JOB PURPOSE

 A Head of Department is responsible to the Principal. He or She is required to articulate the vision and culture of Makini Cambridge School to all stakeholders, learners, Staff and current and prospective clientele as per the ethos of the Makini Brand. The office bearer will lead faculty members in execution of their duties and in be responsible for their professional development.... The HOD is required to be conversant and articulate global trends in education that steer the team to deliver learner outcomes that meet and global standards and ensure sustainability in their subject specialisation within a competitive market by demonstrating innovative approaches in curriculum delivery.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBS

ADMINISTRATIVE /MANAGERIAL CAPACITY

 A critical thinker and strong at decision making
 Able to articulate and apply problem solving and conflict resolution skills
 Expert in collaboration and team building

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

 Superior competencies and skills in resourcing, planning, delivery, assessment and reporting in the subject specialisation.
 Lead in interpretation, development and implementation of Departmental Teaching and Learning documents prescribed by the Cambridge Syllabus and adopted to fit Makini Cambridge targets.
 Assessments; Knowledge of Cambridge examination schedules, requirements, rules and regulations, and Preparation of Candidates.
 Initiate and direct Departmental Co-curricular activities
 Lead in Development of Departmental policies, planning documents, reports and reviews.
 Technology expertise that enables data analysis, evaluation of outcomes and development of reports.
 Management of Departmental resources and budgets (Projections, Preparation, Presentation and management)
 To undertake pastoral duties for Teachers and learners in support of academics.
 To lead and advise Departmental members in differentiated teaching and learning that addresses learners of varied abilities.
 To ensure high quality and immediate feedback is provided to learners and stakeholders and appropriate tasks are assigned.
 To liaise with the line managers to address and provide interventions for academic and social- emotional needs of the learners.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Education & Professional Certification

 Minimum Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent from a recognized University.
 Experience in teaching the Cambridge Syllabus with a proven track record in performance and cocurricular programs.
 Registered TSC number

Specialized knowledge  

Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of current educational issues relating to the specialist subject areas - including policy, legal frameworks, wider development in curriculum and assessment;
 Demonstrate knowledge and practice of Child Protection.

Skills  

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
 Proficiency in Ms Office suite of packages
 Superior Planning and Organisation skills
 Creativity and Innovation in subject specialisation

Abilities  

Ability to teach successfully across the Key Stages of the Cambridge pathway.
 Setting standards and providing a role model for learners and other staff, in the teaching and learning of the subject.
 Enhancement of student initiatives and engagements.

Personal attributes  

Confidentiality and Integrity
 Excellence in Time Management
 Outstanding Professional conduct as defined by Makini Staff Code of Conduct.

List of essential experience

 At least 3 years of teaching, assessment, analysis and reporting under the CAIE.

Essential qualities or behaviours

 Be willing to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower a team of teachers to believe in a vision of excellence
 Expert in target setting and ambitious achiever more

JOB PURPOSE

Actively encourage and facilitate the formation of each student’s moral character, unique skills, capacities and talents through continuous improvement in ensuring quality education

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBS

Endeavour to maintain and develop the ethos of the school in accordance with the directions given by the Directors and subject thereto, the directions given by... the Principal.
Teach a class of students and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs.
Contribute to constructive team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and the Directors.
Ensure that the agreed conditions of employment for school teachers are met.
Implement agreed school policies and guidelines in consultation with the Principal.
Support initiatives decided by the Principal and other staff.
Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all students through differentiation of tasks.
Be able to set clear targets based on prior attainment for student’ learning.
Provide a stimulating classroom environment where resources can be accessed appropriately by all students.
Keep appropriate and efficient records of work, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning.
Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of students.
Maintain good order and discipline amongst students in accordance with the school’s behavior policy.
Participate in meetings which relate to the school’s management, curriculum, administration as well as organization.
Lead, organize and direct support staff within the classroom.
Participate in the performance management system for effective service delivery.
Attend staff meetings, seminars and co-curricular events that are associated with the school curriculum.
Carry out supervisory duties as required.
Assist with out-of-school activities as may be needed from time to time.
Ensure prompt and regular attendance of students and report any absence to the Principal or Deputy Principal in good time.
Promote a professional image of self as a teacher.
Always dress appropriately as a professional and uphold the school’s image.
Undertake such duties that may be reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties of the post. Any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms.
Perform any other duties as directed by the Principal, Deputy Principal or any other senior management staff

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS (minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job)

Education & Professional Certification

Bachelor of Education degree (Education) option or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution
Be a registered TSC member

Specialized knowledge 

Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of current educational issues relating to the specialist subject areas

Skills

Strong leadership skills
Interpersonal skills
Embrace team spirit

Abilities

Ability to work with a diverse student body

Personal characteristics

Self-driven

List of essential experience

A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a recognized school

Essential qualities or behaviours

Be willing to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower students more

JOB PURPOSE 

The Principal serves as the educational and operational leader, who through collaboration directs all efforts towards academic excellence, and the nurturing of all staff, learners. In addition, the Principal will be responsible for building effective relationships with the parent community. 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBS 

To give direction to the school to offer a... suitable approved and diversified curriculum in accordance to circularized guidelines from the Ministry of Education and supporting organizations. 
To formulate overall aims and objectives for the school and policies for their implementation.
To create an ethos and provide educational vision and direction which secures effective teaching, successful learning, and achievement by learners.
Ensure sustained improvement in learners’ spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, and physical development and prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of adult life.
To create and implement a strategic plan, underpinned by sound financial and human resourceplanning which identifies priorities and targets for ensuring that learners achieve high standards and make progress.
To ensure that all staff are committed to the school’s objectives, motivated to achieve them,and involved in meeting long, medium- and short-term objectives and targets which secure the educational success of the school.
To work with management to secure and sustain effective teaching and learning throughout the school and to monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching standards of learners’ achievement using benchmarks and setting targets for improvement.
To ensure that all learners receive a good quality education through a programme designed to promote a stimulating style of learning in a safe and healthy school environment.
To ensure a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on learners’ achievement using data and benchmarks to monitor progress.
To establish creative, responsive, and effective approaches to learning and teaching.
To take a strategic role in the development of the new and emerging technologies to enhance and extend the learning experience of learners.
To monitor, evaluate, and review classroom practice, promote improvement strategies to ensure that under performance is challenged at all levels, ensure effective corrective action,and follow up is undertaken in line with the individual learner’s progress.
To coordinate internal and external assessments and examinations in line with Makini standards and relevant examination policies.
To ensure that teachers prepare comprehensive schemes of work and teaching aids in line with Makini policies.
To organize regular staff and management academic meetings to monitor performance after every assessment.
To maintain accurate and complete student performance records and share this with parents, guardians, and management.
To coordinate parents’ meetings, open days and other activities involving the participation of parents to enhance partnership.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS 

(minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job)
Education & Professional 

Certification
A Minimum of a Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent from a recognised University.
Honours/Master’s degree will receive preference

Specialized knowledge 

Knowledge of the role of the governing body
Knowledge of what constitutes quality in educational provision, the characteristics of effective schools
Competency Based Curriculum 

Skills 

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, 
A team player 
Digital literacy more

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBS 

Endeavour to maintain and develop the ethos of the school in accordance with the directions given by the Directors and subject thereto, the directions given by the Principal.
Teach a class of students and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs.
Contribute to constructive... team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and the Directors.
Ensure that the agreed conditions of employment for school teachers are met.
Implement agreed school policies and guidelines in consultation with the Principal.
Support initiatives decided by the Principal and other staff.
Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all students through differentiation of tasks.
Be able to set clear targets based on prior attainment for student’ learning.
Provide a stimulating classroom environment where resources can be accessed appropriately by all students.
Keep appropriate and efficient records of work, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning.
Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of students.
Maintain good order and discipline amongst students in accordance with the school’s behavior policy.
Participate in meetings which relate to the school’s management, curriculum, administration as well as organization

Education & Professional Certification

Bachelor of Education degree (Education) option or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution 
Be a registered TSC member

Specialized knowledge 

Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of current educational issues relating to the specialist subject areas more

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOBS 

Endeavour to maintain and develop the ethos of the school in accordance with the directions given by the Directors and subject thereto, the directions given by the Principal.
Teach a class of students and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs.
Contribute to constructive... team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and the Directors.
Ensure that the agreed conditions of employment for school teachers are met.
Implement agreed school policies and guidelines in consultation with the Principal.
Support initiatives decided by the Principal and other staff.
Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all students through differentiation of tasks.
Be able to set clear targets based on prior attainment for student’ learning.
Provide a stimulating classroom environment where resources can be accessed appropriately by all students.
Keep appropriate and efficient records of work, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning.
Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of students.
Maintain good order and discipline amongst students in accordance with the school’s behavior policy.
Participate in meetings which relate to the school’s management, curriculum, administration as well as organization

Education & Professional Certification

Bachelor of Education degree (Education) option or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution 
Be a registered TSC member

Specialized knowledge 

Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of current educational issues relating to the specialist subject areas more