CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work for a country program; or are visiting country programs.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Assistant Teacher Trainer will be working closely with the Head-teacher of the school, County Education Department officials and other stakeholders as the link between SCI and the volunteer female teaching facilitators undergoing different school leadership and primary and ECCD teacher training related activities. He/She will be responsible for the delivery of quality professional teacher training related trainings which meet the South Sudan National Professional Standards, incorporating literacy and SEL skills, Teachers in Crisis Context (TiCC), Teacher Code of Conduct (TCoC), School Code of Conduct (SCoC) and other Education in Emergencies (EiE) related trainings.
He/She will ensure that activities follow up, joint lesson observations and support MEAL department in conducting baseline and endline assessments for female teaching facilitators and conduct continuous assessment on weekly basis and reported on competencies achieved. Where applicable depending on the time limit, The TT will support the PO in following up and ensuring that the time table is in place and is being adhered to, that the teacher pupil ratio is meeting the minimum requirements. As designated by the Education Coordinator, he/she will sit in the examinations taskforce for the Maban Unified Examinations and ensure all examinations are set, marking guides and examination scripts are marked and assessment results are compiled and shared in line with examinations schedules. The teacher trainer will be responsible for supporting and mentoring the volunteer teachers and school administrators and give professional guidance on lesson preparation. He/she will timely develop individual work plans and write and timely submit quality reports at different reporting intervals.
He/she Manage Education data management thus Create education data base for schools supported by the project, Collect education data in schools and enter in to data base, Analysis school enrolment and attendance of children, Keep records of school property supplied by the organization, Keep record of teachers and school governances(PTA/SMC) and Recording training data on excel sheet and update on weekly basis.
The teacher trainer will work closely with the Education Coordinator in establishing the teachers learning cycles, manage education data and support him to ensure all teaching and learning materials are available in the school or community reading centres(CRC) and that the school is meeting the minimum education quality benchmarks.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Education Coordinator
Dimension of Role:
South Sudan is one of the most challenging and exciting working environments that Save the Children currently works in. The newest country in the world, its legacy of thirty years of war has yet to be even partly addressed as its new government struggles to both mature and reach out to its people. Education rates remain extremely low. According to UNICEF (2020),More than two million children, or over 70 per cent, are out of school in South Sudan, putting at risk their futures and the future of the country. Some of the out-of-school children are living in pastoral communities, moving with their cattle and are not able to attend regular classes. The largest group of out-of-school children in South Sudan are girls. Poverty, child marriage and cultural and religious views all hinder girls' education. The primary contributing factors to this low enrolment rate stem from lack of access, few qualified teachers, limited teaching and learning supplies, and school fees. The agencies still provide some 75% of the basic services of the South Sudanese population. Parts of the country are still racked by insecurity tribal militias, rebel militia groups and direct conflict with the north of South Sudan all take their regular toll on the civilian population.
Save the Children has been active in South Sudan for over 20 years. In 2010 the three active field agencies – Save the Children Sweden, US and UK came together under a unified presence with Save the Children UK as the managing member in the country. We reach and help then meet the rights of hundreds of thousands of children every year.
This is a challenging role in a complex environment. It requires a dedicated, experienced and highly motivated individual who can manage the difficulties of living and working in such an environment and still be fundamental in helping to drive forward our programmes and our ambitions. Equally, South Sudan today is a rewarding place to be a new country that still needs much of its plans for the future to be laid out and put in place. Joining Save the Children here now is thus an immensely exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a country as we, one of the largest agencies in the country, help formulate the future direction of this country helping to put its children first.
Staff reporting to this post: 0
Direct: 0
Indirect : 0
Budget Responsibilities: N/A
Role Dimension: Communicates with Head-teacher, County and Payam Supervisors and Inspectors, volunteers, school leadership, teachers, community leaders, PTAs, SMCs and Children
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Plan, prepare and deliver high quality Teacher Training that meets the needs of volunteer ECCD, primary school and ALP teachers
Deliverables
- Training sessions are developed in accordance with South Sudan teacher training standards under the guidance of the Education Coordinator. Time table, lesson plans and scheme of work to be kept in record.
- Effective use is made of audio, video, information and communication technologies and participatory methodologies to achieve learning aims and lesson objectives.
- Training content and materials are appropriate to the local context and sensibilities.
- Joint Mentoring & Teaching Development: Mentor, tutor and observe the volunteer female teaching facilitators.
Deliverables
- Regular and frequent joint CED /SC school visits in order to coordinate, lead and support team teaching, teacher observations and feedback, co-planning of lessons and conducting evaluation of learning with teachers, giving one-to-one guidance.
- Identify and support the use of materials for teachers’ self-study and administration.
- Identify, demonstrate and support the use of teaching materials available in schools (locally available and SC provided).
- Ensure regular observation sessions are done both in primary schools and in the ALP centres to enable the volunteer teachers continuously apply what they are learning. Trainers should provide constructive[1] feedback on teacher development.
- The female teacher trainees are trained in the use of attendance registers tests, learning assessments, lesson planning, (and their purpose). School management and the development of teaching and learning materials.
- Support the Teachers’ Peer Support Networks/Teachers Learning Circles With the support of the Teacher Trainers, the female teaching facilitators are able to demonstrate increasing professional confidence in both their classroom practice and in their own use of English and Arabic language. Effective use is made of a wide range of materials, resources and technologies.
- Administration: Participate in curriculum & materials development, testing, evaluation and feedback tools in line with teacher training syllabus.
Deliverables
- Accurate and useful weekly overall and individual (teachers) progress reports are provided to the Education Coordinator. Any issues of concern are raised in a timely manner and should be raised verbally during regular, semi-formal updates.
- Trainees’ performance is assessed accurately and as required by the South Sudan Teacher Professional Development standards.
- Contribute input and support interaction with trainees and their learners in school in a constructive way.
Other Duties
- Work with the County and Payam Inspectors and Supervisors, Education and CYP officers to ensure synergy between SC education and CYP interventions
- Participate in any other activities as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time within the period of of the training.
- Comply with all relevant Save the Children International policies and procedures with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) (Section should not consist of Competencies as this are the standard Values in practice)
Accountability:
- holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
- sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
- widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
- builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
- values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
- develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
- honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent teacher training experience at college/university level and must have undergone full teacher training course
- Proficiency in computer skills (Mircrosoft word, spreadsheet, powepoint, internet).
- Knowledge in education data management.
- Experience of delivering training to adult groups
- Proven experience of supporting and mentoring teachers and delivering teacher training sessions
- Experience in teaching at primary school level
- Good planning and organising skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills; including spoken, written and reading fluency in Arabic and English.
- Self-motivated and ability to work with little supervision
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Team player and flexible to take roles in supporting school administration as part of mentoring teachers
- Respect for local culture and customs
- Familiarity with Child rights and education issues in South Sudan
Desirable
- Experience in Maban and Upper Nile state of South Sudan.
- Motorbike driving licence is a Must
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures as such Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.