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Deputy Head of Primary - Al Tafawoq Educational Services - Kuwait

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

 

Posted: September 2018
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

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LocationKuwait, Kuwait
Start DateAugust 2018
Contract Length1 Year
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelEarly Childhood, Elementary
Number of Vacancies1

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

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited Kingdom (UK)
MajorEducation or related
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