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Role description for a UWS Country Education Manager

Volunteer Teacher Trainer Required for Team UWS Cambodia

• Nov, 03, 2013
• By Tim Howarth
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UWS seeks to recruit a volunteer trained primary school teacher/elementary school teacher to manage or support  (depending on levels of experience) the delivery of quality education to remote tribal communities in north-east Cambodia.

The primary role will be to support and lead the ongoing professional development of local teachers (both qualified and unqualified).

The individual will be able to train and enable others to create an effective learning environment and suitable programmes of work.

The opportunity is available now and commitment must be given to a minimum period of 6 weeks. UWS will provide local transport and accommodation from our hub in Bun Lung, the administrative capital of Ratanakiri.

The ideal candidate would be a trained teacher with experience in the primary/elementary sector, looking for unique and significant professional development and leadership experiences.

For more information:

• For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact tim@unitedworldschools.org.
• If you are interested in teaching abroad or other opportunities at United World Schools visit the UWS Jobs Board and the Volunteer page.

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A UWS country education manager is a challenging and exceptionally rewarding role for experienced educational professionals who want to test themselves, lead charitable work and develop lifelong skills, while making a real difference to and creating opportunities for children from some of the poorest parts of the world. It is an opportunity to build schools and teacher skills in areas where previously no schools have existed.

Experience

Candidates should have experience in an educational role with leadership responsibility. They should have proven success in teaching as well as planning, implementing and managing change in a school.

Skills and Attributes

• Passion for helping others and taking action to improve the quality of life of people in post conflict and poverty stricken areas; a clear statement of educational beliefs and priorities consistent with the aims of UWS.
• Self-motivated and resilient, with a proactive, can-do attitude in challenging situations.
• An innovator with strong leadership skills who is able to take the initiative and carry through plans to a successful conclusion.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to prioritise tasks appropriately.
• Flexible, with ability to motivate and delegate appropriately.
• Self-confidence and high level verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Considerate, tolerant and compassionate for others.
• Full driving licence and/or motorbike licence (preferable)

Responsibilities

The position is a general educational leadership role, where responsibilities are specific to the time of year and country, while working under the leadership of the country project manager. As a guide, the responsibilities are as follows:

• To develop teacher training for village schools developed by UWS, serving indigenous and tribal people in remote areas.
• To facilitate and develop teacher training workshops to improve school management.
• To manage and train UWS staff to build capacity and release responsibility for educational development over time, under a gradual release model.
• To manage, support and lead an international group of pre-university UWS volunteer teachers, recruited from partner schools.
• Alongside the project manager, to run and manage a series of educational projects, staffed by volunteer students from partner schools around the world (May/June/July).
• Liaise with local government to support and build partnerships with local education and government administration.
• To oversee the purchasing of school resources and equipment; to lead the implementation of these resources to promote literacy, numeracy and creative thinking.
• To develop the strategic educational leadership of the organisation in terms of the specific requirements of the country/locality.
• Act in a safe manner at times, following both UK and local laws

This role description is not exhaustive and is liable to review following discussion with the role holder. The role holder will be expected to undertake any other reasonable duties to support UWS as requested by their team leader.

Remuneration

This position is an opportunity to work for an NGO, is unsalaried, and therefore voluntary. Where possible, and as negotiated, some in country costs such as accommodation and transport will be covered by UWS.

Timeline

This position would suit a candidate seeking a career break or internship for a minimum of 6 weeks.