Teacher Development Lead

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We work with people in over 150 countries and reach over 700 million people.

We connect. We inspire.

Role 

Provide expert advice and support for British Council teacher professional development projects globally which work with ministries of education and partners to strengthen the practice of teachers, teacher educators and school leaders within basic education systems. Develop high-quality guidance, resources and tools, supporting British Council country teams to deliver effective teacher professional development initiatives in diverse contexts. Draw on research, evidence and programme learning to strengthen our professional development approaches, contribute to thought leadership, and build relationships with education stakeholders and partners globally.

Role Accountabilities

Leadership and Management

• Leading teacher development programmes and globally dispersed teams.
• Contributing to strategy, planning and programme delivery across English and School Education.

Strategy and/or Planning

• Shaping global teacher development strategy and planning.
• Collaborating across teams to strengthen teacher education approaches.

Sector/Subject Expertise

• Providing expert guidance on teacher development frameworks, programmes and best practice.
• Representing the British Council through research, partnerships, training and knowledge sharing.

Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Building trusted relationships across the teacher development sector.
• Maintaining networks, partnerships and knowledge-sharing across global teams.

Risk and Compliance

• Mitigating risks across teacher development initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

Consultancy, Analysis and Reporting

• Reviewing programme performance and reporting key trends and insights.
• Managing monitoring, evaluation, expenditure and risk reporting.

Business Development

• Building strategic partnerships and identifying growth opportunities.
• Leading bids, proposals, contracts and compliance activities.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

• Promoting an inclusive and anti-racist culture.
• Embedding EDI principles through accountability and continuous learning.

Qualification

Education

• Postgraduate qualification in related field and/or Diploma ELT (TEFL-Q)

Professional Qualification

Desirable

• Project management qualification

Role Specific Skills

• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Embedding culture and behavioural change to improve effectiveness and efficiency
• Programme and project management
• Evidence based decision making and problem solving
• Relationship building and management
• Educational research skills

Role Specific Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated capability in developing and managing face-to-face and online teacher training content and professional development initiatives focused on teaching of, in and through English.
• Capability in managing teacher development projects and initiatives.
• Knowledge of English Language Teaching (ELT) across diverse contexts, including supporting teachers within education systems, with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  
  
• Curriculum review and development
• Inclusion and accessibility
• Learner assessment
• Foundational literacy
  
  
• Strong understanding of international education policy, current trends and research.

Desirable

• Capability to design and deliver technical assistance and advisory support to Ministries of Education and other education stakeholders across areas such as teacher professional development, curriculum, learner assessment, inclusion and accessibility, and/or foundational literacy.
  
  

Important Information:

Business Division: English and School Education 

Language Requirement: Proficient written and spoken English

Pay Band: 8

Country/Location: United Kingdom any location

Working Arrangement:  Fully homeworking or hybrid with travel to any of our UK offices dependent on home location.

Contract Type: Indefinite Contract (Permanent)

Contract Hours: Full time - 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Starting Annual Gross Salary: £40,179

Benefits for the UK include, but are not limited to:

• 32 days annual leave, in addition to public holidays
• 3 days volunteering leave
• Career average defined benefit pension scheme
• An unrivalled opportunity for you to get to use all the experience you’ve built up working in and/or leading global organisations to support us in building trust across the world.

Closing Date: 20 October 2026 at 11:59 PM IST and 03 November 2026 at 07:29 PM BST

Proof of Identity requirements/right to work in country: Candidates should ensure they have the pre-existing legal right to live and work in the country where the role is based. Mobility / relocation / visa sponsoring support will not be provided.  

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent and we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.

Safeguarding Statement

The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org