Head Teacher at Shining Hope For Communities

To be responsible for maintaining a high quality of education in line with SHOFCO’s vision, mission and guiding principles; and the overall coordination of the school curriculum, activities and operations to ensure that the school runs efficiently and effectively on a day to day basis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the programs of the school are consistent with the vision, mission, and guiding principles of SHOFCO schools.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the whole faculty.
• Oversee proper implementation of SHOFCO Curriculum using recommended teaching methodologies.
• Ability to offer teacher training on curriculum design, implementation and evaluation.
• Develop a long-range in-service plan for the faculty in collaboration with the Education Management team.
• Collect, analyse, share and interpret internal and external school assessment data and ensure the data is used strategically to improve student academic performance.
• Oversee planning, execution and analysis of intervention programs targeted at needs of diverse academic subgroups.
• Develop and administer the general school routine, and coordinate all activities within the school.
• Manage the school budget, supply acquisition, HR efforts and administrative duties; and ensure efficient usage of school resources.
• Identify intellectual, physical, social and emotional needs affecting student’s success in school in collaboration with teachers, students, parents and social worker.
• Maintain effective communication to keep staff, students and parents properly informed.
• Encourage and initiate continuous improvement in curriculum and teaching methods.
• Maintain an educational philosophy and school climate which encourages a cooperative and participatory attitude on the part of all teachers and students.
• In charge of boarding section of the school.
• Manage and develop external partnerships and represent the school in interactions with government officials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Education or any related field
• P1, Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education
• Must be registered with Teachers Service Commission
• 5 Years’ Experience and training in student centred approach to education that encourages exploration, inquiry, problem-solving and real world thinking skills
• 4 Years’ Experience in school administration

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Proven communication and influencing skills
• Organization management
• Proven ability to coach, motivate and build strong relationships
• Strategic thinking
• Adaptability and decisiveness
• Honesty and integrity
• Initiative and enthusiasm
• Openness and sound judgement
• Computer literacy
• Analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Firm and objective