About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Development Officer to help with the implementation of Teacher Professional Development (TPD) in Guruve District, Mashonaland Central Province. You will be in charge of building professional development networks and activities for teachers with the goal of strengthening pedagogy and curriculum delivery, assessment and inspection reforms, school leadership, literacy and numeracy approaches. You will be required to travel extensively within the province, with occasional national travel.
Job objectives
- Deliver highly effective, targeted and inclusive training for all teachers and those with disabilities (TWDs). Focus on teacher pedagogy and the use of teaching materials to make the teaching and learning evidence-based, effective, stimulating, and inclusive in close collaboration with the Capacity Building Lead, Teacher Training Specialist and School Leadership Specialist.
- Work closely at school and district level with District School Inspectors to build teacher networks, particularly at the school cluster level.
- Embed best practices from the programme, including building or establishing Professional Learning Communities and restarting school clusters that have become dormant.
- Ensure provision of a safe and respectful environment in which children can learn and remain vigilant and follow the organisation’s child protection reporting procedures for any child protection concerns.
Person Specification
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Teaching.
- At least two years’ experience delivering training to teachers and school leaders in general and subject-specific pedagogy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of teacher development practices and procedures, including inclusion, gender, and equity issues
- Demonstrated experience in delivering successful training sessions, facilitating meetings, training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle with a Class 3 Driver’s License
We are looking for applicants who reside in Guruve district or areas close by. As a community-focused organization, we believe in supporting local employment. Therefore, we prefer applicants who have knowledge of the local community. The incumbent will be based in Guruve District covering Mazowe and Mbire Districts. The post holder will be required to travel extensively within the province where they are based, with occasional national travel. The role is likely to involve some work outside of standard work hours
About the organisation
Education Development Trust is delivering the Teacher Professional Development (TPD) component of the Teacher Effectiveness and Equitable Access for All Children Programme (TEACH) in Zimbabwe. The main objective of the TPD programme is to improve the quality of teaching and learning outcomes in Zimbabwean schools, adhering to leave-no-child-behind principle. This is a £12 million programme which will run until October 2025 and will focus on improving teacher effectiveness in the classroom at national, district and local levels by building teacher networks, providing targeted in-service teacher training and support to pre-service teacher training. The program seeks to achieve improved, equitable access in primary and secondary schools with greater participation, retention and attainment of the poorest children, marginalised girls and children with disabilities. The programme will also contribute to wider reforms in the national education system, including inspections and assessment at foundational level.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal record checks. Education Development Trust also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and we may request information from relevant job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, including harassment, during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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- Job City Guruve District, Mashonaland Province
0 USD Guruve District, Mashonaland Province CF 3201 Abc road Fixed Term ,
40 hours per week Education Development TrustAbout the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Development Officer to help with the implementation of Teacher Professional Development (TPD) in Guruve District, Mashonaland Central Province. You will be in charge of building professional development networks and activities for teachers with the goal of strengthening pedagogy and curriculum delivery, assessment and inspection reforms, school leadership, literacy and numeracy approaches. You will be required to travel extensively within the province, with occasional national travel.
Job objectives
- Deliver highly effective, targeted and inclusive training for all teachers and those with disabilities (TWDs). Focus on teacher pedagogy and the use of teaching materials to make the teaching and learning evidence-based, effective, stimulating, and inclusive in close collaboration with the Capacity Building Lead, Teacher Training Specialist and School Leadership Specialist.
- Work closely at school and district level with District School Inspectors to build teacher networks, particularly at the school cluster level.
- Embed best practices from the programme, including building or establishing Professional Learning Communities and restarting school clusters that have become dormant.
- Ensure provision of a safe and respectful environment in which children can learn and remain vigilant and follow the organisation’s child protection reporting procedures for any child protection concerns.
Person Specification
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Teaching.
- At least two years’ experience delivering training to teachers and school leaders in general and subject-specific pedagogy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of teacher development practices and procedures, including inclusion, gender, and equity issues
- Demonstrated experience in delivering successful training sessions, facilitating meetings, training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle with a Class 3 Driver’s License
We are looking for applicants who reside in Guruve district or areas close by. As a community-focused organization, we believe in supporting local employment. Therefore, we prefer applicants who have knowledge of the local community. The incumbent will be based in Guruve District covering Mazowe and Mbire Districts. The post holder will be required to travel extensively within the province where they are based, with occasional national travel. The role is likely to involve some work outside of standard work hours
About the organisation
Education Development Trust is delivering the Teacher Professional Development (TPD) component of the Teacher Effectiveness and Equitable Access for All Children Programme (TEACH) in Zimbabwe. The main objective of the TPD programme is to improve the quality of teaching and learning outcomes in Zimbabwean schools, adhering to leave-no-child-behind principle. This is a £12 million programme which will run until October 2025 and will focus on improving teacher effectiveness in the classroom at national, district and local levels by building teacher networks, providing targeted in-service teacher training and support to pre-service teacher training. The program seeks to achieve improved, equitable access in primary and secondary schools with greater participation, retention and attainment of the poorest children, marginalised girls and children with disabilities. The programme will also contribute to wider reforms in the national education system, including inspections and assessment at foundational level.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal record checks. Education Development Trust also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and we may request information from relevant job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, including harassment, during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
2023-09-12 
