Development Lead Secondary - South West (fixed-term contract)

Teach First; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education organization is seeking a Development Lead for the South West region. This vital role involves designing and delivering exceptional Secondary education programs while mentoring future teachers. You will work closely with a portfolio of schools in Devon and Cornwall, ensuring that all program members receive the support they need to thrive. This fixed-term contract position offers a unique opportunity to impact the future of education and contribute to a mission that aims to unlock the potential of every child. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring and coaching teachers for at least two years.
• Strong knowledge of Teachers' Standards and Core Content Framework.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality Secondary education programs.
• Support and develop trainee teachers and program members.

Skills

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Secondary Education Expertise

Classroom Pedagogy

Teacher Standards Knowledge

Mentoring and Coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

PGCE or equivalent

Tools

ITT (Initial Teacher Training)

ECF (Early Careers Framework)

Job description

Development Lead Secondary - South West (fixed-term contract)

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Job location: South West (portfolio of schools based in Devon and Cornwall)

Fixed-term contract until 28 August 2026

To build a fair education for all, we need to unlock the potential in all children – not just some. Together, we’re making it happen. Every day, our work takes us closer to a better future. But we need to do more. It’s a big challenge – and we need your help to take it on.

The Transformational Programmes department delivers Teach First's programmes across all areas of England. We support, teach and develop programme members, trainee teachers their mentors via the delivery of teacher development and leadership programmes. We want all those programme members on our programmes to successfully complete our programmes and go on to be engaged ambassadors of our vision.

As Development Lead – Secondary (South-West), you will have expertise in Secondary education, and teacher education. This role will bring design and delivery of our Secondary programme together ensuring programme delivery quality and fidelity. You’ll have a designated portfolio of trainees or programme members working closely with other support roles to create high quality experiences which develop the next generation of impactful teachers and leaders; engages our programme members in their development, their community and in our social purpose and mission to ensure all children are able to achieve their potential.

We are looking for two new Development Leads – Secondary (South-West). These roles will have a portfolio of schools based in Devon and Cornwall. Start date for this role is 1 September 2025.

• Do you have QTS and are you an experienced practitioner and / or have school leadership experience?
• Do you have excellent phase knowledge (Secondary), understand outstanding classroom pedagogy and is your knowledge of the Teachers' Standards and Core Content Framework outstanding?
• Have you developed, mentored and coached inexperienced teachers within an ITT, (Initial Teacher Training) route or ECF (Early Careers Framework), for at least two years. e.g. PGCE, Schools Direct, Teach First etc?
• In non-London regions: There are travel requirements for this role. It is expected that non-London applicants hold a full UK driving licence with access to their own car for travel between schools/events.

Yes to the above? Then we want to hear from you. You might be our next Development Lead – Secondary (South West)!

Take a look at the job description and then complete an application on our careers website. Make sure you’ve got your CV ready to upload, along with a tailored cover letter that demonstrates how you meet our essential criteria. If you’re applying from an external job board, you’ll be redirected to our careers website. (Please note, we only accept applications through our careers website).

We expect interviews to take place week commencing 19 May.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education, Training, and Other

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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