issues of concern are raised in a timely manner and should be raised verbally during regular, semi-formal updates.
2. Trainees’ performance is assessed accurately and as required by the South Sudan Teacher Professional Development standards.
3. Contribute input and support interaction with trainees and their learners in school in a constructive way.
Other Duties
1. Work with the County and Payam Inspectors and Supervisors, Education and Child Protection officers to ensure synergy between SC education and CP interventions.
2. Participate in any other activities as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time within the period of of the training.
3. Comply with all relevant Save the Children International policies and procedures with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, security, equal opportunities, and other relevant policies.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice):
Accountability:
• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development, and encourages others to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
• Future orientated, thinks strategically.
Collaboration:
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters.
• Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Recent Teacher training experience at college/university level and must have undergone full teacher training course
Essential
• Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft word, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, internet).
• Knowledge in education data management.
• Experience of delivering training to adult groups
• Proven experience of supporting and mentoring teachers and delivering teacher training sessions
• Experience in teaching at primary school level
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; including spoken, written and reading fluency in Arabic and English.
• Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player and flexible to take roles in supporting school administration as part of mentoring teachers
• Respect for local culture and customs
• Familiarity with Child rights and education issues in South Sudan
Desirable
• South Sudanese with good knowledge of education system of South Sudan.
• Motorbike driving license is a Desirable.
• Representational skills;
• Knowledge of local language spoken is an asset. Fluency in written and spoken English and other vernacular languages of South Sudan
Child Safeguarding and Code of Conduct:
The Post holder will adhere to Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct set out.
Save the Children’s work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children’s rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct set out the standards which all staff members must adhere to:
JOB DESCRIPTION
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15 DEC 2023
29 DEC 2023 – 20:00 EAT
WORLDWIDE
PROGRAMME OPERATIONS
PERMANENT
FULL-TIME