Job description
The
Westwood International School invites applications from suitably qualified and
experienced professionals for the following positions:
Westwood International School invites applications from suitably qualified and
experienced professionals for the following positions:
HEAD
OF SECONDARY PROGRAMME
OF SECONDARY PROGRAMME
Requirements
The
School is seeking highly experienced international school professional to
provide leadership within the Secondary Programme. The Head of Secondary will
be responsible for a programme of study which includes
School is seeking highly experienced international school professional to
provide leadership within the Secondary Programme. The Head of Secondary will
be responsible for a programme of study which includes
the Middle Years
Programme, University of Cambridge International General Certificate of
Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma
Program. Experience of the IB Programs and curriculum development will be
essential qualities of the successful applicant.
The
school offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes annual
home leave, furnished accommodation, medical insurance, gratuity and free
tuition to dependants. There may also be opportunities for a teaching spouse.
school offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes annual
home leave, furnished accommodation, medical insurance, gratuity and free
tuition to dependants. There may also be opportunities for a teaching spouse.
Career
Opportunity:
The school invites applications for the Secondary Head position at the school.
This is a full-time position within a three-year contract period. The position
is to commence in September 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Opportunity:
The school invites applications for the Secondary Head position at the school.
This is a full-time position within a three-year contract period. The position
is to commence in September 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Reporting
Structure:
Secondary Head of the School reports directly to the Head of the School and has
direct lines of authority over MYP/IGCSE, and DP Coordinators; Department Heads
of the Secondary School; Student Services Coordinator; and staff in other
positions of responsibility.
Structure:
Secondary Head of the School reports directly to the Head of the School and has
direct lines of authority over MYP/IGCSE, and DP Coordinators; Department Heads
of the Secondary School; Student Services Coordinator; and staff in other
positions of responsibility.
Key
Responsibilities
The Secondary Head is responsible for the middle and secondary programmes at
the school.
Responsibilities
The Secondary Head is responsible for the middle and secondary programmes at
the school.
Core
Competencies:
Competencies:
A
Pedagogical Leader who can:
Pedagogical Leader who can:
- Oversee
and direct the academic and extra-curricular programs at the school
Facilitate the regular review of curriculum – both horizontally and
vertically - Provide
the resource support needed to enable quality teaching and learning
A
Strong Communicator who can:
Strong Communicator who can:
- Facilitate
and manage meetings for staff and parents - Develop
reports and relate information pertaining to programmes at the school to
various audiences
Someone
experienced in supervision of professional and academic support staff . This is
to include:
experienced in supervision of professional and academic support staff . This is
to include:
- Knowledge
of current Professional Development Models - Ability
to manage change - Facilitate
the process of recruitment and retention of professional staff - Manage
the performance of the academic staff
The
candidate will be accountable for student success. He/she must:
candidate will be accountable for student success. He/she must:
- Be
knowledgeable in current approaches to assessment and reporting - Supervise
student affairs in the school including overall discipline and pastoral
care
Qualification
and experience:
and experience:
- A
recognized degree - Post-secondary
qualifications relevant to the position - Experience
in managing and coordinating various middle management teams - A
minimum of 5 years in a leadership role - Training/experience
in International Baccalaureate programmes (MYP, IGCSE and/or DP)
Company profile
Westwood
International School, established in 1988, provides international education to
children from Reception to pre-university. The school has just over 500
students from 40 diff erent countries receiving an international education.
Westwood International School is an IB World school off ering Primary Years
Programme of the International Baccalaureate (IB PYP), Middle Years Programme
(IBMYP), the Cambridge University (UK) IGCSE and the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB Diploma Programme).
International School, established in 1988, provides international education to
children from Reception to pre-university. The school has just over 500
students from 40 diff erent countries receiving an international education.
Westwood International School is an IB World school off ering Primary Years
Programme of the International Baccalaureate (IB PYP), Middle Years Programme
(IBMYP), the Cambridge University (UK) IGCSE and the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB Diploma Programme).
Benefits
Remuneration:
A market-related salary and benefits package will be on offer.
A market-related salary and benefits package will be on offer.
Closing date and application
instructions
instructions
Only
candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted. Letters of application
including CV and the names and contact address of referees must be sent to: The
Acting Head of School, Westwood International School, P O Box 2446, Gaborone,
candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted. Letters of application
including CV and the names and contact address of referees must be sent to: The
Acting Head of School, Westwood International School, P O Box 2446, Gaborone,
Deadline
June 26th 2015
June 26th 2015
Telephone:
3906736, Fax: 3906734
Email: lyphillips@westwood.ac.bw or
armakgothi@westwood.ac.bw
3906736, Fax: 3906734
Email: lyphillips@westwood.ac.bw or
armakgothi@westwood.ac.bw