HEAD - Preparatory STAGE (Grades 3rd To 5th)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and organized HEAD - PREPARATORY STAGE (grades 3 to 5) to manage key aspects of student discipline, behaviour, learning, and pastoral care, while ensuring seamless communication with parents and smooth operations of academic and extracurricular activities. The ideal candidate will also oversee teacher management, curriculum implementation, event logistics, and assist with hiring and admissions. 

Key Responsibilities (KRAs):

1. Student Learning and Development:

• Ensure high standards of student learning and academic achievement.
• Oversee student discipline, behaviour, and pastoral care to create a supportive school environment.
• Teaching of one/two grade-sections.

2. Parent Communication:

• Act as the primary liaison for communication between the school and parents regarding student progress, behaviour, school events and for any other reason.
• Ensure that all communication complies with school philosophy.

3. Team Management:

• Lead and support team members through orientation, mentoring, counselling, and guidance.
• Conduct regular teacher lesson observations and provide constructive feedback.
• Allocate teaching and non-teaching roles and duties to staff.

4. Curriculum and Academic Assessment:

• Ensure effective curriculum implementation and syllabus completion.
• Review lesson plans, worksheets, and assessments to improve academic standards.
• Oversee the creation and review of assessments, question papers, term exams, and marking schemes.
• Ensure smooth conduction of assessments and term examinations and ensure timely report generation.
• Analyse student performance and prepare relevant action plans

5. Event & Activity Management:

• Implement school policies, processes, and calendar events.
• Coordinate school trips, excursions, and student participation in external events.
• Manage logistics for both internal and external school events.

6. Hiring & Admissions:

• Assist with recruitment of teaching staff
• Support the admissions process through student evaluation

7. Administrative Tasks

• Periodically screen student notebooks to ensure timeliness and quality of feedback to students.
• Periodically screen student planners to ensure smooth and effective communication with parents.
• Ensure all documentation required is maintained in a timely and accurate manner.

Experience & Educational Qualification Requirements:

• Education: Post Graduate/Graduate with a B.Ed./M.Ed. degree.
• Experience:
• Min 15 years of experience
• Min 10 years of relevant teaching experience in primary grades
• 2-5 years of administrative experience in an academic setting.

Skills Needed:

• Proven teaching and administrative experience in an educational setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse set of responsibilities, from academics to event planning.
• Familiarity with educational policies and best practices for school management.
• Well versed with latest innovation and research in classroom pedagogy.
• Have a progressive education experience and mindset.