High School — Academic Leadership

Northstar; Rajkot; Sur place; INR 1 500 000 - 3 500 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Northstar School in Rajkot, Gujarat, seeks a leadership professional to head the High School Department. You will lead and develop the department, mentor teachers, and ensure Cambridge curriculum delivery with high standards for student engagement and examination readiness.

Reporting to school leadership, you will drive collaboration with parents and external stakeholders, oversee assessments and reporting, and coordinate professional development to uphold best practices in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in a progressive school at leadership level.
• Experience leading Cambridge curriculum delivery and assessment.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage teachers within the department with regular meetings.
• Oversee accurate delivery of the Cambridge curriculum and maintain high teaching standards.
• Track student performance and coordinate support for academic challenges and wellbeing.
• Ensure timely and accurate assessments and reporting, including exam readiness.
• Identify staff training needs and coordinate professional development.
• Maintain effective communication with parents, leadership and external stakeholders.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

Curriculum oversight

Stakeholder communication

Cambridge curriculum

Formation

School leadership experience

Description du poste

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