Deputy Country Manager - English Language teaching project, Brunei

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to lead a major school improvement programme in South East Asia

At Education Development Trust, we lead the world’s largest, longest running and most successful English-speaking teacher programme. Working alongside the Ministry of Education in Brunei Darussalam since 1984, the programme delivers innovative, high impact teaching and learning for Bruneian students. Through specialised national support and the continuous building of our own and local capacity across schools, we support our students to become proficient English language speakers and confident learners

To build on this success, we are seeking an inspirational and experienced educational professional as Deputy Country Manager to lead our English Language Teaching Project (ELTP). You will manage a high capability team of English language teachers who work across 150 primary and secondary Brunei Government schools. An influential and supportive leader, you will create and embed a supportive and collaborative culture within your team and will develop strong, positive relationships with our colleagues at the Ministry. The role offers real opportunity for progression as it will become the key senior post in country from August 2023, overseeing all aspects of the Brunei operations.

You may currently be working in an education institution or leading an education programme and looking for your next career move. With a strong educational sector background, preferably in an international context, we’d be especially keen to hear from you if you have:

• Substantial experience of managing and delivering successful education programmes, with operational, budgetary and financial responsibilities
• Experience of leading and embedding cultural change within an organisation, together with the ability to inspire and lead teachers and line managers
• Sound knowledge of the teaching and learning of ESL/EFL in mainstream primary and/or secondary education
• The ability to think strategically and tactically, and able to influence senior educational stakeholders at all levels
• A shared commitment to our values as a not-for-profit organisation and to diversity and inclusion

If you would like to know more, please download our Job Description. Brunei Darussalam is a small, peaceful country on the island of Borneo in South-East Asia. It is surrounded by pristine tropical jungle and beaches with temperatures around 27 - 30 degrees all year. There is an abundance of wildlife, with colourful tropical birds and monkeys. It is an excellent base for travel opportunities within Borneo as well as the wider South East Asia region with easy access to places such as Singapore, Bali, Thailand and Malaysia.

The package and benefits include:

· A competitive tax-free salary

· Accommodation

· Support for dependants at an international school

· Additional provision in lieu of pension

· Flights and medical insurance

Closing date: Sunday 11th July 2021. Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.

Interview dates: First interviews will take place virtually during the weeks of 19^th and 26^th July. Second interviews will be during the weeks of 9^th & 16^th August and may be face-to-face, depending on Covid restrictions.

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