Job Description

Title:

Head of Programme Delivery - Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE)

Department:

Programme Delivery

Location:

London (Hybrid, 3 days a week in the office, 2 days from home)

Full time, permanent

Tes is an international provider of software-enabled services passionate about using technology to make life easier for schools and teachers. All products and services are built with teachers' and schools' needs at the core, ensuring they are innovative, trusted education solutions.

Role Overview

The Programme Delivery team delivers Tes Institute's teacher training, teaching assistant training, and professional development programmes across the UK and internationally, through both online and in-person formats.

As Head of Programme Delivery - SKE, you will hold strategic and operational responsibility for the intent, implementation, and quality of the Subject Knowledge Enhancement programme. Reporting to the Director of Programme Delivery, you will work closely with the wider Tes Institute leadership team, the central Academic Services team, and Programme Delivery colleagues to ensure we provide exceptional experiences for learners and consistently deliver outstanding outcomes.

This role requires a deep understanding of the variety of routes into teaching and professional development, combined with the ability to lead programme delivery at scale while driving innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategic and operational delivery of outstanding teacher training and development education for the SKE programme. Collaborate with Programme Delivery Managers to ensure a consistent, high-quality learner experience and compliance across all aspects of delivery. Allocate resources effectively, including tutors and internal teams, to facilitate growth and ensure robust programme implementation. Uphold and enhance the fidelity of delivery to the programme's intent while maintaining rigorous quality standards. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging feedback and QA outcomes to develop the programme and enhance learner outcomes. Oversee programme governance, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, inspection readiness, and accurate reporting to external stakeholders. Represent the programme externally with key stakeholders, including the Department for Education and delivery partners. Monitor trainee satisfaction, progress, and completion, ensuring high engagement and retention rates. Work closely with the central Academic Services team to integrate their expertise and ensure consistency across programme design and delivery. Collaborate with wider Tes functions, including Sales and Marketing, to support learner recruitment and identify growth opportunities. Report directly to the Director of Programme Delivery on programme performance, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Experience in successfully delivering and managing teacher training and development programmes, with the ability to use data and insight to inform strategy and decision-making. Strong understanding of teacher training routes, ongoing sector reforms (including ITTECF), and professional development pathways beyond initial teacher training. Prior experience managing teams, coaching and influencing colleagues to deliver innovative and high-quality outcomes. Demonstrable experience in preparing for and leading through regulatory inspections, such as Ofsted (desirable). Experience of managing programme delivery via blended learning models, ensuring a seamless experience across online and in-person delivery. A teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent) is essential; an NPQLTD, NPQH, NPQEL, or relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable. Commercial awareness, with a solutions-focused and innovative approach to programme leadership. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with high emotional intelligence and a people-first mindset. A collaborative, proactive working style and a commitment to Tes' values and learner-centred ethos.

What You Get in Return

25 days annual leave rising to 30 5% pension after probation State-of-the-art city centre offices Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World Discounted city centre parking Free eye care cover Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Monthly Tes Socials Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu

Who are Tes?

Tes has been supporting the education sector for over a century, evolving alongside the changing needs of schools, educators, and learners. Today, we provide innovative digital solutions to empower teachers and school leaders, focusing on wellbeing, professional development, safeguarding, SEND, behaviour management, and more.

With a global community of over 13 million teachers and partnerships with 25,000+ schools across 100+ countries, Tes helps educators thrive by connecting them with jobs, training, tools, and insights that make a meaningful difference in education.