Deputy Head Of Secondary

Description ISP Deputy Head Role Profile Purpose of Role Reports To : School Director(s) & Head of Secondary School Section Direct Reports : IB Teachers, CAS Coordinators, Subject Leads, Phase Leaders, Grade Leaders, Class Teachers & Teaching Assistants Job Purpose : To ensure that the progress of each individual ITJZE pupil is monitored, tracked and reported by staff throughout his / her school career so that he / she "Aims High" and achieves maximum potential. The Deputy Head of Section is a member of the School Leadership Team (SLT), whose general function is to lead a specific Section within the school. In addition, a Deputy Head Section Head is an exemplar of teaching skills, lead the improvement of teaching skills, as well as take a leadership role in developing, implementing and evaluating policies in their workplace that contribute to school improvement and Quality Assurance Framework (QAF). As the IB Diploma Program Coordinator you will serve as the leader of the IB DP program in the Secondary School division and is responsible for the total operation of that program. The IB DP Coordinator shall provide leadership, administrative and supervisory skills for the educational development of students and staff, as well as to promote appropriate parent and community awareness. ISP Principles Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement. ISP Deputy Head Key Responsibilities Reports to the School Director and ISP Regional Group as appropriate Advises and consults with the School Director(s) on all aspects of the running of the Section of School especially the UNAM & IB Curriculum Is a member of the School Leadership Team, Work and liaise with other Section Leaders within ITJ-ZE, ITJ Schools and ISP. Attends Leadership Team meetings and run and coordinate department meetings and briefings ensuring all minutes are updated and accountable. Take responsibility alongside the School Director(s) for the safe recruiting of new staff and the induction and mentoring of staff. Take responsibility for budget issues relevant to the Section department and at the School Director(s)'s discretion. Is loyal to The School Director(s), ISP Regional Office and ISP Group in general To be responsible for the daily running of the High School in all matters academic and pastoral To ensure that all safeguarding issues are dealt with and recorded in line with policy To be accountable for increasing and sustaining student numbers across the whole school in line with annual budgets and targets To work with the Marketing & Admissions Teams for the enrolment and testing of new students To promote and develop the section and whole school image with school promotion and marketing - Representing the school in the public domain To oversee and ensure the development of Teaching and Learning, student progress and data collection within the section including reporting and tracking in coordination with Subject and Phase Leaders To have the Section Team inspection ready with the continual updating of the LIP / SIP Have responsibility for the staff within the team, maintaining accountability, professionalism and CPD Have responsibility for staff CPD and evaluations with the agreement of the School Director(s) and budget allocations To support, mentor and oversee PGCE, Interns and Student teachers within the Section Working alongside and with the School Director(s) and the SLT to ensure whole school development To have effective communication with all members of the school community - including parents To develop and promote Student Leadership and a student voice within the Section To deliver and coordinate effective training for both the section and whole school To organise and control events for both section and whole school e.g. Prize giving and / or graduation To work with the School Director(s) on the delivering of the CTE days To develop the Section & Whole School Calendar and assessment points throughout the year To ensure Professional Standards are maintained at all times and ensuring the Head of Section is a role model and leade #J-18808-Ljbffr