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To be designed and delivered as part of the 21st Century Schools programme – phase II implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Education

  • Deadline for applications: 10 November
  • Contract duration: 5 months
  • Location: Remote, with coordination meetings online

Background

The British Council is seeking a qualified consultant to support design and delivery of the pilot programme with the aim to capacity build teachers to use AI in educational process in an adaptable, responsible and critically considered way, in accordance with pedagogical, ethical and legal frameworks.

Scope of Work

Selected consultant will be responsible for:

  • Researching and reviewing relevant sources, tools, and examples of AI application in education.
  • Developing and preparing materials for the Moodle platform, including materials on:
  1. the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its relevance in modern society,
  2. basic AI models and tools and their application in teaching,
  3. prompt engineering and proper communication with AI,
  4. the use of AI as a teaching assistant (supporting teachers in lesson preparation, creating quizzes, evaluating student work, creating textual and visual materials),
  5. ethical and safe use of AI for both teachers and students,
  6. the use of micro:bit AI in classroom activities.
  • Organizing the course structure, designing supporting activities (quizzes, discussion forums, assignments), and implementing them on the Moodle platform.
  • Participating in the evaluation of the training and preparing the final report on the online training implementation.

A full Terms of Reference (ToR) document can be downloaded in the Downloads section at the bottom of this page.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational and Professional Background

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Education, ICT, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in teacher training, instructional design, or curriculum development, ideally within the formal education sector.
  • Proven experience in developing teacher professional learning programs that have been approved or implemented by a Ministry of Education or equivalent authority.
  • Demonstrated understanding of education systems, policy frameworks, and curriculum alignment processes in public education contexts.

Technical and Pedagogical Expertise

  • Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED), including:
  1. classroom applications of AI (e.g., adaptive learning, assessment support, content generation tools);
  2. AI ethics, data privacy, bias, and digital literacy;
  3. emerging trends in AI pedagogy for secondary-level learners.
  • Deep knowledge of teaching and learning strategies for ages 11–15, emphasizing inquiry-based, project-based, and competency-based approaches.
  • Experience designing blended, online, and in-person training modules using authoring and learning management tools (e.g., Articulate, Rise, Moodle, Canva, Genially, or equivalent).
  • Ability to translate complex AI and digital concepts into practical, classroom-ready training experiences for teachers with varying levels of digital literacy.
  • Proficiency in English

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following:

  • CV highlighting relevant experience
  • 1-page Cover Letter explaining interest and suitability

Applications should be sent by [10 November 2025] to: stela.durutovic@britishcouncil.org
Subject line: Application – Online Training Content Designer for pilot hybrid training AI in Education

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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