Teaching and Learning Coach - Administration

Alderwood Recruitment

Saudi Arabia

Ref: QP780-516

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job Purpose

Teaching and Learning Coaches will be responsible for supporting teaching staff individually and in teams to improve and to achieve outstanding teaching and learning practice. You will focus on the development of teacher practice and how it impacts student learning by implementing and guiding job-embedded professional development that is standards-based and results-driven

Responsibilities

Specific Duties

• To work with teaching staff and support a culture of openness and ambition for excellence in teaching, learning and assessment practice
• To undertake lesson observations (ungraded and graded) and the creation of aligned action plans
• To deploy a range of coaching methods, and to develop reflective practice in all teaching staff
• To lead the improvements in standards of teaching, learning and assessment improving student experience and outcomes
• Identify staff members who are not progressing or not showing willingness to change

Main responsibilities

• Work closely with the senior management team to develop and deliver the strategic objectives of the CBC project with specific leadership responsibilities for teaching and learning
• Work collaboratively with other coaches in the college to further the improvement agenda
• To be able to affect change outcomes through influencing and gaining buy-in from incumbent staff members.
• To guide and facilitate
• Be involved with, and take a lead where appropriate, on the development of Teaching, Learning and Assessment course content and material development.
• Planning and delivery of on-going, job embedded continuing professional development of the colleges Teaching staff, where teaching staff support each other's professional growth and focus on the colleges unique goals and needs.
• Lead training sessions on Teaching, Learning and Assessment
• Team and classroom collaboration which produces shared understandings and thoughtful development of reflective practice.
• Purposefully made instructional decisions (standards based instruction and assessment; differentiation; analysis of student work; effective feedback)
• Promote collaboration of teaching staff, to monitor effectively and adjust delivery so that equity is assured and so that all students meeting rigorous standards with a focus on planning, teaching, and achievement.
• Undertake job-embedded professional learning, such as mentoring, coaching, feedback, study groups, peer observation, and learning teams.
• Lead the development of new learning strategies and support the effective use of learning technologies.
• Evaluates the implementation and impact of professional learning on teacher practices, continuous improvement, and student learning.
• To work closely with other members of the team and provide regular updates and report on progress against agreed targets and actions
• Develop, promote and engage with all teaching staff in innovative methods of sharing good practice and the sharing of resources
• Ensure that documentation supporting teaching, learning and assessment (schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans) meet defined standards
• Ensure that the colleges approach to teaching, learning and assessment are aligned to the standards defined in SSS Institutional Review
• To play an active role in supporting the colleges quality assurance processes for teaching, learning and assessment
• Accepts other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Requirements

Knowledge Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• Recognised Teaching qualification such as PCGE or equivalent Teaching qualification such as qualified teacher status in home country (desirable)
• Relevant BA/BSc (essential)
• Minimum Master's degree and above
• Coaching qualifications (desirable)

Ideally qualified in the one of the following areas:

• Computer technology: technical support, networks technology, computer software
• Mechanical Technology: hydraulic & Pneumatic
• Management technology: office management, accounting, marketing
• Automotive: engines & vehicles
• Electrical Technology: electrical power technology, electrical machines and equipment
• Electronic Technology: Industrial electronics and control

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of developed country experience
• Proven experience of managing change, engaging others with a focus on successful outcomes for students

Skills/Aptitude

• Must be able to read and write an acceptable level of English
• Energetic, dynamic and solution focussed
• Highly developed interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills
• Demonstrate professionalism, credibility and authority in managing teaching, learning and assessment in a fully supportive and engaging manner
• Demonstrable skills in the delivery of outstanding learning, teaching and assessment practice
• Proven track record of continuous professional development
• Record of outstanding teaching practice
• Willingness to learn, improve and adapt
• Must be able to present technical information in a non-technical manner
• Must have experience of teaching and assessing in a Vocational College setting including:
• Lesson observations.
• Teacher performance monitoring and feedback.
• One to one coaching and motivating.
• Professional development planning and delivery.
• Curriculum improvement planning.
• Ability to plan, prioritise objectives and collaborate within a wider team
• Flexible "can do" attitude
• Additional Project Requirements
• Must be able to read and write an acceptable level of English.
• Arabic speakers are highly sought after
• Personal Qualities
• Ability to work within the cultural conventions of a Technical and Vocational College

In return, you will receive a salary of £34,199 - £40,306 + Benefits.
Alderwood acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc.
Gattaca Plc provides support services to Alderwood and may assist with processing your application.

About the Company

At Alderwood, we pride ourselves on best practice recruitment, tailored for the Work Based Learning, Welfare to Work and Education sectors. Our core values and attributes are important to use and underline our proven ability to deliver results

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