Deputy Head Teacher Academics
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Greenhill Academy
Category: Administration
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•  Contribute to the strategic planning and reviews and to the on-going design of interventions which will have significant impact on the learning outcome.
•  Network with external subject experts in relation to staff training, Assessment and Coordination. KP-2: Curriculum Development, Implementation, monitoring and review
•  Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of both an academic curriculum and cocurricular activities which develop a holistic child, continuously improving academic standards and the attainment of competencies in the section.
•  Contribute to the review and evaluation of both academic curriculum and co-curricular activities and provide regular updates to the headteacher on the implementation of the curriculum.
•  Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning and promote improvement strategies aiming at excellence and consistency in the teaching and learning process.
•  Monitor the implementation of the curriculum by designing progress templates, chairing evaluation meetings & assessing the relevance of the content and materials/ tools used in implementation of the curriculum.
•  To draft the school academic improvement plan with clear milestones.
•  Liaise with all heads of department to harness controversial issues during curriculum interpretation and delivery.
•  Chair evaluation meetings and provide regular updates to the Headteacher from the Curriculum Development Committee. KPI-3: Tracking school, Teachers and students’ performance/behavior aiming at outstanding standards of learning and teaching at all times.
•  To set appropriate annual target guidelines geared by current National trends.
•  To track output of staff in the major recognized assessments.
•  To track student attainment levels in all assessments done.
•  To measure academic attainment levels in all departments and sections.
•  To monitor performance levels of staff in competence papers
• .  To realize zero deviations among staff during teaching, making guides, and marking.
•  To oversee a favorable atmosphere free from examination malpractice. KPI-4: Leadership Development, Team Management, Supervision, Performance management, Recruitment, and Capacity Building of Staff:
•  Supervise the Heads of Department, Section Supervisors and teachers in the section, establish clear and measureable objectives, on-going feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations; recognition and rewards for outstanding performance; – documentation of unsatisfactory performances with appropriate tools and means.
•  Manage the staff development programme, including coaching and mentoring of staff, the review of staff training programs and identifying training needs in the section
•  Monitor standards of behavior and maintain discipline of both staff and students.
•  Take lead in the staff development programme, including coaching and mentoring of staff, the review of staff training programmes and identifying training needs in the section  Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning and promote improvement strategies aiming at excellence and consistency in the teaching and learning process.  Reprimands in writing individual teachers with very low output as per the set targets. KPI-5: Quality Assurance in Teaching and Examinations
•  Ensure that all quality assurance processes and standards are documented, understood and consistently applied in teaching and Examinations.  Coordinate the examination process and ensure that all examinations procedures are followed and that students have the correct results.
•  Monitors supervision of Heads of Departments and Section Heads & coverage for heads of department and section heads.
•  Provide guidance on lesson distribution and report quality of teaching to Head Teacher.
•  Supervise the setting dates for the examinations, moderation and sitting & setting/marking, analysing performance and drawing intervention plans.
•  Supervise the setting and marking of students’ tests, ensuring that set guidelines and timelines are adhered to.  Prepare lesson plans for the various sessions ensuring that key content areas for achieving the intended learning outcomes are captured and that appropriate learning methodology is used.  Participate and monitors the teaching and assessment of students, ensuring that sessions are delivered at the right time and are up to set quality standards.
•  Periodically hold class surveys to assess learners’ satisfaction in all subjects.
•  Periodically hold school surveys among parents, teachers and learners on what they treasure at Greenhill. KPI-6: Policies, process adherence & Compliance
•  Work closely with the Senior Management team to review and update the policies & maintain the alignment to the values of Greenhill Schools.
•  Ensure policies and processes are adhered to by the team members
•  To benchmark, compare and recommend amendments in staff welfare.
•  Promote a culture of creativity, innovation, encouragement, support, challenge that will effectively develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural aspects (holistic development) so that they can be prepared for adult life.
•  Maintain excellent communication processes, ensuring the timely and effective dissemination of information and regular, effective meetings with Heads of Departments, Line Section Supervisors and other stakeholders.
•  Uphold Greenhill Vision, Mission, Code of conduct, Core values & policies. All employees in whatever capacity, are expected to promote the vision, mission, Core values and Greenhill aims as well as abide by the policies. KPI-7: Risk Management and Innovation
•  Assess, manage and mitigate risks in the Primary Section (P1-4) to ensure that risk management processes
•  are effectively embedded in the Primary section and perform the quarterly review of section
•  risks/risk register. Report the risks to the Headteacher.
•  Generate new ideas/innovation initiatives and translate them into tangible outcomes. KPI-8: Budgeting
•  Develop and monitor the budget for Primary Buwaate – Lower. Ensure that the budget align with strategic objectives and is executed promptly. KPI-9: Stakeholder Engagement
•  Maintain and strengthen the Greenhill brand both internally and externally.
•  Collaborate with the Headteacher and Senior Management Team (SMT) to enhance parent relations and effectively address parent appeals.
•  Establish transparent and effective communication channels with stakeholders, including parents, students, staff, and the wider community.
•  Develop and implement engagement initiatives that foster positive relationships between the school and its stakeholders.
•  Uphold high standards of customer service to ensure stakeholder concerns are addressed efficiently and professionally.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Minimum Degree in Education (Primary) from a recognized training Institution. Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports. At least nine (9) years of teaching experience as a qualified primary school teacher. Three (3) years of experience as a Senior Education Assistant in a government-aided primary school. Leadership & Administration – Ability to assist in the overall management of the school.
• Curriculum Planning – Preparing schemes of work and lesson plans. Supervision – Overseeing Buwaate Primary (P1-P4). Record Keeping & Accountability – Maintaining Primary Buwaate (P1-P4) school records and resources efficiently. Discipline Management – Enforcing discipline among staff and pupils. Examination Integrity – Ensuring proper administration and supervision of exams. Academic Planning – Preparing academic programs and schedules.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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