SIERRA LEONE TEACHING SERVICE COMMISSION

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Manager, Teacher Performance 

Job Title: Manager, Teacher Performance

Department: Teacher Development & Performance

Reports to: Deputy Director, Teacher Development & Performance.

Also reports to: Director, Teacher Development & Performance

Grade Level: Senior (9)

Location: HQ Office, Freetown

Contract Type: Permanent

Supervises: Office Assistant

Job Purpose:

To manage programme interventions aimed at the monitoring and evaluation of teachers’ and school leaders’ competencies and performance, based on the Professional Standards for Teachers and School Leaders and in accordance with the provisions of the TSC Act (2011). This function will be executed in close collaboration with MBSSE. The role ensures that teaching standards are upheld and aligns teacher performance with national education goals.

Key Deliverables 

• Develop a Teacher Performance Evaluation Strategy. 
• Develop a Teacher Performance Evaluation Toolkit for assessment. 
• Develop a School Leaders’ Performance Evaluation Toolkit for assessment.
• Produce quarterly and annual teacher competency and performance monitoring plans and reports.
• Produce annual teacher performance analytics.

Main Duties

•  Develop teacher performance evaluation plans, budgets, and tools.
• Develop and implement teacher performance appraisal systems based on established benchmarks and standards. 
• Develop and implement a decentralised teacher performance monitoring plan, based on the Professional Standards for Teachers and School Leaders. 
• Monitor the progress and performance of teachers and school leaders on CPD training and make recommendations. 
• Prepare comprehensive performance data and analytical reports on teacher performance for integration into the TMIS. 
• Identify training and capacity-building needs based on performance evaluations. 7
• Work with relevant departments and education stakeholders to organise workshops, seminars, and training programmes to enhance teacher effectiveness. 
• Ensure adherence to the Teaching Service Commission’s policies and standards regarding teacher performance.
•  Liaise and collaborate with TSC District Directors and school administrators to address performance-related issues. 
• Communicate performance expectations and evaluation outcomes to District Directors and teachers.
• Provide regular updates to the Director, Teacher Development & Performance.
• Provide support for the implementation of departmental programmes.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in educational administration or a relevant area.
• At least 5 years of experience in education programme development and implementation.
• At least 5 years of experience in education management or performance evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of teacher evaluation methodologies and capacity-building strategies.
• Computer literacy — MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Conversant with the e-creation/use of databases and the generation of reports.

Key Competencies 

• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders. 
• Strong data analysis and report-writing skills. 
• Ability to identify challenges and develop actionable solutions. • An excellent team player. 
• Ability to maintain integrity.

Confidentiality and Discretion

The incumbent must at all times maintain the confidentiality of personal information.

Applications:

• Hard copies of completed CVs and application letters should be forwarded to The Secretary, TSC, 7 Priscilla Street, Freetown.

Closing date: On or before close of business on 30th June 2026.