English Teacher 17 views0 applications 262 views

Location: Andavadoaka, Madagascar

Closing date for applications: 31st January 2020

Contract status: National or International

Start date: 19th February 2020

Contract duration: Six month fixed term contract

Remuneration: All food and accommodation provided on site in private accommodation, travel expenses covered and Health Insurance if International contract.

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures develops locally led approaches to marine management that benefit people and nature alike. By listening and responding to basic needs, we design our models to catalyse and sustain marine conservation, unlocking the potential of coastal communities to manage their resources. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local cultures and economies, and are committed to advancing the rights of small-scale fishers throughout the coastal tropics.

Summary job description

We are currently recruiting an English teacher to teach and design a learning programme that responds to the needs of Blue Ventures staff and partners in Andavadoaka, Madagascar. Reporting to the Site Leader, this is a full time role based in Blue Ventures’ Expeditions base in Madagascar. There are five distinct groups that need targeting so as to develop English Language Communication skills ranging from levels A0 to B2. The successful candidate will be required to develop teaching materials relevant to the needs and culture which can be used on successive expeditions by staff and volunteers and create regular language testing systems to track progress and development. After six months they should have built a cohesive and structured program for English Learning that can be reused again and again.

Blue Ventures is a fast growing and mission-driven social enterprise, offering excellent opportunities for further professional development.

Blue Ventures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young and vulnerable people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. This role will require a background check.