Deputy Head Teacher at Hillcrest International Schools

Job Summary

The Deputy Head Teacher will be responsible for academic planning and outcomes; curriculum development and implementation; student inclusion and welfare, and building and promoting collaborative relationships with all stakeholders. He/She will be an excellent teacher with at least 4 years of proven experience in a similar role, in a British National Curriculum school.

Training / Qualifications / Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A degree or equivalent qualification Senior leadership experience with evidence of making significant whole school improvement in pupil outcomes.
• Preparatory school experience and awareness of preparatory school developments.
• Experience in a similar role in a school under ISI criteria
• Recent participation in relevant CPD activities and commitment to lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Raise and maintain, the highest possible academic standards through overseeing all aspects of the School’s academic program.
• Ensure the efficient organization and administration of the School’s curriculum and its assessment and reporting procedures.
• Oversee the creation and running of the academic timetable and daily cover for staff absence.
• As the School’s designated Child Protection Officer, provide leadership in student welfare issues, including responsibilities for implanting and promoting the safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures within the School.
• Oversee the development and management of internal and external examinations, including timetables, invigilation, grading systems, collation, and analyses of results.
• Monitor the standards of teaching and learning throughout the School and constantly review the balance and breadth of the curriculum, and ensure its effective delivery.
• Ensure that departmental handbooks, including schemes of work and policy documents, are updated and well understood by academic staff.
• Be aware of relevant national and international educational initiatives and be proactive in implementing new strategies that will enhance the education provided at Hillcrest Preparatory School.
• Liaise with the Inclusion Department to ensure that pupils who are gifted and talented, or who have special educational needs, are appropriately engaged.
• Oversee the effective provision of Curriculum Enrichment opportunities including the co-curricular program of the school.
• Ensure appropriate policies and training are in place to support all staff in both Academic and Administrative spheres
• Ensure the smooth running of the student admission process in liaison with the School Registrar and Form Tutors.
• Oversee the induction program for new teachers in liaison with the Human Resources Department.
• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team act as a role model in the dissemination and practice of school policy, in keeping with the ethos of the School.
• Under the overall direction of the Headteacher, formulate aims and objectives of the School, in the context of the Governors’ strategic framework; evaluating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan; school budget.
• Support the Head Teacher in a range of day-to-day, whole-school leadership and management responsibilities including assemblies, student behavior, meetings, etc.
• Assume other duties that may be reasonably required or delegated by the Head Teacher, from time to time.