Academic Leadership Role - High School

The Northstar School; Rajkot; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northstar School in Rajkot, Gujarat is seeking a dedicated High School Academic Leader to manage the department and ensure high educational standards. This role entails leadership and team management, curriculum oversight, and student support.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in a progressive school. The position offers an opportunity to shape the academic environment and foster collaboration among educators.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in a progressive school at leadership level.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teachers within the department, ensuring alignment with school goals.
• Oversee accurate delivery of the Cambridge curriculum.
• Track student performance and implement support strategies.
• Ensure student success in external assessments.
• Identify staff training needs and coordinate activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Curriculum Development

Student Support

Job description

Position Details: High School - Academic Leadership Role

Location: Rajkot, Gujarat

Openings: 1

Description:

Role:
Leadership Role - High School Department

About School:
We are a Preschool to Grade 12 school in the city of Rajkot (Gujarat) founded by Harvard alums. Our unique pedagogy, the Northstar Approach, is a research-based approach to learning and teaching that helps students achieve their highest potential by exploring and making discoveries about themselves and their world. We are currently looking for passionate educators and administrators to join our team. Please go through our website to know more about us.

Roles and Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and manage teachers within the department, ensuring alignment with school goals through regular meetings.
• Foster collaboration and clear communication among team members.

Curriculum Development and Implementation:

• Oversee accurate delivery of the Cambridge curriculum, ensuring lesson quality and student engagement.
• Monitor adherence to Cambridge standards and promote effective teaching practices.

Student Support and Wellbeing:

• Track student performance, address academic challenges, and implement support strategies.
• Collaborate with school management to safeguard student wellbeing and exam readiness.

Assessment and Reporting:

• Ensure student success in external assessments.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assessments and reports
• Analyze student data to guide teaching improvements and assessment preparation.
• Guide students through exam processes, offering workshops and mentoring for both Cambridge and other academic assessments.

Professional Development and Training:

• Identify staff training needs and coordinate activities to enhance curriculum knowledge and teaching skills.
• Stay updated on Cambridge program developments and encourage sharing of best practices.

Communication and Collaboration:

Maintain effective communication with parents, leadership, and external stakeholders on student progress and curriculum updates.

Administrative Duties:

• Manage scheduling, resources, and compliance with Cambridge examination protocols.
• Address disciplinary issues within the department according to school policies.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years experience in a progressive school at leadership level