Deputy Head of Secondary - Gulf English School
We are looking for outstanding educational professional who has the ambition and vision to join one of the Kuwait’s most successful schools!
Responsibilities
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
Please note we are having Face to Face interviews held in London and Dublin, Ireland. Our School Executive Management team would love to meet you in person to discuss the job opportunities.
Walk In Event Details for London
- Date: 8th, 9th & 10th March 2019
- Venue: Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, London
- Time: 9 AM – 5 PM
Walk In Event Details for Dublin, Ireland
- Date: 12th, 13th & 15th March 2019
- Venue: The Westbury hotel, Grafton Street, Dublin, Ireland
- Time: 9 AM – 5 P
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| Location | Kuwait, Kuwait |
| Start Date | September 2019 |
| Contract Length | 1 Year |
| Eligible Candidates | Director/Principal, Licensed Teacher |
| Student Level | Middle School |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
In addition to providing teachers with the opportunity to be part of one of the Kuwait’s most successful schools we are offering 1 year overseas contract with:
For Kuwait residents, a local hire package may apply |
Qualifications and Requirements
| Education Required | Bachelor |
| Work Visa Eligibility | United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand |
| Additional School Requirements | |
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