Quality Improvement Leader (Teaching and Learning Coach)

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES) invites applications for a Quality Improvement Leader (Teaching and Learning Coach) to support continuous improvement across teaching, learning and assessment.

You will coach teachers, conduct learning walks, deliver staff training, lead deep dives of classroom practice, analyse learner data and promote inclusive practice across sites, with some on-site duties and travel to BAES locations.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (DTLLS/Cert Ed/PGCE).
• Relevant subject specialist qualification at Level 3 or above or equivalent experience.
• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent.
• At least three years' experience in effective classroom planning, teaching and assessment.
• Experience coaching teachers and providing constructive feedback to improve practice.
• Experience delivering staff training and professional development.
• Understanding of Ofsted framework and quality improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring teachers to improve teaching, learning and assessment.
• Conducting learning walks, classroom visits, audits and deep-dive activities.
• Providing constructive feedback and supporting action plan development.
• Planning and delivering staff training and coaching activities.
• Analysing learner progress data to drive improvements.
• Developing innovative teaching resources and online learning strategies.
• Promoting equality, safeguarding, Prevent and inclusive learning.
• Supporting quality improvement processes and Ofsted preparations.
• Teaching BAES learners up to 85 hours per year.
• Fostering reflective practice and collaborative culture for learner success.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Staff training

Feedback

Data analysis

Resource development

Education

Teaching qualification Level 5 (DTLLS / Cert Ed / PGCE)

Subject specialist qualification Level 3+

English and Maths Level 2

Tools

IT tools

Online learning platforms

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Improvement Leader (Teaching and Learning Coach) to join Birmingham Adult Education Service's Quality Improvement Team. BAES is the largest local authority Adult Education provider in the country and works with around 6,500 learners annually. BAES was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024 and aims to deliver an excellent experience to all learners. The Quality Improvement Leader role consists of coaching teachers, delivering staff training, carrying out observations and learning walks, leading on departmental deep dives of classroom practice, facilitating communities of practice and sharing good practice events and supporting departments to improve the quality of their teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring teachers to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment.
• Conducting learning walks, classroom visits, formal audits and deep-dive activities.
• Providing constructive feedback and supporting teachers to develop and implement improvement action plans.
• Planning and delivering staff training, professional development and coaching activities.
• Supporting teachers to analyse learner progress data and use evidence to improve outcomes.
• Developing and sharing innovative teaching resources and effective learning strategies, including online learning.
• Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding, Prevent, British Values and e-safety.
• Supporting quality improvement processes and contributing to preparations for Ofsted inspections.
• Teaching BAES learners for up to 85 hours per year, in line with service requirements.
• You will help create a culture of reflective practice, collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that learners are supported to achieve their full potential.

Working arrangements

Some duties will be undertaken on site, with other arrangements subject to agreement with the line manager.

Travel

This is an onsite role, as we run the vast majority of our courses onsite. The role requires some flexibility, i.e. the ability to work some evenings if needed and the ability to travel to multiple BAES sites. We pay travel expenses between sites.

About Birmingham City Council

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city. The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.

Key Priorities

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above, such as DTLLS, Cert Ed or PGCE.
• A relevant subject specialist qualification at Level 3 or above, or equivalent commercial experience or technical expertise.
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• At least three years' experience of effective classroom planning, teaching and assessment.
• Experience of coaching teachers and providing constructive feedback to improve teaching practice.
• Experience of delivering engaging staff training and professional development.
• Strong knowledge of effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies.
• Experience of using information technology and online learning tools to engage learners.
• An understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and quality improvement processes.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding, Prevent and inclusive learning.

Teaching commitment

Up to 85 hours of teaching per year.

Employment Conditions

• Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
• We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one.
• A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
• In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.