Job Description

Tes Global

Sheffield
50,000 - 56,000 per year


Expiring soon

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

4 July 2025

Job overview

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Title:

Head of Programme Delivery - iQTS

Department:

Programme Delivery

Location:

Sheffield or London

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, both online and in-person.


The Head of Programme Delivery - iQTS holds strategic and operational responsibility for programme intent and implementation. Reporting to the Director of Programme Delivery, the role works in close collaboration with central Academic Services and the wider Tes team.


You will bring a strong understanding of teacher training and development routes and apply your expertise to lead and deliver an outstanding experience for learners on the iQTS programme. Supported by the Central Academic Services team and working collaboratively with fellow Heads and Managers of Programme Delivery, you will ensure the delivery meets the highest standards and supports the wider aims of the Institute.


You will champion Tes' organisational values, model high expectations for teacher training quality, and continue to develop and innovate the academic delivery of the iQTS programme. This role requires both leadership and accountability, ensuring teams and learners are empowered with the right support to promote learner progress, lifelong learning, and a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead strategic and operational delivery of teacher training and development within the iQTS programme. Manage Programme Delivery Managers (where applicable), focusing on quality, compliance, and learner outcomes. Allocate resources and team members effectively, including Pathway Tutors, to ensure high-quality programme delivery. Ensure fidelity to programme intent and drive continuous improvement in delivery. Lead on quality assurance activities and use outcomes to inform training, delivery enhancements, and team development. Ensure programme governance, statutory compliance, and preparedness for inspections and external reporting. Represent the programme externally with key stakeholders such as the DfE and other delivery partners. Own responsibility for trainee progress, engagement, satisfaction, and successful completion. Oversee Pathway Tutors with Programme Manager support where required. Ensure consistent delivery of the programme across all delivery contexts. Collaborate with the Academic Services team to integrate their expertise into delivery. Work with Tes functions (Sales, Marketing, Compliance, etc.) to ensure strong, compliant operational delivery. Support recruitment efforts and explore opportunities for growth. Report programme outcomes, including retention and engagement, to the Director of Programme Delivery.

What will you need to succeed?

Proven experience delivering and managing teacher training and development programmes (Required) Strong understanding of ITTECF reforms and other developments in teacher education (Required) Knowledge of routes into teaching and professional development post-ITT (Required) Experience leading through external inspections (e.g., Ofsted) (Desirable) Understanding of the international school sector (Desirable) Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams, including coaching and influencing (Desirable) Commercial awareness with a solutions-focused mindset (Required) Proactive, innovative, and able to collaborate across disciplines (Required) Teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent) (Required) NPQLTD, NPQH, NPQEL, or relevant Master's/PhD qualification (Desirable) Experience managing educational programme delivery in a blended environment (Required) High emotional intelligence and people-focused leadership (Required) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Required) Commitment to Tes' values and ethos (Required)

What do 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 EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Monthly Tes Socials Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu

About

Tes Global

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Tes Global

3 St Paul's Place, Norfolk Street, Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S1 2JE
United Kingdom

Tes Global is a digital education company that has been supporting educators for over 100 years.

Our mission is what we stand for. ''

We believe in the power of great teaching. We support and connect teachers and schools worldwide, helping them to improve children's lives through education''

Our company

We're aiming to develop the products and services that will make the biggest difference in global education. We're providing teachers and schools with training, resources and jobs services alongside the world's largest online teacher community.



We are working to making a difference in the lives of educators, children and students by building a strong and sustainable digital education company, with commercial and social purpose that will improve standards in education worldwide.

Our culture

We put educators at the heart of everything we do and we're passionate about the difference we're making in global education. We succeed by working together to develop and deliver by collaborating across teams and global locations.



We're excited about our future; we're embracing new ideas, innovative ways of working and open technologies so that we can help every educator in the world to raise global teaching standards.

Our people

We treat others' as we would like to be treated ourselves - with dignity and respect. We're sociable people with a sense of fun and if you believe in improving education worldwide we'll warmly welcome you here.



We are diverse, we come from different backgrounds and different countries; we are teachers, journalists, designers, technologists, sales people, events managers, software engineers and more. We are socially engaged and united by our passion to support educators, schools, universities and students to ensure that everyone has the best education wherever they are.

Our rewards and benefits

We're committed to providing an inclusive and engaging workplace where we value everyone's contribution. We have high expectations and our people work hard so when it comes to our benefits, we have everything you'd expect, from health insurance, generous annual holiday entitlement and retirement benefits. But we also offer more than the basics. Our benefits are part of who we are and are there to support your work / life balance, your health, your development and your financial security.

Our commitment to diversity

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation and we believe that we are stronger when we are inclusive. You'll be treated fairly whatever your age, gender, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity or family circumstances.



Everyone is responsible for the promotion and advancement of our diversity policy and we are an Equal Opportunities employer. As such, we are committed to ensuring a culture of equal opportunities with respect and dignity at work for all employees.

Our locations

We are a truly global company with a presence in the UK, US, Australia and beyond, and everyone, in every location is an integral part of the Tes team.

Join our team to help make a difference in global education. Check out our latest job opportunities below and apply or send your CV and covering letter to

careers@tesglobal.com

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