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Head Of KS2 Department

British International Modern School
Maadi, Cairo
Posted 5 years ago
96Applicants for1 open position
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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 stage.
  • 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 school principal 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
    • Further develop own professional and skills by attending relevant courses, reading to keep abreast of current educational thinking and participating fully in school staff development.
    • Attend meeting in accordance with school policy and lead such meetings as required.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Trusted colleague
  • Focus student
  • Highly effective communication
  • Adaptable and flexible conditions changes
  • Take advantage of using the blackboard to be smart
  • Discipline and strict compliance with policies and procedures.
  • A good user of computer programs
  • Enthusiastic
  • Fluent English
  • An effective organiser.
  • An ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritise appropriately and meet deadlines.
  • Good personal presence and excellent communication skills.
  • An ambitious and diligent professional who can influence, motivate and inspire others.
  • An outstanding classroom practitioner.
  • A team player
  • Have a Previous experience in internationals schools.
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