Head of Section – Upper Primary

    Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and management for the Upper Primary to ensure high quality teaching for all subjects, effective use of resources and improved standards of achievement of our students.
• Be responsible for student discipline and pastoral care, liaise with teachers and parents as necessary.
• Manage budgets and undertake teaching and other professional duties.
• Work with the Supervisors, HODs and coordinators to ensure continuity & progression in terms of the school curriculum.
• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning and provide support and guidance to staff where appropriate. Set priorities and targets for individual team members and the department.
• Act as the first point of contact for teaching staff in the Upper Primary to promote student well-being in academics and co-curricular areas.
• Involve in the process of self-evaluation for different subjects and engage in the implementation of next steps and recommendations.
• Be prepared and contribute beyond the typical workday, where the event/ tasks which require additional commitment.
• Overall responsibility for the effective running of Upper Primary, including management of teaching staff, resources and professional development

  Key Focus Areas:

• Monitoring & Evaluation – Teaching for Effective Learning
• Assessments & Curriculum Enrichment
• Professional Learning & Development Coordination
• Enhancing Learning Skills
• Strategic planning to accelerate phase to excellence

Desired Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education and relevant subject area.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven experience with CAIE curriculum and assessment standards.
• Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment and continuous professional growth.

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