Head Of Middle School – Upper Primary & Junior School at Reeds Africa Consult

Overview

• To provide strategic academic and administrative leadership for the Upper Primary and Junior School sections, ensuring effective curriculum implementation, quality teaching and learning, staff supervision, learner discipline, and improved academic performance in line with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and the school’s educational objectives.

Job description

• Provide leadership and oversight of academic and administrative activities in the Upper Primary and Junior School sections.
• Ensure effective implementation of the CBC and compliance with relevant curriculum guidelines.
• Supervise curriculum planning, lesson delivery, assessment, and academic reporting.
• Monitor learner performance and implement strategies to improve academic outcomes.
• Guide, mentor, and supervise teachers to promote professional growth and effective teaching practices.
• Conduct classroom observations, lesson evaluations, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate timetabling, departmental meetings, examinations, assessments, and academic reports.
• Promote discipline, learner welfare, safeguarding, and a positive school culture.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher, school management, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to support learner achievement.
• Ensure proper maintenance of academic records and timely submission of reports.
• Identify staff development needs and coordinate relevant training and professional development.
• Support the integration of digital learning, innovative teaching methods, and learner-centred approaches.
• Participate in school planning, policy implementation, co-curricular activities, and other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a combination of Mathematics and Science subjects from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
• At least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory role
• Demonstrated experience in teaching, preferably in Upper Primary and/or Junior School.
• Proven leadership and management experience in a school setting will be a strong advantage.
• Sound knowledge of CBC implementation, curriculum management, and competency-based assessment.
• Strong skills in staff supervision, teacher mentorship, performance management, and academic planning.
• Ability to analyse learner performance data and implement improvement strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in digital literacy and the use of educational technology.
• Strong organizational skills, integrity, accountability, and the ability to lead teams effectively.
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct.

Closes Dec 31, 2026