Job Details:
We are looking for a Deputy Head who will perform the below responsibilities:
Work flexibly and professionally with the Head of School, teachers, and colleagues at all levels to support the successful day-to-day management and administration of the School.
Provide leadership on all aspects of School management in the absence of the Head of School.
Assist the Head of School in actively monitoring and reviewing the quality of teaching and learning; including regular assessments, recordkeeping, and reporting students’ attainment to all statutory bodies.
Develop and support clear policies and procedures to ensure outstanding performance.
Assist the Head of School in the recruitment, performance management, coaching, training, and disciplinary plans for teachers and other School employees.
Schedule, set the agenda, and attend all school meetings with teachers and staff.
Plan and oversee the School’s assembly program, engaging teachers and other staff, as appropriate.
Assist in setting School exam schedules and carrying out all exams consistent with established protocol.
Participate in the marking of assessments, the preparation of teaching programs and the development of cross curriculum links.
Work in conjunction with Head of School to conceive, arrange and organise relevant field trips and visits.
Maintain clear and professional communications and work relations with employees of all designations.
Serve as a role model for maintaining a positive school ethos by being pro-active in the pastoral care of pupils and ensuring the School’s policy for behavior and discipline is applied consistently and fairly.
Promote and facilitate positive and collaborative relationships with guardians and other school stakeholders.
Teach a minimum of two subjects in upper primary and serve as a role model to all teachers for curriculum development, classroom management, student engagement, and student outcomes.
Support and actively promote the School’s “whole child” model.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards, including training of relevant employees.
Uphold and enforce all School rules and policies; work in co-operation with other teachers and staff to ensure standards of behavior and discipline levels of pupils are maintained.
Ensure high levels of excellence in academic and extracurricular activities at all times.
Position Specifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a school leadership position
History of excellence as a teacher
Proven leadership ability in school administration, curriculum development, program monitoring and evaluation, staff training and development, school improvement, and performance management
Must be well-versed with the 8-4-4 curriculum
