Job Description 

Position Title: NGSL English Subject Mentor 

Location: Nongduang Secondary School, Dongnasok Tai Village, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane, Laos

Reports to: NGSL Program Manager and School Director 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Contract Duration: One year (renewable based on performance)

1. Position Overview 

The English Subject Mentor supports the development of English language teaching and learning across the school. He/she guides teachers in instructional practices, curriculum implementation, and professional growth to improve English education quality.

2. Key Responsibilities 

• Mentor and coach English teachers to improve lesson planning and classroom instruction.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to English teachers.
• Assist in delivering English teaching as assigned. 
• Demonstrate and model effective teaching strategies.
• Assist in designing teaching materials aligned with the national curriculum.

• Organize and lead teacher workshops and meetings.
• Support teachers in applying student-centered teaching approaches.
• Encourage reflective practice and ongoing learning. 
• Participating in methodology and other relevant trainings provided by the FFF and NGS Laos staff.
• Participating in leadership training led by Mr. Benedick Ashmore-Short, a distinguished educationalist with more than 25 years of experience in the education sector and the winner of the UK Pearson Headteacher of the Year 2014 award.

• Support teachers in developing and using effective assessment tools.
• Monitor student performance and advise improvement strategies.
• Coordinate with school leadership to ensure curriculum quality.

• Work with NGSL project staff, teachers, related departments, and education offices.
• Share best practices and promote collaboration.
• Maintain mentoring reports and documentation.

3. Qualifications and Experience 

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, TESOL, or related field.
• Fresh graduate or having minimum 1-2 years of teaching English at secondary level.
• Knowledge of modern teaching methods and classroom management.
• Fluent in English and Lao.

Desirable:

• Experience as a teacher trainer or mentor.
• Familiar with Lao MoES curriculum.
• TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA certification preferred.

4. Personal Attributes 

• Passionate about education and teacher development.
• Supportive, patient, and professional.
• Organized and reliable.
• Works well in a team.

5. Working Conditions 

• Based at Nongduang Secondary School, Dongnasok Tai Village, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane, Laos.
• Working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Occasional after-hours training may be required.

6. Application Procedure 

Interested candidates should submit:
 1. Cover letter 
 2. CV or résumé 
 3. Copies of certificates and references 
 
 Application Deadline: 29 May 2026
 Submit to: Souphata@thefff.org (Program Manager of the FFF/NGS Laos)