In 2000, 164 countries committed to achieving Education for All by 2015. As access to education is improving, enrolment figures are rising fast, and developing communities now urgently need qualified teachers to deliver quality education.
Right now we're looking for nearly 150 primary school teachers to work in countries such as Malawi, Rwanda and The Maldives. By sharing your skills and experience with local colleagues you'll ensure that they can provide quality child-centred education to more children in their countries. If you’re a qualified primary school teacher with at least 3 years' experience, we want to hear from you.
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Primary methodology trainer - Eritrea As a Primary English Methodology Trainer, you’ll make a direct contribution to improving the quality of English Language training in the Keren district. Based in the Ministry of Education Offices, you’ll work to ensure that more children can achieve the level of English needed to access tertiary education. Read the full volunteer job description:
Primary education advisor - Nepal As a volunteer with the District Education Office you’ll improve the quality of classroom teaching and learning, particularly for girls and children with disabilities. Read the full volunteer job description:
Primary School Teacher Trainer - China Working at the Heshui Middle School in Qingyang, you'll strengthen teacher capabilities by introducing child-centred teaching methodologies and innovating the content of training programmes. Read the full volunteer job description:
Professional Development Facilitator – Malawi Working in the Rumphi District Education Office, you'll support the professional development of Primary School Teachers through delivering workshop and training sessions and exploring child friendly teaching methods. Read the full volunteer job description:
Inclusive Education Teacher Trainer – Mongolia You'll improve access to and quality of education for children with disabilities by introducing inclusive teaching methodologies and strengthening capacity of staff through workshops and developing training resources. Read the full volunteer job description:
Primary Teacher Trainer - Ghana As a Primary Teacher Trainer working in a cluster of schools in the Bongo district, you’ll develop and run an in-service teacher training programme for student teachers and promote child-centred learning methodologies. Read the full volunteer job description:
Primary Methodology Teacher - Nigeria Based in Kwara teacher training college you’ll work with trainee and serving teachers to work towards a more practical and child-centred approach to training. Read the full volunteer job description:
Whether you are ready to apply now, would like an information pack or would like to be kept informed about our work, please register your interest now.
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The volunteer jobs displayed on this page are examples of our current opportunities for voluntary work abroad and all last for 24 months. For information on volunteer jobs lasting one to six months please visit our Specialist Assignments pages.
As some of our roles require volunteers to travel to places where there is little or no public transport available, you may need to ride a motorbike. Training will be provided, so you just need to bring along your sense of adventure.
