Teaching Centre Safeguarding Coordinator

As a valued employee of the British Council, you already help us deliver our mission to support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.

You are part of our organisation in over 200 countries and territories and where we are on the ground in more than 100 countries.

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Further Information 

• Number of positions: 1
• British Council Pay Band 4
• Employment Type: Indefinite Contract Local
• Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Deadline to receive applications: 12th August 2026
• Candidates are expected to have the right to live and work in Sri Lanka
• Salary: 142, 840 Monthly Gross Salary

Role Purpose:

• To promote and contribute towards the effective delivery of The British Council’s Safeguarding agendas across Sri Lanka British Council teaching centres and operations.
• To aid the country safeguarding working group on the management, implementation, of the British Council Safeguarding agendas and country safeguarding action plan.
• To support responding and managing the incidents related to Safeguarding in Teaching Centres and Operations – Sri Lanka.

Main Accountabilities:

• Act as the designated contact for all safeguarding and child protection concerns in teaching centres.
• Advise and support teaching and operations staff in proportionate and timely responses to concerns; escalate any adult safeguarding or SEAH (sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment) concerns to the Regional Safeguarding Manager – South Asia.
• Work with TC focal points to develop and implement preventative safeguarding measures.
• Conduct risk assessments according to safeguarding policies.
• Support the delivery of safeguarding refresher training for TC staff, Teachers, suppliers, and partners involved in teaching activities.
• Attend Safeguarding Working Group monthly meetings.
• Meet monthly with the Regional Safeguarding Manager – South Asia to review case logs, evaluate response mechanisms, and agree on formal reporting into global safeguarding.
• Support safeguarding inquiries within Sri Lanka when required with Regional Safeguarding Manager (RSM).

 Role specific knowledge and experience:

Minimum/essential

• Working knowledge on areas covering child protection, safeguarding and SEAH (sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment)
• Proven track record of at least three year’s working experience

Desirable 

• Experience of working on child abuse, safeguarding concerns
• Experience in working with children and adults at risk

Education

Professional Qualification and Certification

Language

The British Council systems and global processes operate in English. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required” 

Please note that all applications should be submitted in English only.
It is advisable to apply in advance to avoid any technical issues at the last moment.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and 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. 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