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Job Description
The Head of Primary serves as the pedagogical leader of the Primary. In this role, he/she supervises the curriculum and staff, ensures and manages the implementation of school policies and procedures, and affirms compliance with International Baccalaureate, government, and other relevant agencies. The Head of Primary adheres to the Staff Code of Conduct and other professional, contractual obligations.
The following are the responsibilities of the Head of Primary:
Pedagogical Leadership
- Support and implement the mission, vision, and values.
- Prepare all appropriate and required documentation for authorizations and accreditation
- Make recommendations regarding the professional development of staff
- Promote staff collaboration in support of the curriculum
- Professionally develop staff and ensure the use of school management systems and teaching and learning tools
- Monitor and evaluate student academic progress and behavior in order to support teaching and learning
- Acknowledge and celebrate successful teaching practice
- Assist in the development of appropriate educational experiences such as guest speakers and excursions to support curriculum
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the school’s pastoral education program
Policies and Procedures
- Contribute to the development of school policy and procedures
- Educate staff and stakeholders regarding school policy, procedures
- Ensure implementation of and alignment to the school’s policy and procedures with special emphasis on the following:
- Admissions
- Language
- Inclusion
- Assessment
- Academic Honesty
- Child Protection and Safeguarding
Communications
- Work with students, parents, and staff regarding any teaching and learning concerns, including establishing and participating in meetings between various individuals and groups
- Observe, meet, and mentor staff in order to improve teaching and learning as part of staff evaluation
- Keep all correspondence and other documentation organized, confidential, and up-to-date
- Maintain appropriate communication including newsletters, blog entries, social media updates with the wider community
- Make presentations to staff, students, and parents regarding the school’s programmes
- Lead student, parent, and staff information sessions
- Actively participate in the Parent-Teacher Association
- Collaborate with teachers and leadership to ensure appropriate and timely ordering of school materials
Management and Additional Responsibilities
- Ensure the creation and maintenance of accurate documentation of all processes relating to the management of the division including, but not limited to:
- Written curriculum
- Term reports for all students
- Behavioral records
- Staff evaluation
- Master timetable
- Meeting agendas and minutes
- Permanent student records
- Attendance
- Participate in interviewing potential school staff as well as placement of staff for effective teaching and learning
- Create and implement a staff orientation program
- Manage, appraise, and evaluate staff
- Create and enforce duty schedules
- Supervise, lead, and assign committee work to support the school’s development
- Serve as Acting Director during the absence of the Dir
Job Requirements
The Head of Primary must have:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education or equivalent, or a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership
- At least five years of Primary teaching experience
- Teaching/leadership experience outside their home country
