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Head Of Science Department

Highlands School of Egypt
6th of October, Giza
Posted 5 years ago
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  • 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 :
  1. Material covered
  2. An estimate of the homework set
  3. Weekly formative assessments (ex: portfolios, copybooks, quizzes, assignment etc...).
  4. Summative assessments (e.g. quarter exams, presentation, etc.…)
  5. 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

  • The Teacher should hold a bachelor degree in the specific field.
  • At least 2 years of experience preferably in an international school.
  • Excellent command of English language.

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