844 Teaching and Learning Director (Secondary)

LAHC (Latin American Heads Conference); San Juan de Miraflores; On-site; PEN 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LAHC (Latin American Heads Conference) seeks a Director of Teaching and Learning to elevate pedagogy across the Middle and Senior sections, focusing on professional development, literacy provision, and high-quality feedback that aligns with research-informed approaches and diverse learner needs.

You will coach, collaborate with departments, and lead strategic initiatives to create engaging, equitable, and impactful learning experiences for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or equivalent.
• Secondary School teaching experience with a track record of improving Teaching and Learning outcomes.
• Fluent English communication; first language English preferred.
• Proven leadership in a Secondary School, managing change or teaching and learning improvement.
• Strong tech skills including Google Suite and assistive technologies.
• Understanding of innovative practices that support inclusive teaching and learning.
• Curriculum development knowledge and experience with assessment & tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead coaching and collaboration to elevate instructional practices across departments.
• Support teachers to deliver engaging, equitable, and impactful learning experiences.
• Drive professional development and school-wide improvement initiatives.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Assessment & data literacy

English communication

Change management

Professional development

Teaching excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree + Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Master's degree (Desirable)

Tools

Google Suite

Assistive technologies

Atlas Planning

iSAMs

Job description

The Director of Teaching and Learning plays a central role in elevating the quality of education across the Middle and Senior sections. The role focuses on strengthening pedagogy, particularly in the areas of professional development, literacy provision, and high-quality feedback, ensuring that teaching reflects both research-informed approaches and the diverse needs of learners.

Through coaching, collaboration, and strategic leadership, the Director of Teaching and Learning enhances instructional practice across departments and supports teachers in creating engaging, equitable, and impactful learning experiences for all students.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree plus Postgraduate Certificate in Education (or equivalent).
• Secondary School teaching experience with a demonstrable history of improving Teaching and Learning outcomes.
• Ability to communicate and teach in fluent English (first language English speaker preferred).
• Proven leadership experience within a Secondary School setting, ideally managing change initiatives, or teaching and learning improvement.
• Strong technological skills including knowledge of Google Suite tools and assistive technologies.
• Understanding of innovative educational practices that facilitate effective teaching, learning, and systemic inclusion.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of curriculum development.
• A strong understanding of Secondary School assessment and tracking, including knowledge of standardized assessments (GL Assessments: CAT4, PASS, PTM, PTE, and NGRT) and an ability to interpret equity gaps and plan institutional actions based on the data generated.

Desirable

• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience with iSAMs and the Atlas Planning platform.
• A recognized Middle/Senior Leadership qualification, such as the NPQSL/NPQH.
• Experience in the appraisal of staff (e.g., conducting learning walks, monitoring co-teaching models, classroom observation, individual self-reflection meetings, and providing kind and constructive written/oral feedback).
• Experience in facilitating whole-school Continuing Professional Development frameworks.
• Ability to speak Spanish; basic oral and written desirable; a willingness to learn is imperative.