Tel German has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several years. Tel began their career in the education sector as a Headteacher, Head of Infants, Deputy, SENCO, and Class Teacher at Kent County Council from 1990 to 1997. Tel then transitioned into a Leadership Advisory Head Teacher and School Improvement Adviser role, where they supported school improvement in "Category" schools, provided strategic leadership to schools in vulnerable circumstances, and coached and mentored strategic school leaders from 1997 to 2011. Tel then took on the position of Kent Challenge Lead Adviser (Cross District) at Kent County Council, challenging underperformance in schools, supporting strategic leadership for improvement, and promoting inter-school work and partnerships from 1990 to 2012. Finally, Tel joined The Education People in 2018 as the Divisional Lead for Educational Improvement and Head of Service Primary, taking on the responsibility for standards and provision in schools within the organization.
Tel German earned a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree in Primary Education 3-11 with a specialization in Geography from La Sainte Union - Southampton University from 1986 to 1990. Prior to that, Tel attended Prices College Fareham, where they pursued A levels in Geography, Economics, and Maths Pure and Applied. Further details about the start and end dates of their time at Prices College Fareham were not provided.
September, 2018 - present