Local Leaders of Learning Training and Support Programme

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Background Mott MacDonald trading as 'Cambridge Education' has been appointed by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), to deliver the Sierra Leone Secondary Education Improvement Programme (SSEIP 2). Scope of Work The organisation selected will work with the LWL team to: 1. Develop a shared understanding of the School Leadership Programme objectives and outcomes, key audiences and geographies. 2. Design and develop a programme of on -the- job training and support for LLLs, within the parameters described below, which will prepare them to support the development of school leaders during the course. This will include: a. Skills to build effective professional relationships b. Coaching and mentoring skills c. Setting up peer networks d. Knowledge of the school leadership areas: creating a safe and inclusive environment, leading teaching and learning and school improvement processes e. Confidence in using IT required for the course f. Ability to assess the progress of school leaders against a set of assessment criteria. 3. Prepare digital and print material for the LLLs to undertake training and support visits. 4. Develop a set of competencies for LLLs and an assessment process to measure their progress against the competencies. 5. Attendance at the School Leadership Working Group and Steering Committee meetings, as requested by LWL and TSC, to report on progress of LLL development. 6. Produce a final set of training materials for LLLs based on learning from their experience supporting school leaders 7. Hold regular review sessions with LLLs and school leaders to identify lessons learnt and areas which need adjustment 8. Produce a final report for the School Leadership Steering Committee with analysis of the performance of the LLLs, and lessons learnt, highlighting the successes and challenges and making recommendations for the further development of the future system of coaching and support for school leaders. To apply This work will be tendered by LWL, so that we can Please submit the following: o A workplan showing the activities and timeline o A description of past experience showing how you or your organisation meet the requirements listed above (max 4 pages) o CVs of the key personnel proposed for this assignment (max 4 CVs) o A financial proposal which is directly linked to the workplan All submissions to be sent to Victoria.Barber-Richards@mottmac.com