Head of Secondary School

1 day ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Randstad Full time
Job Title: Head of Secondary School

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join our team as the Head of Secondary School. As a key member of our school leadership team, you will be responsible for leading and managing the secondary school, ensuring the highest quality of education and pastoral care for our students.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the middle leaders in the Secondary school and ensure effective management of the school.
  • Liaise with administrative departments to ensure efficient administrative management of the school.
  • Be a figurehead in the promotion of the school, its aims, standards, and ideals, and model these both in the school and in the wider community.
  • Control budgets and finances within the Secondary School and offer direction and support to subject leaders when aspects of financial responsibility are delegated to them.
  • Report to the Principal on all issues relating to the efficient management and organisation of the Secondary School.
  • Under the direction of the Principal, be responsible for the recruitment and employment of all Secondary School academic and academic support staff.
Accountability:
  • Work with the Principal to provide information, objective advice, and support to the Board of Governors and School Affairs Board (SAB) to enable it to meet its responsibilities for securing effective teaching and learning and improved standards of achievement.
  • Work closely with the University Guidance team to develop Careers Education and university application guidance throughout the secondary school.
  • Be responsible for the organisation of key calendar events such as parents' information evenings, secondary assemblies, adventure trips, curriculum/subject events, and parents' back to school days.
Efficient Deployment of Staff and Resources:
  • Assist the recruitment of staff to meet curriculum requirements for the Secondary School.
  • Manage the budget for professional development throughout the Secondary School.
  • Manage the budget for educational resources throughout the Secondary School.
  • Direct deployment of staffing and manpower throughout the Secondary School.
  • Ensure policies, practices, and parental communications are established and maintained to support the physical, emotional, and social development of the individual student.
  • Implement and monitor the general policies, including those for Behaviour, Anti-bullying, Discipline, and Child Protection within the Secondary School.
Leading and Managing Staff:
  • With the Principal, implement and sustain effective systems for the management of staff performance, incorporating appraisal and objective setting through the performance management for teachers.
  • Be responsible for whole school development/improvement within the Secondary School, leading and advising staff as and when necessary.
Teaching and Learning:
  • Ensure the bilingual educational model is successfully implemented in the Secondary School.
  • Provide effective links with the community to extend the curriculum and enhance teaching and learning.
  • Ensure that professional development opportunities for all staff are linked to individual and school needs through performance management and the school development plan.
  • Work with the subject and phase coordinators to ensure that the Secondary School curriculum and timetable are suitable for the school's standards of teaching and learning and direct any necessary alterations to the timetable ensuring they are implemented and communicated effectively.
Strategic Direction/Development:
  • Develop and establish culture, educational vision, and direction of the Secondary School.
  • Work with the Principal and direct the school's middle leaders to create and implement the strategic plan which identifies priorities and targets for ensuring that pupils achieve high standards and make progress.
  • Support the Principal in the management and direction of the school as a whole.
  • Assist in the interviewing of prospective pupils.
Basic Qualification:
  • Bachelor's degree or above; Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
  • A post-graduate qualification such as an MEd or NPQH would be an advantage.
  • At least 10 years' working experience in education is required.
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in a senior leadership position equivalent to a Deputy/Head of Secondary School.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent time management and editing skills.
  • Strong commercial and educational judgement combined with high intellect and analytical ability;
Salary and Benefits:
  • Excellent salary – the overseas package provided by this school enables a very high quality of life and savings opportunities.
  • Accommodation.
  • Medical cover for post holder and dependents.
  • Relocation allowance.
  • Laptop provided.
  • 2-year contract.
  • Opportunities for career progression within a global organisation.

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