Britishcouncil recruits

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Please read the attachments on the left to ensure that you submit a valid application.

Senegal - English Teachers


We are looking for two dynamic, high-quality teachers to join our expanding teaching team at British Council Dakar, starting on 22 April 2010.

You will be a proficient English user, CEFR C2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) with a CELTA-equivalent and/or local teaching certificate and five years’ post certificate full-time teaching experience.

As part of our team, you will be responsible for planning, preparing and delivering English language classes and materials, and providing an environment conducive to learning, including monitoring and giving feedback on student performance and encouraging student autonomy.

You will also keep updated professionally to ensure high standards so that the British Council remains at the forefront of ELT, as well as enhancing students’ understanding of the contemporary UK. In return, you will enjoy a structured development programme, good facilities and the opportunity to work with an enthusiastic, international team of teachers.

To apply, please send a completed application form and covering letter by email to [email protected] or by letter to British Council Senegal, Amitié Zone B, B.P. 6232 Dakar, Senegal. Anyone sending a Curriculum Vitae instead of completing the application form cannot be considered.

The application form must clearly explain how your experience matches the above profile and include names and contact details of two referees.

Closing date for applications: Friday 19 March 2010. We will not be able to consider applications received after this deadline. Due to the number of applicants, we will only send acknowledgments to those who have been shortlisted.

Nigeria - Customer Service Officers


The British Council in Nigeria is currently receiving applications for 4 Customer Service Officer Posts in the following locations:

•2 in Lagos
•1 in Abuja
•1 in Kano

Please state clearly in your application, which of the locations you are applying to work in. You can specify more than one location in order of preference. We will endeavour (but not guarantee) successful candidates’ placements in their preferred locations.

Duties:

The selected candidates will assist in the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused services, and make sure that the needs of our customers are met. The selected candidates will have a proven track record of successful work in a customer-focused environment, and be adept at team-working as well as working independently. They will be used to meeting demanding deadlines. The selected candidates should have excellent IT skills.

How to apply:

Read through the job description document. To help you understand and complete the application form, read through the How to complete the application and guidance for applicants documents very carefully. Download and complete the application form.

Listed within the job description document, you will find a number of listed ‘competencies’, read through the competency dictionary for an explanation of the required ‘competencies’. Evidence against those competencies will need to be provided in your application form under the ‘Evidence in support of your application’ area.

You are also required to complete the Equal Opportunity Questionnaire. Please complete both the application form and Equal Opportunity Questionnaire electronically and submit to [email protected] by 10.00a.m on 15 March 2010