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Head of Kindergarten
- Support, uphold and articulate the mission and vision of Al Shomoukh International School.
- Support and adhere to the code of conduct, policies and procedures of Al Shomoukh International School. Maintain confidentiality regarding school matters.
- Ensure that all policies, procedures and routines across the school are effective and efficient.
- Be responsible for the safety and well-being of all students through positive recognition and high expectations for behaviour and conduct.
- Plan, deliver and oversee a high-quality Kindergarten program and its curriculum. Ensure that improvement activities are focused on raising quality in the department.
- Monitor and promote outstanding attendance and punctuality across the academic department and encourage self-assessments between staff members.
- Contribute to monthly(school) newsletters. Prepare regular communications with staff, students and parents.
- Consult the community about the work of Al Shomoukh International School on a regular basis to ensure that parent views are received respectfully and help guide the school’s development.
- Monitor the implementation of strategic plans and identify areas of need.
- Foster well-being and development of all individuals associated with the service through the creation of a secure and supportive environment. Foster links between all community members.
- Lead a team of professionals and collaborate with them to maintain the highest possible standards of care and development.
- Engage in personal and professional development to ensure a thorough knowledge of all aspects relating to the field of education.
- Develop a monthly Continuous Professional Development schedule for your department.
- Uphold professional integrity at all times including discretion, confidentiality, loyalty and trust while performing all duties.
- Attend school sponsored activities. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parental involvement. Market the School to the local and wider community.
- Work with staff in a co-operative and respectful manner. Foster positive staff relationships. Hold regular departmental meetings.
- Observe and evaluate instruction and provide constructive feedback on staff performance while maintaining documentation. Promote positive peer modelling, team teaching and coaching within and across grade levels and departments.
- Establish expectations for students, staff and parents. Aim toward achieving and maintaining an excellent rating from the Ministry of Education and other relevant authorities.
- Maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students, staff and families.
- Ensure all teachers report comments are checked and are written at the highest standards.
- Check all student's end of term semester results and ensure all grades are entered into the school portal.
- Meet all deadlines set by the Vice Principal.
- Communicate effectively with parents and ensure concerns or complaints are handled within a 24-hour time period.
- Monitor the parent portal on a daily basis and ensure teachers are posting homework’s, assignments, worksheets and assessments dates.
- Prepare a list of recommended textbooks for the start of the academic year – a textbook list must be submitted when the deadline is set by the Vice Principal.
- Submit all end of year curriculum improvement plans and recommendations.
- Ensure yearbook photos and comments are prepared by teachers and checked by the head of department.
- Heads of departments are expected to attend all after school parents’ meetings or workshops.
- Responsible for supervising the department and ground floor corridor.
- Submit an end of year department report to your line manager.
- Implement a new theme at the start of every academic term.
- Cover for teachers who call in absent or are on leave in case no alternative teachers are available to cover.
- Monitor teachers display boards.
- Monitor corridors and playground area during students breaks.
- Continuously supervise corridors and toilets throughout the school day.
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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| Location | Muscat, Oman |
| Start Date | August 2022 |
| Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
| Student Level | Early Childhood |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
| Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License |
| Education Required | Bachelor |
| Major | Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or its equivalent |
| Additional School Requirements | |
Must have experience as a Head of Kindergarten/Early Years. | |