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Job Vacancy @ TALLE-RSL – School Support Coach

Job Title: School Support Coach – TGEP Sierra Leone
Type: Full Time
Reporting to:   TALLE-RSL Management, TGEP Program Manager, Sierra Leone.
Duration of Contract:       Six (6) Months – July- December 2023
Job Locations: Bonthe, Karene, Port Loko and Western Rural
HQ Location:                      49 Circular Road, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Transforming Girls Education Project (TGEP)

CODE Canada, with its Sierra Leonean national implementing partner- The Association of Language and Literacy Educators-Reading Sierra Leone (TALLE-RSL), is implementing the Transforming Girls Education Project (TGEP) in Sierra Leone. The project aims to dismantle barriers to education for girls while improving the quality of education for girls and boys in selected fragile areas in Sierra Leone.  It will build on, and complement former and current projects implemented by CODE, TALLE-RSL and other education stakeholders in the country.

Background

CODE, in Partnership with TALLE-RSL, has actively supported the GoSL-MBSSEs in providing quality literacy outcomes at the primary level over the years.  With the TGEP, we are pleased to be part of the National push for Free Quality Education.  To make this possible, TALLE-RSL management invites applications for School Support Coaches to effectively work within Six (6) Months in conducting the successful implementation process of TGEP in Bonthe, Karene, Port Loko and Western Rural Districts. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Applicants MUST be residents of the Districts mentioned above, have a driving license, and be skilled in motorcycle riding.

The School Support Coach must be professionally fit to do the following duties:
Job Description: Performance indicators (not exhaustive) will be assessed and measured on your delivery to:

·         Ensure continual support and formative assessments of project’s activities at school, cluster and district levels.

·         Conduct classroom observation, assessments, coaching, and mentoring; actively support and report on time on project work to the District Coordinator.

·         Coordinate with the District Coordinator to work closely with teachers in co-teaching and giving professional guidance within and outside cluster levels.

·         Work with TALLE-RSL Management and the district coordinator to actively support teachers and headteachers with appropriate in-service teacher training on Community of Practice models.

·         Support teachers and pupils in promoting Boys and Girls Club activities to boost quality learning outcomes among pupils in classes 4-6.

 

Qualifications

  • Degree in education or advanced degree in the related field.
  • Teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates with Teacher Training Experience.
  • Training or experiences related to gender-responsive and inclusive education methods.
  • Training experience related to Communities of Practice and Gender Responsive Pedagogy.

Skills/Abilities

  • Strong communication abilities: Oral and written.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • A team player; interacts responsively.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Willingness to travel to TALLE-RSL Head Office as and when needed.

 

Interested persons should forward applications (CVs and cover letters) to info@tallersl.org or deliver hard copies to (the 3rd Floor) 49 Circular Road, Freetown. The application deadline is Thursday, 29th June 2023, at 4:30 pm.

Applicants MUST submit originals of certificates, copies of driver’s licenses and national or voter ID during the interview.