Deputy Head - Academic at Banda School

Areas of Responsibility

• Member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• Assist in the day to day running of the school
• Monitor the implementation of whole school targets
• Work with the Head to lead, motivate and support staff
• Be a proactive member of the SLT, attending and supporting meetings when necessary
• Teaching and Learning
• Teach a reduced timetable
• Oversee curriculum planning and implementation – liaise with Heads of Departments and the Head
• Create and manage the school timetable
• Manage cover on a daily basis
• Drive and oversee the use of ICT and specifically iPads as a learning too
• Organise standardised testing and record data in clear form
• Collate and proof all internal examinations
• Oversee examination and invigilation timetables
• Set up the examination room in preparation for mock examinations and Common Entrance, and ensure adequate spare materials are available
• Organise and communicate the Prep timetable
• Oversee whole school assesment and tracking in conjunction with the Head of Lower School
• Organise reporting deadlines, report checking and publishing of reports on the Engage Database
• Work with the SLT to deliver the CPD programme
• Liaise with external examination bodies and the ISEB on scholarship and Common
• Entrance papers – ordering papers and entering pupils

The Person

• The applicant must:
• The post holder will have the responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young persons for whom he / she is responsible, or with whom he / she comes into contact, and will be expected to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times.
• Be a fully qualified teacher with a valid TSC (Kenya) or TRN (UK) number
• Be caring, approachable and able to engage fully with pupils, parents and staff
• Be positive, resilient and have a good sense of humour
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who is committed to enabling every child to fulfil their potential in all areas
• Have experience of working in British Curriculum schools
• Be a team-builder with excellent communication skills, who is able to listen, consult and motivate
• Be able to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment
• Be able to use initiative, and show flexibility and adaptability
• Be a proactive and compassionate leader as a part of both The Banda’s whole staff
• team and the Senior Leadership Team
• Possess the desire to be fully involved in all aspects of life in a leading preparatory school
• Be punctual and work effectively to deadlines
• Be an excellent communicator with adults and children
• Show organisational skills and leadership in behaviour, dress and speech
• Lead by example and expect high standard in others
• Display confidence in and possess a high level of written English
• Be able to use ICT in teaching and administration
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils
• Present a clean Police Clearance Certificate
• Keep up to date with educational developments in the UK