Delivery Coordinator – Teacher Training
Job Description
Job Description
| JOB TITLE | Delivery Coordinator – Teacher Training |
| LOCATION | Freetown, Sierra Leone, with travel to districts and schools nationwide |
| REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT | Reports to the Technical Director. Works closely with and supports Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary School (MBSSE), Teaching Service Commission (TSC), Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) and Teacher Training Institutions (TTIs) to coordinate and deliver the TRAIN pillar, including in-service teacher training, pre-service teacher education and curriculum implementation support. Coordinates with relevant government agencies, TTIs, district structures, implementing partners and technical teams to ensure coherent planning, timely delivery and consistent quality assurance across teacher training and teacher education activities. |
| JOB SUMMARY | This role sits within the forthcoming Leaders in Teaching (LiT) Sierra Leone programme, a Government of Sierra Leone initiative to be implemented by Lɛ Wi Lan (LWL), in partnership with Transforming Teaching, Education and Learning (T-TEL) and other partners, with funding support from the Mastercard Foundation. LWL is a Sierra Leonean-led organisation committed to advancing education transformation nationally. Its vision is transformed education for development in Sierra Leone, and its mission is to provide educational technical assistance in close partnership with government to promote quality education and inclusive growth. The Delivery Coordinator – Teacher Training will assist MBSSE, TSC, MTHE and TTIs to strengthen the quality, relevance and effectiveness of pre-service and in-service teacher education under the TRAIN pillar. The role will support teachers in JSSs, SSSs and TVSSs, and graduates from TTIs, to deliver the new curriculum and assessment system in line with Sierra Leone’s Professional Standards for Teachers. The post-holder will coordinate planning, delivery, monitoring and follow-up of teacher development activities across government, TTIs, implementing partners and school-level actors. A key focus will be the use of teacher AI and other appropriate digital technologies to enhance teacher training and teacher education, and to support teachers to deliver the JSS and SSS curricula effectively, including in low-connectivity contexts. |
| LiT Sierra Leone is structured around four pillars — LEAD, TRAIN, RECRUIT and MOTIVATE — working with the Government of Sierra Leone across JSSs, SSSs, TVSSs and TTIs. This post is the pillar coordination role for TRAIN and reports to the Technical Director, who has coordination responsibility across the programme pillars. | |
| ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Will include but not limited to-) | 1. Coordination and delivery of the TRAIN pillar • Assist MBSSE, TSC, MTHE and TTIs to plan, coordinate and deliver in service teacher training and pre-service teacher education activities in line with national priorities and the Sierra Leone Professional Standards for Teachers. • Coordinate implementation across government agencies, TTIs, district education structures, school leaders, implementing partners and technical advisers to ensure that teacher training and teacher education activities are coherent, sequenced and mutually reinforcing. • Support the development of annual and termly delivery plans, workplans, budgets, schedules and risk mitigation actions for TRAIN activities, ensuring timely implementation and clear accountability among actors. • Facilitate regular coordination meetings, technical working sessions and follow-up actions with MBSSE, TSC, MTHE, TTIs and partners, documenting decisions and tracking progress against agreed actions. 2. In-service teacher education and professional development • Support the design and delivery of in-service teacher training for teachers in JSSs, SSSs and TVSSs to improve curriculum delivery, assessment practice, inclusive pedagogy and learner progression. • Coordinate the development, review and roll-out of teacher manuals, training guides, Community of Practice (CoP) materials and other professional development resources aligned to the new JSS and SSS curricula. • Work with TSC, MBSSE and district structures to strengthen school-based, peer-led and continuous professional development approaches, including CoPs and follow-up support for teachers and school leaders. • Support systems for monitoring training participation, quality, teacher uptake and application of learning in classrooms, using evidence to improve future delivery. 3. Pre-service teacher education and TTI support • Assist MTHE and TTIs to align pre-service teacher education programmes with the new JSS and SSS curricula, the assessment system and Sierra Leone’s Professional Standards for Teachers. • Coordinate technical support to TTIs to strengthen curriculum content, practicum approaches, tutor capacity, teaching practice supervision and preparation of graduates for secondary school teaching. • Support collaboration between TTIs, schools, MBSSE, TSC and MTHE so that pre-service teacher preparation reflects classroom realities and national reform priorities. 4. Teacher AI and digital technology for teacher education • Coordinate the appropriate use of teacher AI and other digital technologies to enhance teacher training, teacher education and ongoing |
| classroom support, including tools for lesson planning, assessment design, differentiation and resource development. • Work with technical teams, government counterparts and TTIs to ensure that digital and AI-enabled teacher support tools are practical, inclusive, safe, curriculum-aligned and suitable for low-connectivity contexts. • Support teachers, teacher educators and training facilitators to build confidence in using digital tools to improve JSS and SSS curriculum delivery, formative assessment and learner support. • Promote responsible, ethical and safeguarding-aware use of AI and digital technology in teacher training and teacher education. 5. Quality assurance, learning and reporting • Contribute to quality assurance of training design, facilitation, materials, field delivery and follow-up support, ensuring consistency with programme standards and government expectations. • Work with MEL and technical teams to collect and use data on training delivery, teacher practice, curriculum implementation and learner progression to inform adaptive management. • Prepare concise delivery updates, implementation notes, action trackers and reports for the Technical Director, programme leadership, government counterparts and partners. • Identify delivery risks, bottlenecks and coordination gaps, and proactively propose solutions to management and government counterparts. 6. Safeguarding, inclusion and cross-cutting priorities • Ensure teacher training and teacher education activities reflect commitments to safeguarding, gender equity, disability inclusion and safe, inclusive learning environments. • Undertake any other duties related to the TRAIN pillar and teacher development that may reasonably be required by the Technical Director or programme leadership. | |
| CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION | • A relevant postgraduate qualification in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Management, Project Management, Educational Technology or another related field. • At least 10 years’ experience supporting government-led teacher training, teacher education, curriculum reform or large-scale education improvement programmes. • Strong understanding of Sierra Leone’s education system, including MBSSE, TSC, MTHE, TTIs, district education structures and secondary school delivery contexts. • Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple actors to deliver complex education reform activities, ideally involving government ministries, agencies, TTIs, implementing partners and school-level stakeholders. • Strong knowledge of in-service teacher professional development, pre service teacher education, curriculum implementation, assessment and classroom support approaches for JSS and SSS teachers. • Practical understanding of digital learning, teacher AI or education technology, including how digital tools can support lesson planning, assessment, differentiation, teacher training and teacher education in low-resource or low-connectivity settings. |
| • Strong planning, facilitation, stakeholder management and coordination skills, with the ability to convene actors, track actions and maintain delivery momentum. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and confidence using digital collaboration and data management tools. • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to prepare clear reports, meeting notes, action trackers and technical updates. • Excellent attention to detail; reliable, proactive and able to complete complex tasks with minimal supervision and to agreed deadlines. • Commitment to Lɛ Wi Lan’s safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, including its mandatory code of conduct, vetting and background checks, and survivor-centred response approach; and to its values of gender equity and disability inclusion. • Willingness to be based in Freetown and to undertake regular travel to TTIs, districts and schools as required by the role. |
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The deadline for all applications is 5pm on Friday 17th July 2026. Lε Wi Lan is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and all appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from women and persons with disabilities.
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