Head of Cambridge
Full time @BrighterMonday Uganda posted 2 weeks ago in Education Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 59391
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Career Level Officer
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Experience 3 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Education
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
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Job Type Full time
Job Description
Job Summary
The Head Academics leads the implementation of the Cambridge curriculum, ensuring that all educational programs meet the set standards. The role involves collaborating with the different academic departments, students and parents to create an engaging and effective learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal development.
Key Responsibilities
Duty/responsibility
- Curriculum Implementation
- Oversee the implementation of the Cambridge Curriculum across all subjects, ensuring alignment with Cambridge International standards
- Regularly review and update curriculum materials to reflect best practices and educational innovations.
- Coordinate the integration of Cambridge assessments, including IGSCE and A-level preparations, into the academic program.
- To prepare schemes of work/lesson plans and teach students according to the set timetable.
- To plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the teaching programs and activities of staff and students.
- To prepare academic plans, programs and schedules (time table) of the school.
- Leadership and Management
- Provide strong leadership to academic staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular evaluations of teaching practices and provide constructive feedback to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- To offer career guidance to students, plan for and coordinate career days
- Organize and lead academic meetings and professional development workshops focused on Cambridge curriculum delivery.
- To liaise with Universities and recruitment agents for purposes of counseling and guiding students
- To spearhead the interviews and admissions of new students
- To organize orientation programs for new staff members
- To ensure effective and efficient maintenance of records, resources material, facilities and information services for efficient accountability
- To be the key contact person and handle correspondences with the examining body. (University of Cambridge)
- To identify man power needs and recommend candidates for recruitment
- To prepare and take candidates through the online registration for CAIE examinations and make appropriate entries for them for the May/June and October/November sessions
- To establish CAIE examinations charges and bill each candidate based on the subjects to be attempted
- To organize and facilitate training of CAIE examinations invigilators
- To continuously monitor and update management on any developments at CAIE
- Professional Development.
- Facilitate ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their understanding of the Cambridge curriculum and effective teaching methodologies
- Ensure teacher participation in Cambridge training programs and workshops.
- To identify training/development needs and recommend teachers for career development courses/training
- Collaboration and Communication.
- Organize academic events, such as information sessions for parents and student showcases, to promote engagement with the Cambridge curriculum.
- Maintain open lines of communication with parents regarding academic programs, students’ progress, and Cambridge initiatives.
- Collaborate with school leadership to align academic goals with the overall mission of the school.
- To advise and guide parents and students on subject choice with a focus on career prospects and interest
- Budget Management.
- Assist in the preparation and management of the academic budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support learning activities and initiatives.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a Cambridge curriculum or international school setting.
- Proven track record of improving student academic performance and teacher effectiveness in a Cambridge environment.
- A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Education – BA(ED), BSC(ED), BED, PGDE
- Cambridge international education (CIE) accredited teacher training certificate
Skills
- Strong Leadership and Interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with a focus on data- driven decision making
- In-depth knowledge of the Cambridge curriculum and assessment process
- Communication skills – written and verbal
- Knowledge of international University recruitment procedures
- Report writing skills
- Guidance and counseling
- Familiarity with UCAS
- Supervisory skills
- Curriculum design
- Mentoring skills
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