Scrum Master

• Mentor teams, supporting their growth and strengthening Agile maturity across the organisation.
• Ensure initiatives are well defined, estimated and planned. Meeting the definition of ready with clear sprint goals.
• Drive predictable, on-time delivery by managing capacity, dependencies, risks, requirement changes and launch timelines.
• Facilitate key scaled ceremonies to align teams and maintain strong cross-team collaboration.
• Maintain healthy team backlogs, ensuring sprint goals are broken into actionable stories, tasks and test cases.
• Champion focus and flow by ensuring teams work on right priorities and avoid unnecessary context switching.
• Collaborate closely with product, Engineering and UX to ensure timely, high quality, predictable delivery.
• Lead rollout activities, stakeholder communication, hypercare triage and end of initiative retrospectives.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability and continuous improvement across distributed teams.

Do you have experience in Software development?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, We are looking for a dynamic Scrum Master with strong experience in scaled Agile frameworks to drive high-quality delivery across our SaaS products. You'll empower cross-functional teams, streamline workflows, and foster a culture of continuous improvement so we can deliver meaningful, reliable solutions for teachers and pupils. At Tes, great delivery means real educational impact. You'll play a central role in helping teams stay aligned, focused and consistently delivering value., * 4+ years as a Scrum Master in Agile environment.

• Delivering digital products in EdTech or related industries.
• Proven ability to lead multiple teams or complex initiatives.

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe and Lean principles.
• Running/facilitating Scaled ceremonies.
• Understanding of software development processes, DevOps, or cloud technologies is a plus.

Skills

• Skilled in planning, tracking, managing and reporting on key delivery metrics.
• Ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams, ensuring alignment and clarity.
• Adept at stakeholder management skills to align priorities and remove blockers.
• Proactively identifying delivery risks, managing dependencies, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Capable of adapting Agile processes where necessary and promoting a culture of innovation.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments, balancing short-term execution with long-term process improvements., * Certified Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SSM or equivalent).
• General leadership & Project Management certification (SAFe, PMP, Green/ Black belt - Lean Six Sigma, LeSS Practitioner or equivalent) - ideal but not mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or Project Management - ideal but not mandatory.

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme

At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children. With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years., What do you get in return? * 25 days annual leave rising to 30 * 5% pension after probation * State of the art offices * Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World * Free eye care cover * Life Assurance * Cycle to Work Scheme * EAP (Employee assistance programme) * Quarterly Tes Socials * Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu Who are Tes? Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on. Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide. Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment. With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal - it's a sustainable and rewarding reality. For more information about Tes, our products, and our team, visit: www.tes.com.