Head of Teaching and Learning Development (English)- Early Years

Job Title: Head of Teaching and Learning Development (English)

Location: EPG Head Office with strategic visits across all EPG branches

Reports To: Early Years Director

Job Purpose

The Head of Teaching and Learning Development (English) is essential for providing strategic leadership to ensure high-quality early years education across all EPG early years settings. This role involves the design and implementation of outstanding EYFS-compliant curriculum frameworks, leading instructional coaching efforts, maintaining academic consistency, and promoting continuous enhancements in teaching methodologies. Collaboration with the Head of Pastoral Care is vital for delivering integrated academic and wellbeing support, along with coordination with the Head of Teaching and Learning (Arabic) to ensure a cohesive bilingual education experience.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Curriculum Leadership

• Curriculum Strategy: Develop a comprehensive curriculum strategy that aligns with EYFS standards for five early years levels (Tiny Tots through FS2); establish learning objectives and assessment frameworks; evaluate effectiveness and student outcomes across the organization.
• Bilingual Coordination: Collaborate with the Head of Teaching and Learning (Arabic) to design integrated bilingual methodologies; ensure smooth transitions between English and Arabic components; coordinate cross-curricular initiatives; support effective bilingual education strategies.
• Innovation & Compliance: Foster innovation while ensuring compliance with EYFS and international accreditation standards; create culturally responsive strategies for diverse communities.

Leadership Development & Instructional Coaching

• Instructional Coach Management: Provide strategic leadership to all Instructional Coaches; develop comprehensive professional development programs that encompass early years education excellence and pastoral care competencies; coordinate deployment strategies across branches.
• Performance & Development: Conduct joint performance evaluations for Instructional Coaches with the Head of Pastoral Care; deliver balanced training on coaching methodologies, curriculum expertise, and student wellbeing; promote networks for best practice sharing among Instructional Coaches.
• Academic Administrator Oversight: Supervise the development of extensive training programs for Academic Administrators and Lead Teachers; establish competency frameworks and career progression pathways; assist with succession planning.

Quality Assurance & Assessment

• Standards Monitoring: Set and monitor teaching quality standards across all branches; systematically assess curriculum implementation and teaching effectiveness; coordinate quality assurance visits and assessments, delegating evidence collection to Academic Administrators and Central Academic Admin.
• Assessment Framework: Develop a comprehensive assessment system aligned with EYFS and EPG standards; manage the monitoring of student progress; analyze system-wide learning data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Review data related to curriculum outcomes, student achievements, and teaching quality metrics; implement improvement strategies for areas that require attention; prepare detailed reports for the Early Years Director.

Professional Development & Resource Management

• Training Leadership: Create a robust professional development framework for delivering the EPG curriculum; lead system-wide training for teachers, Academic Administrators, Lead Teachers, and Instructional Coaches; manage external partnerships and assess their effectiveness.
• Resource Development: Oversee the creation and acquisition of English curriculum resources; establish a central repository for teaching materials; manage the integration of educational technology; foster collaborations with publishers and service providers.
• Professional Development: Design internal expertise programs at various levels.

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