T&L Educational Supervisor

Job Description

Teaching And Learning Leadership

• Lead the strategic development of teaching and learning across the Primary phase, with a strong focus on pedagogy, student progress, and academic excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement in classroom practice to ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students.
• Promote innovative, research-informed, and evidence-based teaching approaches.
• Foster student agency, engagement, and inclusive classroom practices that support diverse learning needs.
• Drive initiatives to strengthen literacy, reading culture, and oracy across the Primary phase.

Assessment, Data and Achievement

• Lead excellence in both internal and external assessment practices.
• Monitor and improve the quality and consistency of assessment, feedback, and reporting across the school.
• Use internal and external benchmarking data to inform instructional improvement and raise student achievement.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to monitor progress against school improvement targets and provide regular updates.

Curriculum Development And Quality Assurance

• Ensure schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment frameworks, and curriculum documentation meet GEMS expectations and quality standards.
• Conduct supportive lesson observations, learning walks, and instructional reviews to enhance teaching quality.
• Review, proofread, and quality assure academic documents, reports, assessments, and communications to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with school standards.
• Identify, celebrate, and share best practices across the school to promote collaboration and continuous improvement.

Professional Development And Staff Support

• Design, facilitate, and evaluate high-quality professional learning programs for teaching staff.
• Coach, mentor, and support teachers in developing reflective practice and innovative instructional strategies.
• Lead teaching and learning workshops during staff development days and professional learning events.
• Build strong professional relationships with staff, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, ambition, and accountability.
• Support teachers in developing outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment practices.

School Improvement And Inspection Readiness

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of school improvement priorities.
• Lead internal review and inspection processes, including audits, action planning, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Contribute to school self-evaluation (SEF), school improvement planning (SIP), and overall inspection readiness.
• Support strategic planning initiatives in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team.

Wider School Responsibilities

• Model and actively promote the GEMS Core Values and Code of Conduct at all times.
• Support the wider life of the school through duties, events, enrichment activities, and after-school programs.
• Respect local culture, customs, and laws, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Undertake any additional duties reasonably delegated by the Principal, Vice Principal, or Head of Primary.

Qualifications

• Regular Bachelor's Degree in English (essential).
• Regular Master's Degree in English (desirable).
• Regular Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) qualification (essential).
• Candidate should be rated Very Good/Outstanding in the last lesson observation

Experience

• Proven experience in teaching and learning, instructional coaching, or curriculum planning.
• Experience leading or contributing to curriculum development and literary enrichment activities.
• Demonstrated success in improving teaching quality and student outcomes.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and delivering impactful professional development programs.
• Experience working effectively with large and diverse teams.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong understanding of effective pedagogy, assessment, and curriculum design.
• High level of proficiency in written and spoken English
• Expertise in creative, innovative, and engaging lesson planning and delivery.
• Ability to analyze and utilize assessment data to drive instructional improvement.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to inspire, challenge, motivate, and support colleagues at all levels.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing academic documentation.
• Strong ICT proficiency and the ability to leverage technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Commitment to inclusion, continuous improvement, and educational excellence.
• GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff.
• A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.