Job vacancy Head Of Secondary School Needed At Adenta

Osu, Opposite Glory Oil-Near Police Station – GA 1140776

A well establihsed Cambridge School is looking to recruit a Head of Secondary – Full time
Duties and responsibilities
Lead teachers and staff, and in the absence of a Director of Academics, supervise all teaching and learning activities, programmes and documents.
Prepare and maintain teaching timetables, and ensure teachers report regularly and promptly for duties.
Observe lessons and suggest training support for teachers where necessary.
Oversee the school’s day-to-day operations - disciplinary matters, managing the budget of the section and advise on hiring teachers and other personnel in the section.
Organize and oversee all forms of school orientations in the section: new pupils, new staff, new parents
Monitor standards through: work scrutiny’s, department reviews, observations, teacher and student feedback, and individual appraisal of staff.
Ensure that all departments are adequately resourced to provide high quality curriculum delivery.
Present reports, documents and other findings related to the management and success of the section on a regular basis.
Ensure the section follows regulations set by local educational authorities and, where applicable, CIE.
Create and sustain a safe environment for teaching and learning
Oversee Examinations:(External & Internal) in the Section. This role includes:

Overseeing organizing and supervising all internal examinations.
Liaising with GES / CIE to organize and conduct all external examinations.
Maintaining regular contact with the relevant external examination board about updates of curriculums and syllabuses and implementing changes to the school’s curriculum where necessary.


Qualifications/Skills
Bachelor’s degree in education, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
Proven experience in school administration, preferably in an international school or educational setting.
Experience in a senior leadership position or demonstrable potential to succeed in a senior leadership role
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills, with a focus on building trust and fostering collaboration.
An excellent teacher who is able to demonstrate engaging, deep learning experiences.
Sound knowledge of educational principles, regulatory requirements, and industry trends in international education.
Proficiency in relevant software applications and technology tools for administrative management and reporting.
Comprehensive experience in building a connected school community, positive culture and student welfare.
Extensive knowledge of Laws and regulations regulating education in Ghana
Awareness of Data Protection and confidentiality issues
Awareness of and work within national legislation and school policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety


Working Experience: 3 - 5 Years

Education: First Degree

26 Jun, 2024 (54 days left)