Primary Teachers
PRIMARY TEACHERSPrimary teachers
In 2000, 164 countries committed to achieving Education for All by 2015. As access to education is improving, enrolment figures are rising fast, and developing communities now urgently need qualified teachers to deliver quality education.
We’re urgently looking for primary teachers to deliver ‘in service’ teacher training and to go overseas on placements as soon as possible. You’ll work with serving teachers in a cluster of primary schools, introducing them to more participatory, child centred methodology. You’ll be observing teachers and feeding back and also helping them to develop materials using local resources. You’ll work with teachers to improve education programmes by increasing the quality of education and teaching methods.
Roles are generally longer term, ranging from one to two years, and we also have occasional short term assignments for up to six months. For short term roles, you will need at least six years’ experience in your field and be available to depart within one year.
In return, we’ll give you comprehensive financial, personal and professional support. We’ll provide you with extensive training before your placement, and our financial package includes a living allowance, return flights, accommodation, insurance and more. When you return to your home count, we’ll help you to resettle and many of our returned volunteers stay involved with us long after their placement ends.
Now is the best time to volunteer. The Government has made funds available for members of public service pension schemes, including teachers, to volunteer for up to two years with their pension paid. This new scheme will benefit you, your career and the UK education system.
You’ll be a qualified primary teacher with at least three years’ experience. You could be working in countries like Thailand, Nepal, China and Ghana.
For more, visit: http://www.vso.org.uk/volunteer/volunteer-placements/education/primary-teachers.asp
