Head of School

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall academic and administrative leadership for both the Primary and Secondary levels.
• Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of the Cambridge International Curriculum, including IGCSE, AS and A Level programmes.
• Ensure effective integration and delivery of the GES Curriculum alongside the Cambridge programmes.
• Lead the recruitment, induction, appraisal, professional development and performance management of teaching and administrative staff.
• Develop and implement systems for continuous professional development (CPD) and instructional improvement.
• Monitor teaching, learning, assessment and student academic performance.
• Establish and maintain high standards of student discipline, safeguarding, welfare and pastoral care.
• Develop effective relationships with parents, students, staff, the Board, GES and Cambridge International.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GES requirements and Cambridge International regulations and standards.
• Lead the preparation for Cambridge examinations, including registration, coordination, assessment and examination administration.
• Develop strategies for improving student enrolment, academic outcomes, school reputation and overall institutional growth.
• Prepare and present regular academic and operational reports to the Board. 
• Promote a positive school culture built on academic excellence, professionalism, integrity and student-centred education.

Mandatory Requirements

Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Educational Administration or a related discipline.
• A Master's Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Administration or a related field will be an advantage.
• Leadership Experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in school leadership or senior school management.
• Demonstrable experience managing both Primary and Secondary levels.
• Proven experience in staff supervision, performance management, curriculum leadership and school administration.

Cambridge International Experience: This is a critical requirement. Candidates must provide documentary evidence of practical experience with Cambridge International programmes, particularly:

• IGCSE
• AS Level
• A Level
• Candidates should demonstrate previous responsibility for Cambridge curriculum coordination, examination administration, academic leadership or programme implementation.
• General knowledge of Cambridge programmes without practical experience will not satisfy this requirement.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Demonstrable knowledge of GES policies, regulations and requirements.
• Familiarity with Cambridge International policies, curriculum requirements, assessment procedures and examination regulations.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:  The following will provide an additional advantage:

• Recent professional development in school leadership, educational management, assessment or curriculum development.
• British Council-backed orientation, training or professional development relating to Cambridge programmes.
• Experience leading a school through the introduction or expansion of Cambridge International programmes.
• Experience in a private-school environment with a sizeable student population.
• Demonstrable success in improving academic performance and institutional outcomes.

Personal and Professional Attributes:  The successful candidate should be:

• A strategic and visionary educational leader.
• An excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• Firm, fair and decisive in managing staff and students.
• Highly organised and results-oriented.
• Committed to academic excellence and continuous improvement.
• Capable of working effectively with the Board, parents, staff, regulators and external partners.
• Innovative, adaptable and capable of managing change.
• A person of unquestionable professional integrity.

Location: Okorase, Koforidua

Salary: Atractive