Development Lead - Secondary

at  TeachFirst

To build a fair education for all, we need to unlock the potential in all children – not just some. Together, we’re making it happen. Every day, our work takes us closer to a better future. But we need to do more. It’s a big challenge – and we need your help to take it on.

The Delivery department delivers Teach First’s programmes across all areas of England. We support, teach and develop programme members, trainee teachers their mentors via the delivery of teacher development and leadership programmes. We want all those programme members on our programmes to successfully complete our programmes and go on to be engaged ambassadors of our vision. This role requires expertise in Secondary education, and teacher education. This role will bring design and delivery of our Secondary programme together. You’ll be part of the delivery team but also work closely the Design team to design the programmes and ensure programme delivery quality and fidelity. You’ll have a designated portfolio of trainees or programme members working closely with other support roles to create high quality experiences which develop the next generation of impactful teachers and leaders; engages our programme members in their development, their community and in our social purpose and mission to ensure all children are able to achieve their potential.

• Do you have QTS and have worked as a school leader. You’ve got excellent phase knowledge (Secondary) and understand outstanding classroom pedagogy. Your knowledge of the Teachers’ Standards and Core Content Framework is outstanding?
• Have you developed, mentored and coached inexperienced teachers within an ITT (Initial Teacher Training) route for at least two years. e.g. PGCE, Schools Direct, Teach First etc?

• There are travel requirements for this role. It is expected that non-London applicants hold a full UK driving licence with access to their own car for travel between schools/events. Dependant on the region, we may be able to explore suitable alternative travel arrangement options for candidates who are unable to hold a driving license with access to their own car due to personal circumstances.

  Yes, to the above? Then we want to hear from you. You might be our next Development Lead – Secondary!
  Take a look at the job description and then complete an application on our careers website.
  Make sure you’ve got your CV and cover letter showing how you meet our essentials ready to upload. If you’re applying from an external job board, you’ll be redirected to our careers website. (Please note, we only accept applications through our careers website).
  We expect interviews to take place on and from the 16th May 2024

• Do you have QTS and have worked as a school leader. You’ve got excellent phase knowledge (Secondary) and understand outstanding classroom pedagogy. Your knowledge of the Teachers’ Standards and Core Content Framework is outstanding?
• Have you developed, mentored and coached inexperienced teachers within an ITT (Initial Teacher Training) route for at least two years. e.g. PGCE, Schools Direct, Teach First etc?
• There are travel requirements for this role. It is expected that non-London applicants hold a full UK driving licence with access to their own car for travel between schools/events. Dependant on the region, we may be able to explore suitable alternative travel arrangement options for candidates who are unable to hold a driving license with access to their own car due to personal circumstances