Head Of JHS

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision of Academic Documents

• Reviews all documents submitted on teaching and learning and supports teachers to make necessary amendments
• Ensures teaching documents are well prepared and submitted on time for review

Supervision of Learning

• Creates and sustains a safe environment for teaching and learning
• Sets broad sectional goals and ensure students meet their learning objectives.
• Observes lessons and suggest training support for teachers where necessary.

Examination / Assessment Duties (Internal)

• Oversees preparation of examination questions to meet required standards
• Manages submission of examination papers to meet deadlines and ensure safety
• Manages post examination procedures: marking, recording of marks, review

Examination Duties (External)

• Oversees organizing and supervising of all external examinations.
• Liaises with GES / CIE to organize and conduct all external examinations
• Maintains regular contact with the relevant external examination board about updates of curriculums and syllabuses
• Implements changes to the school’s curriculum in accordance with amendments to the external curriculum
• Provides Head of School / Principal with information on all new changes and interventions

Management of Section

• Prepares and maintains teaching timetables and term calendars in time for use in the academic year
• Ensures teachers report regularly and promptly for duties.
• Coordinates the work of Heads of Department / Subject coordinators, to promote growth in the Section
• Presents reports, documents and other findings related to the management and success of the section on a regular basis.
• Oversees the section’s day-to-day disciplinary matters, and takes prompt action in line with school policy
• Conducts teacher and staff evaluations and advises on promotions and disciplinary measures for staff
• Organizes and oversees orientations for new staff in the section
• Manages the budget of the section and advises on hiring teachers and other personnel in the section
• Ensures the section follows regulations set by local educational authorities and, where applicable, CIE.

Managing Students and Parents

• Organizes and oversees all forms of school orientations in the section: new pupils, new parents.
• In line with the school’s policies, oversees the implementation of pastoral care in the section.
• Works directly and transparently with parents/guardians to ensure the success and welfare of pupils
• Ensures positive public relations with the outside world

Academic Team Responsibilities

• Prepares adequately for and regularly attends management meetings
• Contributes positively and constructively to issues discussed at management meetings
• Reports directly to Head of School / Principal

KEY SKILLS

• Strong analytical skills
• Supervision skills
• Detail oriented
• Good organizational skills
• Incisive and clear thinker

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified teacher status. A Master’s degree is essential
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching.
• Evidence of outstanding teaching and high expectations with respect to standards
• Ability to lead departmental staff, provide clear vision and command respect.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Committed to the development of all staff and to own personal development.

N.B: Qualified persons should forward their Curriculum Vitae to recruitetoteach@gmail.com