The focus of AKES in Tanzania is to implement educational programs that are designed to assist students in acquiring life skills as well as an intellectual foundation that will enable them to make their way confidently in a world increasingly characterised by globalisation and technological advancement.
JOB VACANCY
JOB TITLE: Head Teacher – Nursery and Primary School
Location: Dar es salaam, Tanzania
Position Summary:
The Head Teacher will be responsible for the pedagogical and administrative management of the Aga Khan Nursery and Primary School, Dar es Salaam, provision of high quality education and support the school’s positioning as an IB World School of excellence in Dar es Salaam. S/he will drive the academic and extra-curricular programmes of the school, provide leadership for the students and staff, monitor performance against targets and quality indicators, and oversee day-to-day operations of the school.
Duties and Responsibilities:
● In consultation with the AKES.T Leadership team, develop annual objectives, school development plan and quality indicators that ensure delivery of a relevant, high quality education.
● School management: to manage the school efficiently and effectively by ensuring compliance in curriculum systems; staff management appraisal; compensation and professional development; students discipline and holistic education; budget and finance; parental & community relations; overall school operations among other responsibilities.
● Strengthen the implementation and continued performance and success of the IB-PYP curriculum and monitor the PYP action plan, enabling the school to become a model school in the implementation of this curriculum.
● Ensure that appropriate systems are in place to meet and maintain authorization requirements for the IB.
● Where required, ensure plans for CIS accreditation are developed, tracked and target dates met.
● Ensure systems are in place for tracking individual students and their progress through the school year and through the school, identify areas where students need additional support to ensure “no child is left behind”.
Qualifications:
The requirements Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience:
● Bachelor’s Degree in Education/A post-graduate degree in Education from an accredited university and with qualifications in IB Primary Years Programme Teaching.
● At least five years’ experience in international curriculum schools, including experience in the International Baccalaureate system and at least four years as head of a primary school
● Good understanding of, and experience in, curriculum management, design, implementation and evaluation
● Understanding of 21st century education practices, strategies for raising students’ achievement and effective frameworks for school improvement planning and self-evaluation
● Experience in the developing world and in Africa will be highly desirable.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, testimonials and names of three professional referees, emailed by 20th November, 2020 to:
The Human Resources Manager
Aga Khan Education Service Tanzania
P O Box 125,
Dar es Salaam
Email: hr@akest.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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