Teaching & Learning Centre (TLC)
Reports To: Training Manager, Teaching & Learning Centre (TLC)
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Aitchison College
Job Summary
The General Duty Trainer (GDT) will support the Teaching & Learning Centre (TLC) in
strengthening the quality of teaching and learning across Aitchison College. This is an opportunity for
the teaching staff within our organisation that entails designing and delivering professional learning,
supporting teachers through classroom observation and coaching, analysing professional learning data,
and contributing to evidence-informed improvements in teaching practice. The GDT will work closely
with teachers, Heads of School, HODs and the TLC team to identify professional learning needs,
implement relevant interventions, monitor their effectiveness, and contribute to a culture of continuous
professional learning and instructional improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Professional Learning Design & Delivery
- Facilitate subject-specific, pedagogical and cross-school training initiatives.
- Support TLC programmes, induction and other professional development activities.
- Develop and curate relevant training materials and digital resources aligned with the College’s teaching and learning priorities.
- Design, adapt and deliver high-quality, evidence-informed professional learning for teaching staff.
2. Classroom Observation, Coaching and Support
- Conduct classroom observations to gather evidence of teaching and learning practices and
identify areas of strength and development.
- Use agreed observation frameworks, rubrics or observation tools to provide structured and
constructive feedback.
- Support teachers through instructional coaching, professional conversations, tutorials and
follow-up support.
- Encourage reflective practice and support teachers in translating professional learning into classroom practice.
- Work with HODs and Heads of School, where appropriate, to identify common areas of
professional learning need emerging from classroom observations.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure that observations are primarily used for professional
growth and improvement.
3. Evaluation and Impact of Professional Learning
- Evaluate professional learning programmes conducted internally and externally using
appropriate measures such as participant feedback, learning checks, classroom observation
evidence and follow-up data like student learning outcomes.
4. Professional Learning Records and Administration
- Maintain accurate records of participants, attendance, training hours, evaluations,
observations and other relevant professional learning data.
- Support the maintenance and updating of TLC databases, digital platforms and professional
learning records.
- Prepare training-related reports, presentations and documentation as required.
5. Collaboration and School Support
- Work collaboratively with Heads of School, HODs, teachers, Programme Leaders and the TLC team to identify and address professional learning priorities.
- Support school-based professional learning initiatives and provide follow-up support where required.
- Contribute to cross-school professional learning communities and initiatives that promote consistency and continuity in teaching and learning practices.
6. Professional Learning and Innovation
- Stay informed about current research, evidence-informed teaching practices, instructional coaching, assessment and professional development approaches.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Master's degree or equivalent in Education, Teaching, Educational Leadership or a related field.
- 8-10 years minimum successful classroom teaching experience, preferably across relevant age groups or school contexts.
- At least 2 years of experience designing, facilitating or supporting professional development programmes for teachers.
Essential Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and classroom practice.
- Ability to design engaging, practical and evidence-informed professional learning experiences.
- Ability to establish positive professional relationships and work effectively with colleagues at different levels.
- Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and relevant digital learning/training platforms.
- Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism and continuous improvement.
Desirable Attributes
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to teacher learning and student outcomes.
- A reflective and growth-oriented mindset.
- Curiosity and willingness to engage with educational research and emerging practices.
- Ability to facilitate challenging professional conversations with empathy and professionalism.
- Ability to use evidence and data rather than assumptions to inform professional learning decisions.
What the Role Offers
- Opportunities to contribute to the professional growth of teachers across Aitchison College.
- Exposure to a wide range of teaching and learning practices across schools and subjects.
- Opportunities to develop expertise in teacher training, instructional coaching, classroom observation, educational data and professional learning design.
- Collaboration with experienced educators and school leaders.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within the Teaching & Learning Centre.
- A competitive salary commensurating with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible internal candidates who are motivated and experienced teachers looking for
a new challenge are invited to submit their updated CV and a brief statement of interest outlining
their suitability and relevant experience for the role to the HR Department at [email protected]
by 12th September 2026.