Head Teacher at Silverleaf Academy Ltd

Application deadline 2017-06-20

Description

Reporting to: Education Lead
Location: Arusha city
Contract: Full-time position to work and train in our first Tanzanian schools. Minimum duration will be a 6 month probationary contract, which would lead to a 1 year renewable full-time position if successfully selected beyond probation.
Deadline: Applications can be accepted throughout the year but successful applicants will generally only start their jobs at the start of each academic term.

Summary of Position:
Silverleaf Academy is a new group of affordable, high quality schools in Tanzania. Our mission is to provide the highest quality learning at the most affordable levels. We are launching our first set of primary schools in the towns of Usa River and Arusha. The Head Teacher will ensure high quality education for all pupils and will be responsible for the overall management and control of the school, reporting back to central office on a daily basis. The Head Teacher will also teach pupils on a daily basis.
This position would suit an experienced Head Teacher with clear knowledge and understanding of Tanzania’s Education Curriculum or an ambitious and experienced Teacher looking for their first headship post.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The Head Teacher will provide strategic leadership and overall accountability for direction, development, standards achieved and quality of the school
2. Ensure the day to day effective organization and running of the school including the deployment of staff as appropriate
3. Organize and support the induction of staff new to the school and those being trained within the school
4. Responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils, including monitoring of progress towards achievement
5. The Head Teacher will work closely to coach and manage all teaching and non-teaching staff, in order for them to meet their full potential and high standards expected.
6. The Head Teacher will also pay a key teaching role on a daily basis, to ensure all children reach their full potential
7. Working together with the Education Lead to formulate the overall aim and objectives of the school and policies, whilst ensuring they are implemented effectively and efficiently Responsible for implementing a broad and balanced curriculum for the school
8. Evaluating the standards of teaching and learning in the school, making sure proper standards of professional performance are established and maintained
9. Ensuring that proper standards of behavior are implemented
10. Ensuring information between the school and head office is received promptly to enable teachers to carry out their professional duties effectively and central management to stay informed on key performance indicators
11. Ensuring that the health and wellbeing of children is encouraged through a nurturing environment
12. Promote the positive involvement of parents in school life
13. Support, motivate and inspire both colleagues and pupils by leading through example
14. Take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate
15. Delegating duties and managing all teaching and non-teaching staff accordingly
16. Liaising with other Teachers to plan and coordinate work
17. Deal successfully with situations that may include tackling difficult situations and conflict resolution
18. Work successfully with a range of external agencies

Qualifications/Experience:

1. Degree in Education/Early Childhood Development or related field
2. Qualified Head Teacher/Teacher from a recognized school minimum 3-5 working experience in Tanzania.
3. Professional knowledge and experience of teaching all areas of the Primary Tanzanian curriculum
4. Proven experience and clear understanding of the essential qualities for effective teaching and learning
5. Strong leadership, teamwork and management skills
6. Proficiency in written and verbal skills in both English and Swahili
7. Interest in technology coupled with ability and/or willingness to use electronic tablets for delivering the curriculum
8. Experience working in an English-Medium school
9. Experience of opening a new school will be an added advantage

Online application

To apply for this job, please go to the following website silverleaf.bamboohr.com