Head of Academics Permanent

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• An appropriate academic and professional qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• 5 years\' experience in a similar position.
• IEB experience.
• Current SACE registration. 
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Working together with the executive head and school leadership to ensure high standards of teaching and learning practice and processes.
• Performing teaching duties while being head of academics.
• Actively assisting the executive head in ensuring good professional practice, standards, and quality of teaching and learning of subject/s in the school.
• Advising and contributing to curriculum development at school and system level.
• Coordinating the teaching and learning of the curriculum prescribed by the group.
• Ensuring timely and adequate provision of textbooks, materials, and equipment required for effective teaching.
• Ensuring that the maintenance and upkeep of equipment related to learning is regularly carried out.
• Preparing specifications and budgets for the requirements of the subject-specific teaching tools and equipment, including laboratory equipment.
• Mentoring other teachers in the subject/level of their specialty.
• Holding and leading regular departmental meetings and ensuring the keeping of minutes.
• Encouraging participation in group curriculum projects.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2025.