Head of Secondary

4 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates ISP Middle East Full time

**Description**

ISP Head of Secondary Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The purpose of this role is to offer leadership, inspiration and guidance, to manage the day-to-day routines of the Divisional Schools, to play a major role in strategic planning for the whole school and to work effectively as a key member of the School Leadership team.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Head of Secondary Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management:

- Deputize for the HOS / Principal where appropriate.
- Work with the HOS / Principal and the Leadership Team to formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans for the school.
- Manage self-evaluation and the construction and publication of their Divisional Development Plans
- Prepare, publish and implement an appropriate and effective primary timetable that meets the needs of students and regulatory requirements.
- Undertake Performance Management Reviews for relevant staff and assist with the performance review process for all academic staff.
- Work with the HOS / Principal to ensure that staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programs are designed to meet such needs, in line with the SEF and SIP
- Evaluate all divisional CPD in terms of benefit to the school and individual; ensure that the details of such evaluation are recorded.
- Establish links with other schools, both international and local, to develop opportunities to share and disseminate good practice. Such opportunities might include teacher and/or pupil exchanges.
- Assist in the preparation of Job Specifications for all primary staff and participate in the interview/selection process for new staff.
- Be responsible for providing effective induction for new staff in line with school procedures.
- Manage the annual preparation of detailed divisional reviews.
- Act as a positive role model, promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure high quality teaching and effective working relations.
- Oversee the process of the setting of academic targets for students and work towards their achievement.
- Monitor and evaluate academic standards at all levels in line with agreed school procedures, including some benchmarking against other schools, and against international and American standards.
- The management of academic analysis and of the evaluation of performance data as they relate to their divisions.
- Identify and take appropriate action on issues arising from data, systems and reports, setting deadlines where necessary and reviewing progress on the action taken.
- In conjunction with the School Leadership Team, and other colleagues, assist with the management of the school’s collection of data, particularly where it relates to the development of students in their division.
- Provide comprehensive information on academic and ECA programs, philosophy, aims and requirements to staff, students, parents and all school stakeholders.
- Oversee the annual review and publication of the Student and Parent Handbooks
- Oversee the publication of a weekly newsletter or overview.
- Collaborate with the management of their divisional content on the school website.
- Ensure that all members of the school communicate appropriately with colleagues, parents and students on school matters.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication relating to their division, including parents’ conferences, record cards and full reports, the use of the website, and all other informal means of communication.
- Contribute to all school marketing and liaison activities, including Open Days, and other events. Ensure that all materials published to parents and pupils are appropriate and of good quality.
- Liaison with feeder schools and external agencies
- Actively promote the establishment of effective links with external agencies
- Manage the available resources of space, staff, money and equipment efficiently within the limits, guidelines and procedures.
- The preparation and deployment of budget in conjunction with the HOS / Principal and/or Finance Manager
- Act as a cost center holder, requisitioning, organizing and maintaining equipment and stock, and keeping appropriate records.
- Work with the HOS / Principal to ensure that the teaching commitments in the division are effectively and efficiently time-tabled and accommodated.
- Monitor and evaluate the overall progress and development of primary student


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