Advanced Teaching & Learning Developer

Brooklands College; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Weybridge is seeking an Advanced Teaching & Learning Developer to enhance teaching and learning practices. The role involves coaching staff, demonstrating exemplary teaching, and supporting the integration of digital tools. Ideal candidates will have a PGCE or similar qualification, alongside experience in fostering inclusive and effective teaching environments. This position offers generous benefits and the opportunity to impact students' lives positively.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Financial benefits and discounts

Pension (TPS or LGPS)

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing and fitness resources

Employee recognition schemes

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering outstanding, inclusive learning experiences.
• Experience coaching and mentoring in an educational environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exemplary teaching practice to improve learner outcomes.
• Support the professional growth of teaching staff through feedback.
• Facilitate effective use of digital tools to enhance teaching.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching and mentoring

Inclusive teaching practices

Education

PGCE / Certificate in Education or equivalent Level 5 qualification

Job description

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Advanced Teaching & Learning Developer – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – £41,603.39 (BRK39)

Brooklands Technical College is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. We are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping our learners with the professional behaviours, skills and values that they will need for their careers.

If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

The Advanced Teaching & Learning Developer will act as a role model for all staff and students across the College. The Advanced Teaching & Learning Developer is expected to be an inspirational and experienced teaching and learning practitioner to drive pedagogical excellence across the College.

About the role

As an Advanced Teaching & Learning Developer you will play a key part in the continuous improvement of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (TLA), ensuring a consistently high‑quality, engaging, and innovative experience for all learners in alignment with the College’s “Brooklands Expects” ethos. Your role will include:

• Demonstrate exemplary teaching practice, ensuring the integration of inclusive teaching, learning and assessment strategies that demonstrably improve outcomes for all learners.
• Contribute to the development, updating, and sharing of key resources to support the pedagogical underpinning of the Teacher Toolkit.
• Carry out learning visits and drop‑ins to support the professional growth of teaching staff, providing impactful feedback, and contributing to the development of individual development plans.
• Support the effective adoption and use of digital tools and education technology by teachers and assessors to foster innovation and enhance the quality of TLA.
• Support the development and implementation of TLA practices that effectively support learners’ sustained progress in acquiring essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours.

Qualifications

• PGCE / Certificate in Education or equivalent Level 5 qualification
• Demonstrable experience in designing, developing, and delivering consistently outstanding, inclusive, and differentiated learning experiences for diverse learner groups
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and facilitating professional development to raise standards in teaching, learning and assessment
• Experience of coaching and mentoring others in an educational environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What we offer

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Financial benefits and discounts
• Pension (TPS or LGPS)
• Free on‑site parking
• Staff wellbeing and fitness resources
• Employee recognition schemes
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our students

Brooklands Technical College is proud to be an equal opportunities employee and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. Brooklands Technical College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. Pre‑employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references. Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Brooklands Technical College have no authority to enter an arrangement. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that previous applicants need not apply. Recruitment agencies engaging with Brooklands Technical College will be on our PSL.