Head of Teacher Training and Teacher Development at Waltham Forest College
London E17 4JB, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 25

Salary

59000.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Wellbeing, Teacher Training, Health, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Education Management

Description

Reporting to the Assistant Principal for HE and Academic Standards this is a key role to support the college journey to “Beyond Outstanding”. Managing a team of quality improvement specialists the post holder will lead on teacher development and innovation across the college along with formal teacher education programmes.
Building on the success of the College’s Ofsted Report, the successful candidate will bring a proven track record in teacher training delivery and teacher development through formal observations, CPD and pioneering action research. A keen interest in digital innovation and AI is an essential requisite to enable the college to build and lead in this evolving pedagogy to ensure an exceptional learner experience and success.
We are looking for an individual with demonstrable successful experience in a post-16 educational context who will bring enthusiasm and excellence to re-build and run and co-deliver the college teacher training offer. To also design the delivery of internal CPD teacher development programme and manage a team of quality improvement leads. The role includes oversight of the college formal teacher observation processes.
The person appointed will have a high level of expertise in post-16 education and training as a teacher trainer and a quality improvement specialist having worked as a teacher or curriculum manager previously.
This is also a key role to help raise the role and function of e-technology, along with AI, in teacher delivery to enhance the learner experience and support teaching professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

  • Educated to degree level with PGCE or Cert Ed in post-16 education
  • Proven leadership experience in teacher training and development
  • Strong understanding of educational methodologies
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with adult learning principles and coaching techniques
    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
    Pay: £55,000.00-£59,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Relocation assistance
  • Sick pay

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (required)

Experience:

  • teacher training: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/06/202

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement comprehensive training programmes for new or established teachers to enhance their classroom practice
  • Assess the training needs of educators and design tailored CPD
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement among teaching staff.
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