About the Role
The British Council is seeking a visionary and experienced Head of English and School Education to lead our dynamic portfolio in Lagos, Nigeria. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert support and advice to shape the delivery of high-impact English language and school education initiatives. You will champion inclusive education practices, drive business development, and forge strategic partnerships with key government bodies, donors, and multilateral agencies. If you are passionate about cultural relations and transforming educational systems through world-expertise, we invite you to advance your career with a global leader.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the strategic planning and delivery of English and School Education programmes in alignment with global corporate objectives and local educational needs.
- Drive business development efforts by identifying new funding opportunities, contributing to technical proposal writing, and managing client relationships.
- Mentor, manage, and build the capacity of the English and School Education team, ensuring adherence to British Council standards.
- Build and maintain robust stakeholder networks with government partners, educational institutions, and international donors.
- Oversee financial management, income and expenditure accounts, and robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks.
- Embed evidence-informed principles of English language teaching, teacher development, and edtech integration into project designs.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Education or English Language Teaching (e.g., Diploma ELT or TEFL-Q).
- Recognized English language teaching qualification with proven expertise in teacher education methodologies.
- Extensive experience managing externally funded education projects and pursuing client-funded contracts.
- Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement across diverse sectors including government officials, donors, and academics.
- Desirable attributes include project management certification and experience managing online teacher education initiatives.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package reflecting international standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth, global networking, and continuous leadership development.
- The chance to make a lasting, measurable impact on educational standards and cultural relations in Nigeria.