Senior Teacher Trainer, Developer, and Coach

TDSO | Siem Reap, Cambodia (National Coverage)

Position Overview

TDSO seeks a Senior Teacher Trainer, Developer, and Coach to lead professional development initiatives for teacher trainers across Cambodia. This role involves coaching TDSO staff, trainers in public teacher development institutions, and education professionals nationwide to enhance the national capacity for English language teacher training.

Key Responsibilities

National Training Program Development

• Implement professional development curricula for teacher trainers nationwide
• Establish standardised training methodologies and assessment frameworks for public and private institutions
• Create performance evaluation tools and quality metrics applicable across diverse educational settings
• Develop mentorship programs linking TDSO trainers with public institution counterparts

Multi-Institutional Coaching and Support

• Provide individual coaching to TDSO teacher trainers and staff at public teacher development institutions
• Conduct performance evaluations and improvement planning across partner organisations
• Lead professional development sessions for mixed cohorts of public and private sector trainers
• Support institutional capacity building in coaching competencies

National Program Quality and Innovation

• Research current methodologies in teacher training and adult education for national implementation
• Develop training modules for English language pedagogy adaptable to various institutional contexts
• Conduct program evaluations across multiple institutions and implement systematic improvements
• Ensure alignment with national education standards and policies

Strategic Partnerships and Coordination

• Collaborate with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport on teacher trainer development initiatives
• Maintain relationships with international education organisations and donor agencies
• Represent TDSO and partner institutions at national and international conferences
• Coordinate professional development networks between public teacher development institutions
• Develop educational resources for national distribution

Required Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Fluency in English and Khmer (written and oral)
• Master’s degree in Education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in educational leadership, coaching, or institutional development
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering professional development programs at scale
• Knowledge of English language teaching methodologies and adult learning principles
• Experience working with government institutions or public sector education

Preferred Qualifications

• International teaching certifications (CELTA, DELTA, or equivalent)
• Experience in the NGO, development sector, or public-private partnerships
• Background in program evaluation, quality assurance, and institutional capacity building
• Deep knowledge of Cambodia’s education system and teacher development infrastructure
• Experience in multi-institutional coordination and network development

Required Competencies

• Coaching and mentoring capabilities across diverse institutional contexts
• Leadership and stakeholder management in complex, multi-institutional environments
• Presentation and facilitation skills for varied audiences
• Analytical and evaluation skills for system-wide assessment
• Cross-cultural communication and diplomatic abilities
• Project management and coordination skills for national-scale initiatives

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and national scope of responsibilities
• Performance-based incentives tied to national impact metrics
• Comprehensive professional development opportunities
• Travel allowances for nationwide coverage
• Flexible work arrangements with regional travel requirements

Application Process

Submit the following materials to [email protected] with the subject line “Senior Teacher Trainer Developer and Coach – National Program Application”:

• Resume and cover letter addressing national-scale experience
• Portfolio of training program development work, particularly multi-institutional projects
• Professional references from the government, NGO, and educational institutions
• Statement of vision for strengthening Cambodia’s national teacher trainer development capacity

Application Deadline: 30/06/2025

TDSO is an equal opportunity employer committed to strengthening Cambodia’s national education capacity.