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Deputy Head of Primary - Al Tafawoq Educational Services - Kuwait

A'Takamul International School Kuwait

Kuwait, Kuwait

Start August 2018

Job
School

Contract Length: 1 Year

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Early Childhood, Elementary

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 8 years of teaching experience
Major: Education or related
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United Kingdom (UK)

Additional School Requirements:

Candidates must have Western qualifications
MA in Education or Master in Management in Leadership highly desirable
A minimum of 8 years of teaching out of which 2 yrs of HOD in British curriculum
Experience in administrative position desirable
Recognized teaching qualification preferred
Prior experience in an international school setting is not essential, however, applicants with accredited international school experience will also be considered favorably

Job Benefits:

Tax free monthly salary
Furnished accommodation
School fee discounts for eligible dependants
Annual return flights
National Medical Service
End of service gratuity (Indemnity)
Ongoing CPD opportunities in a supportive environment where career development is prioritized.
For Kuwait residents, a local hire package may apply

Job Description:

We are looking for outstanding educational professional who has the ambition and vision to join one of the Kuwait’s most successful schools.

Purpose Statement:

To supervise, discipline, and monitor students. Lead, direct, supervise and student activities, ensuring implementation and providing innovation of school policies, and to assist Principal in other areas as directed by the Principal

School Climate

Assist in the development of the school vision, ensuring that the school mission is reflected in its educational program, making it consistent with the values of the community and the school academic goals and practices
Articulate the school mission to the school community, soliciting support from all the members of the community
Exhibit multicultural awareness
Assist Principal in fostering collegiality and team building among faculty, encouraging their active involvement in the school progress Assist Principal in communicating and promoting expectations for high-level performance from faculty and students by role modelling, encouraging, and recognising excellence and achievement

Personnel Management

Collaborate with HOD / Principal in development and updating the school curriculum
Assist Principal with planning for staffing needs and making recommendations for staff placement, retention, promotion or dismissal
Communicate school policies and expectations of staff to the faculty in a timely and clear manner as directed by Principal
Assist Principal in identifying needs for staff development and working with staff to help them accomplish improvement goals
Lead staff meetings for the purpose of disseminating information in the absence of the Principal.
Organise cover for absent teachers within department
Develop duty schedule for the level
Involving in school time table/ calendar

Instructional Management

Understand the dynamics of the classroom and identify and apply effective instructional strategies.
Plan and supervise the program for social and emotional development of students- extracurricular activities, special celebrations days, school trips, and competitions.
Coordinate the development, writing and evaluation of data related to student performance utilizing it to assess the effectiveness of the instructional program , including accurate anecdotal records to support summative assessments
Present workshop (training/ coaching) over new teaching methods and information as needed

Student Management

Give individual and group guidance for personal problems, educational and vocational objectives, and social and recreational activities
Supervise and maintain records of student attendance in school at assemblies, extracurricular activities or sporting events
Report all incidences of student truancies and issues to the Principal
Discipline students in cases of attendance and behaviour problems
Walk about the school building to monitor safety and security, and coordinates teacher supervision of area such as halls, cafeteria, courtyards and toilets
Foster good interpersonal relationships between faculty and students

Facilities Management

Report any concerns regarding the safety, security & appearance of the school to Principal
Assist the Principal in timetabling the use of school facilities
Assist in the implementation of plans for emergency situations(e.g. fire drills, emergency evacuation) as directed by school Management

Fiscal Management

Collaborate with the Principal in the preparation of the secondary school budget based on documented program needs (estimated enrollment, personnel needs, recourse needs)
Coordinate the preparation & filing of inventories of school property & resources for the security & accountability for that property
Assist in the process of requisitioning of new resources, equipment & Supplies

Parent/ Community Relations

Demonstrate understanding of the schools mission soliciting the support of parents in realizing the mission
Demonstrate awareness & understanding of parent/ community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs
Inform Principal of parents concerns towards the schools & faculty and assist in working out solutions for problems
Exhibit interest in community activities by attending community functions
Participate in updating the school curriculum

Others

Discuss with school Principal on a regular basis and perform other duties as assigned
Assist Principal in planning transition activities for grades

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About the School:

Al Tafawoq Educational Services Company (TES) (previously known as Institute of Private Education) has been established to fulfill a social mission of the owners, which is to participate in the development of education in Kuwait and other Arab countries. Education is inevitably linked to the economic and social conditions prevailing in any society. TES is proud to be engaged in the noble cause of imparting education to the society. The company leadership has established a comprehensive strategic growth plan and will continue to ensure stakeholders interests and add value to the company. This plan involves local and regional growth which will further enhance the market position of our value-driven and ethical company. Through its regional expansion plan the company has established schools in Kuwait, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

We believe that: - TES will continue on its successful mission of providing socially responsible education - TES and its services are unique, genuine and meaningful, and that they can be and will be sustained with our ongoing commitment to innovation and creativity. - Quality services can only be delivered by quality systems. - Investment in educational integrated technology as the path for quality education. We are looking to employ exceptional educators who match our values and who are committed to delivering high quality education. We have vacancies at both our English Medium and American Curriculum schools.

Read more about our schools here:
Gulf English School
AâTakamul International School

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