Head Of Secondary & English Teacher

Job Description:

Head of Secondary and Teacher of English

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Teaching

• This position requires a native English speaker with the ability to teach up to and including A Level English. Teaching hours and levels to be discussed at interview

Leadership of Others

• Support the Principal in the strategic leadership of the school
• Lead and uphold the school mission, values and learning principles across the school
• Lead the Secondary Team, ensuring all aspects of this school section run smoothly and effectively on a daily basis
• Ensure the ethos and commitment to high standards and a culture for learning is secured through the leadership and management of middle leaders
• Support middle leaders so that they are able to lead others effectively and bring about measurable improvements in the quality of teaching and learning
• Have responsibility for the performance of teachers and students in the Secondary Section as directed by the Academic Director
• Ensure the school environment and practices for students and staff are safe, promoting healthy living and wellbeing

Leading Learning

• As instructed by the Academic Director, lead learning and teaching in the Secondary Section, ensuring they are driven by, and quality assured against, the schools standards and the expectations of external bodies
• Ensure a robust, challenging, and engaging curriculum is in place across the school that will secure high standards, continuity of learning, and prepare students for their adult lives
• Work with the senior leadership team to develop, implement & monitor the whole school teaching and learning policy, and subject specific teaching and learning policies to secure consistently high quality provision across the Secondary Section
• Model and promote high expectations of all staff in the Secondary Section so that every student develops their potential and achieves well
• Secure an effective and accurate data-driven assessment policy across the Secondary Section that aligns and builds from the Primary Section of the school
• Ensure smooth and effective progression through key transition points
• Work with other senior leaders, when required, to implement an effective professional development strategy for all teaching staff
• Be a learner who continues to develop professionally
• Lead / arrange Secondary assemblies

Leading Structure and Systems

• Manage the transition with direction from the Academic Director into the IGCSE and A-level Programmes.
• Support middle and senior leaders to effectively monitor and interpret attitudinal and attainment data and take steps to ensure all students make good levels of progress
• Support middle and senior leaders to implement intervention strategies to support exceptional learning and wellbeing for students
• Ensure that attendance and issues regarding absenteeism, behaviour and uniform are effectively addressed
• Support leaders to ensure all reporting is accurate and in line with the schools’ reporting procedures
• Develop, lead and implement effective quality assurance processes including competency procedures
• Proactively communicate with the parent body in a timely and effective manner that is in line with the school values
• Ensure robust and efficient structures and systems are in place to effectively and efficiently resource the school
• Advise on the Secondary Section budget expenditure, as requested by the Academic Director
• Liaise with relevant staff to ensure the schools’ pastoral systems function effectively

Person Specification

• University degree and recognized teaching qualification
• Proficient level of English, preferably Mother tongue
• At least two years’ school management experience
• Eligible to work in India
• Experience teaching and managing UK and/or International Schools
• Excellent communicator
• Strong interpersonal skills
• ICT literate
• Ability to lead by example the staff and students
• Strong organizational skills and aptitude to work both independently and collaboratively
• Pro-active nature
• A team builder and player, able to motivate students and colleagues and build positive relationships
• Flexibility and the capacity to adapt positively to any given situation
• Someone able to operate at pace and comfortable within an innovative, bold, educational environment
• A global outlook; someone who has worked internationally
• Experience working with cutting-edge pedagogy

City: Aligarh

State: Uttar Pradesh

PostalCode: 000000

Recruiter: Akanksha Dwivedi- +91 6359655665

Created Date: 24-08-2022

Responsibilities:

Head of Secondary and Teacher of English

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Teaching

• This position requires a native English speaker with the ability to teach up to and including A Level English. Teaching hours and levels to be discussed at interview

Leadership of Others

• Support the Principal in the strategic leadership of the school
• Lead and uphold the school mission, values and learning principles across the school
• Lead the Secondary Team, ensuring all aspects of this school section run smoothly and effectively on a daily basis
• Ensure the ethos and commitment to high standards and a culture for learning is secured through the leadership and management of middle leaders
• Support middle leaders so that they are able to lead others effectively and bring about measurable improvements in the quality of teaching and learning
• Have responsibility for the performance of teachers and students in the Secondary Section as directed by the Academic Director
• Ensure the school environment and practices for students and staff are safe, promoting healthy living and wellbeing

Experience Requirements:Only International Female Candidates required, who are willing to work in India into the Education Industry. Any Nationality