The Instructional Coach is a field-based position supporting the delivery of learning outcomes under the Girls Education Challenge Transition (GEC T) Kenya –Wasichana Wetu Wafaulu (WWW project). The post holder will provide leadership, coaching and mentoring support to classroom-based teacher education activities and will have primary responsibility for building the capacity of designated teachers to enhance learning outcomes for primary school pupils. The position will also contribute to addressing key challenges and issues impeding achievement of improved learning outcomes.
Education Development Trust is currently implementing Wasichana Wetu Wafaulu Project – WWW (‘Let Our Girls Succeed’) in Kenya. This is a six-year DFID funded project that is supporting 72,000 girls currently in Class five to Form one to complete their current phase of education, achieve improved learning outcomes and transition successfully to a productive and positive next phase. Through this project, the girls will gain the skills, qualifications, and confidence to take control of their lives. The project works in 521 primary schools, 45 secondary schools, 25 TVET institutions and 25 primary school serving as catch-up centers for girls re-entering back to school. The project operates in two contexts: Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) namely: Turkana, Samburu, Marsabit, Tana River, Kwale and Kilifi and urban slums in Nairobi and Mombasa.