Teacher Development Specialist*
Employer: Chartered College of Teaching
Location: Home based or office based, with hybrid-working options.
Temporary: Contract (fixed term contract until 31st October 2026)
Working hours: Full-time or part-time
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per year
Closing date: 29 July 2026 at 12:00
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Job Description
The Chartered College of Teaching is currently working on a number of exciting projects, and is recruiting a Teacher Development Specialist to support this work. This is a fixed term position which will focus on supporting the delivery of a key strand of our work relating to teacher and leadership development in the context of educational technology (EdTech) implementation. By joining our team as a Teacher Development Specialist, you’ll be helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession.
The role will run until the end of October 2026 in the first instance.
We are open to full time or part time candidates.
Benefits: Flexible working, generous annual leave, 8.5% employer pension contribution, Paycare, individual and team professional development/learning budget. A full list of our benefits can be found here.
Based: Home based or office based, with hybrid-working options.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Deadline and interview: Applications will close at 12:00 on Wednesday 29th July 2026 but we will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early. We will interview as soon as a suitable candidate is identified and therefore may close the role early.
Interviews will consist of a task and competency-based interview.
Application: Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter. Please use the guidance when writing your cover letter. We encourage you to apply promptly as we will be reviewing applications as they are received.
The Organisation
The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.
We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.
Our activities mainly focus on four key areas:
membership
teacher CPD and accreditation
research, policy and events
online and print resources
Since opening membership in 2017, we have grown rapidly. In total our work reaches over 40,000 teachers and more than 3.6 million young people. We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status, strategic positioning of the College in the education sector, and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession.
The Opportunity
The Teacher Development Specialist will play a key role in supporting our work around teacher and leadership development, and delivering one of our key projects focusing on understanding effective practice in relation to building expertise through collaboration. Drawing on their deep understanding of research, evidence and practice around teacher development, the Teacher Development Specialist will look to identify and build on existing practices and will seek to understand how as a profession we might encourage innovation and knowledge-sharing across the education sector. They will work with internal colleagues and wider stakeholders to understand how these practices might best apply to the field of Education Technology (EdTech).
This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone who is interested in using research and evidence to build collective understanding of effective practices across the sector.
Generating insights
You will work as part of an internal project team, leading on a key deliverable relating to strengthening expertise through collaboration, specifically within the context of Educational Technology.
You will:
Draw from literature, published research and theory around teacher development and school implementation to generate actionable insights about effective practice.
Gather insights from a range of key stakeholders, including teachers, school leaders, policy makers and sector experts to understand and analyse existing practices, identify effective approaches and identify potential barriers or levers which might influence effectiveness of identified approaches.
Disseminating learning
You will spend some of your time disseminating what you have learnt:
producing high-level summaries and reports to draw together recommendations and inform future work in this field.
Wider team activities
You will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues from across the organisation as a member of the core project team, contributing to project meetings, working collaboratively to synthesize findings, develop recommendations and support wider elements of the project as required.
You will
Engage in CPD, learning activities and training to maintain and develop your knowledge and skills
Arrange and participate in meetings, as required
Perform other activities as and when required in order to fulfil the purpose and requirements of the role
Apply your expertise to support the College’s wider work around teacher development as appropriate.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about teacher and school development; who is motivated by our mission and who is truly passionate about supporting the education sector.
The person specification below outlines the essential and desirable knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for in this role. However, you do not need to have expertise in all areas; let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage you to apply.
Person specification
Essential knowledge and experience
Educated to at least degree standard, with QTS / higher degree desirable
Proven knowledge and understanding of effective professional development methodologies
Critical understanding of research and evidence relating to teacher professional development and implementation
Experience of teaching in schools in the UK or internationally
Strong analytical skills with experience of applying research and insights to inform decision-making, strategy or school/trust development
Desirable knowledge and experience
Able to produce content (inc. written reports and research summaries) for a range of audiences including teachers, school leaders and policymakers
Experience of carrying out qualitative research or stakeholder research (e.g. interviews, focus groups, stakeholder workshops)
A good understanding of the English school system including an understanding of, or interest in, Educational Technology (EdTech) and evidence-informed technology adoption
Experience of designing and/or delivering teacher professional development
As well as technical requirements, we are looking for people who:
Believe in the transformative power of education, see teachers as key drivers in achieving improved educational outcomes for all and are motivated to contribute to this change.
Communicate clearly and effectively, understanding the importance of conveying complex ideas in an easy to understand way and respecting the work schedules and patterns of colleagues.
Learning and feedback oriented, intellectually curious, and keen to develop their skillset.
Are committed to equality and diversity, demonstrating these through their work and daily interactions with colleagues, members and other stakeholders.
Why Us?
As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to:
Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working
Professional development, including formal and informal training and support
Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction
Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.
Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College
As a growing organisation we are committed to:
Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values
Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team.
What to expect from the recruitment process
All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
Line Managers trained in recognising bias
We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
All interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.
If you require any adjustments in order to proceed with an application please make a request via our website.
For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO).
Your Personal Data
As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
Pre-employment checks
All conditional offers of employment are subject to:
Two satisfactory references
Proof of qualifications
Eligibility to work in the UK.
We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
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