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Basic Function
- The head Teachers are responsible for the effectiveness of the academic program in their subject areas.
- They communicate effectively with subject teachers and the Head of Academics to give teachers proper support and to ensure consistency in the school's academic policies and procedures.
- A Head Teacher carries out the duties of a teacher besides taking the full responsibility for teachers’ and students’ performance and the implementation of the curriculum.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- To provide leadership for the Department.
- To ensure that the teachers follow the guidelines of the curriculum and promote the goals of the curriculum among students and parents.
- To hold regular meetings with the teachers and to meet individual teachers to provide support and advice.
- To update teachers with new teaching methods and strategies.
- To Participate in the recruitment committee and prepare tests for new applicants.
- To Mentor and monitor all teachers and assistants, work closely with them to help them settle in both professionally and personally.
- To liaise with the Management Team and Head of Academics concerning the professional performance of teachers and to participate in the formal evaluation of members of the Department (ex: appraisal).
- To carry class visits for teachers and carries out the necessary follow up at least once a month.
- To monitor grading of the subject to obtain from each teacher a regular (at each Quarter) work summary, including :
- Material covered
- An estimate of the homework set
- Weekly formative assessments (ex: portfolios, copybooks, quizzes, assignment etc...).
- Summative assessments (e.g. quarter exams, presentation, etc.…)
- Student individualized report
- To discuss with the Head of Academics the students’ progress.
- To work out an intervention plan for struggling students.
- To liaise with the Head of Academics about the ordering of textbooks.
- To inspire innovation and lead the on-going evaluation and development of the subject curriculum, ensuring that course syllabuses are satisfactorily completed.
- To order equipment and supplies for the concerning subject within the budget, and to supervise the storage and maintenance of materials and books.
- To sponsor, encourage and oversee field trips, the use of new technology in the classroom, to promote cross – curricular activities and ensure a student-centered learning environment.
- To be responsible for full check of all materials posted by teachers on LMS (grades, uploading materials, announcements, H.W, assignments).
- To be responsible for designing, checking and ensuring the integrity of all exams produced for the department (the 4 Quarterly Exams).
- To assign the related project or research work needed to extend knowledge and enhance high order thinking skills.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and experience:
- The head Teacher should hold a bachelor degree in the specific field.
- Fluent English.
- 3-5 years of experience as a Head Teacher.
Personal traits:
- Is a team leader.
- Good listener with sound judgement.
- Flexible, tolerant and proactive work ethics.
- Handles problems wisely.
- Facilitates obstacles.
- Respectful to all members.
- Good Communication skills.
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