Head of Education and Learning

Required qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  

• Minimum 7 years of experience in education leadership, school improvement, or teacher development.
  

• Proven success in managing multi-site or community-based education programs.
  

• Knowledge of Uganda’s education system, curriculum frameworks, and policy landscape.
  

• Knowledge of value-addition, vocational and/or skilling programs run in schools to supplement the core curriculum.
  

• Experience in data-driven education management and partnerships with government and donors.
  

Educational leadership & quality assurance

• Set and drive the education strategy across SFLU schools aligned to national curriculum and organisational goals, ensuring programs deliver strong and equitable learning outcomes.
  

• Ensure all schools have clear school improvement plans and monitor progress.
  

• Uphold education quality standards, including curriculum frameworks, evidence-based pedagogical approaches, and instructional expectations.
  

Program Implementation

• Translate organisational strategy into actionable, high-quality education program plans, working closely with the Country Director.
  

• Work alongside Technical Education Specialist Consultants to oversee the design and rollout of a supplementary curriculum that enhances the Ugandan National Curriculum with 21st-century competencies such as critical thinking, creativity, digital and literacy.
  

• Lead academic execution reviews to ensure school leaders are aligned, accountable, and delivering against student learning goals.
  

Team leadership & capacity building

• Provide technical supervision and mentorship to Head Teachers, Education Specialists, and any other academic-facing staff.
  

• Lead initiatives that build teacher capacity to deliver active, skills-based learning approaches (inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, design thinking, SEL integration).
  

• Build a high-performing, collaborative education team grounded in learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.