Head English & School Education (LEB)

British Council • Lebanon, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity. Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. We connect. We inspire.

This role will lead and grow the English and School Education portfolio in Lebanon, shaping high-impact programmes, policy engagement and strategic partnerships that strengthen teaching, learning, and assessment. The position provides technical leadership and sector expertise across English language education, teacher development and education reform, while securing and managing donor-funded and client-funded opportunities. The role drives quality, innovation, and sustainable growth through collaboration with government, donor and education stakeholders, while advancing inclusive education solutions and contributing to lasting educational outcomes.

Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification in related field and/or Diploma ELT (TEFL-Q)
• English teaching qualification
• Demonstrated capability in developing and implementing quality standards for English and education programmes.
• Proven ability to plan, manage and disseminate global thought leadership outputs, including publications.
• Strong capability in building and managing relationships across the UK sector.
• Demonstrated capability in managing teacher education projects for English language teachers.
• Proven ability to deliver externally funded projects and programmes.
• Strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), with the ability to apply insights and learning to inform programme delivery and strategy.
• Demonstrated experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including government ministries, donors, multilateral agencies, academic institutions and implementing partners.
• Proficient written and spoken English and Arabic

Nice To Haves

• Online teaching qualification
• Project management qualification
• Demonstrated capability in supporting client-funded contract pursuits and funding opportunities.
• Proven ability to manage online teacher education projects and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Strong contribution to research initiatives, conference presentations and publications within English language teaching.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the ESE team, working with country, regional and global stakeholders to deliver ESE strategy, policy and practice.
• Ensuring effective people management, compliance with organisational standards, and adherence to funder requirements, policies and contractual obligations.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships and professional networks across UK and local ELT and education sectors.
• Representing the British Council with ministries, donors, multilateral agencies, academic institutions and sector leaders to influence education policy and practice.
• Developing strategic client, partner and consultant relationships, applying due diligence, market insight and effective pipeline management.
• Leading the identification, design and pursuit of donor-funded and client-funded opportunities, including proposal development, contract negotiation and partnership agreements.
• Embedding learning from programme delivery, research and MEL into future business development opportunities.
• Leading the development of marketing and communications materials aligned to British Council brand standards.
• Enhancing visibility and engagement through consistent, high-quality positioning.
• Embedding evidence-informed ELT and teacher development approaches into project design, content and resources.
• Providing technical leadership in English language education and teacher development, informing country strategy and programme quality.
• Leading or contributing to research, thought leadership, publications and conference presentations, and representing the British Council in national and international education forums.
• Monitoring business performance through income, cost, impact and portfolio reporting.
• Managing programme and project budgets while supporting business planning activities.
• Leading monitoring, evaluation and reporting to ensure quality delivery, informed decision-making and achievement of programme outcomes.
• Driving continuous improvement through risk management, lessons learned, knowledge sharing and project leadership.
• Developing teacher education content strategies and designing programmes aligned to organisational standards.
• Advising on integrating ESE content into delivery models using evidence-based approaches tailored to local needs.
• Fostering an inclusive and anti-racist culture that promotes equity, wellbeing and psychological safety.
• Embedding the British Council's EDI and anti-racism commitments through accountability, learning and everyday practice.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager