844 Teaching and Learning Director (Secondary)

The Director of Teaching and Learning plays a central role in elevating the quality of education across the Middle and Senior sections. The role focuses on strengthening pedagogy, particularly in the areas of professional development, literacy provision, and high-quality feedback, ensuring that teaching reflects both research-informed approaches and the diverse needs of learners.

Through coaching, collaboration, and strategic leadership, the Director of Teaching and Learning enhances instructional practice across departments and supports teachers in creating engaging, equitable, and impactful learning experiences for all students.

Qualifications To apply for this position, please submit your application including a letter of application (in English) to [email protected]. In your letter of application please outline why you would be interested in working at San Silvestre and explain your suitability for this role.Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree plus Postgraduate Certificate in Education (or equivalent).
• Secondary School teaching experience with a demonstrable history of improving Teaching and Learning outcomes.
• Ability to communicate and teach in fluent English (first language English speaker preferred).
• Proven leadership experience within a Secondary School setting, ideally managing change initiatives, or teaching and learning improvement.
• Strong technological skills including knowledge of Google Suite tools and assistive technologies.
• Understanding of innovative educational practices that facilitate effective teaching, learning, and systemic inclusion.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of curriculum development.
• A strong understanding of Secondary School assessment and tracking, including knowledge of standardized assessments (GL Assessments: CAT4, PASS, PTM, PTE, and NGRT) and an ability to interpret equity gaps and plan institutional actions based on the data generated.

Desirable

• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience with iSAMs and the Atlas Planning platform.
• A recognized Middle/Senior Leadership qualification, such as the NPQSL/NPQH.
• Experience in the appraisal of staff (e.g., conducting learning walks, monitoring co-teaching models, classroom observation, individual self-reflection meetings, and providing kind and constructive written/oral feedback).
• Experience in facilitating whole-school Continuing Professional Development frameworks.
• Ability to speak Spanish; basic oral and written desirable; a willingness to learn is imperative.