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Daressalam, Tanzania
Full Time
About the Organisation
The Aga Khan Education Service in Uganda was established in the early 1930s in 20 villages and towns, including Masaka, Mbale, Jinja and Mbarara.
Currently, AKES in Uganda runs co-educational day schools located in central Kampala and attended by over 30 nationalities at Nursery, Primary and Secondary levels.
Over the years the institutions of AKES in Uganda have come to be recognised as spaces for inquiry, development, learning and quality education from the nursery to secondary level. A total student population of over 2000 children are taught by 150 full-time teaching staff, who are supported by part-time and volunteer educators.
Job Title
Head of School job at Aga Khan Education Service
Job Description
Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES, T ), is a private, not for profit, service company registered under the Companies Act and operates three schools in Tanzania offering the International Baccalaureate PYP/ Diploma Programme, Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum grades 7 -9, IGCSE at Grades 10 and 11 and the National Curriculum from Form 1-4.
AKES, T is currently seeking qualified, dynamic, open-minded, committed, effective and experienced candidates to fill the following vacant positions.
Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School
• Head of School –International Curriculum IB and IGCSE
Position Summary
The Head of the school will be a visionary leader who will exercise ethical and moral leadership to develop the school into a School of Choice in Dar es Salaam, improving the positioning of the school in the market by enhancing academic, co-curricular, sports and leadership programmes as well as developing a school culture that emphasizes ethics and values, pluralism, spirituality and excellence.
Duties and Responsibilities
Vision and Strategic Plan
Develop a vision that is commensurate with the mission of AKES, T, the vision of His Highness for education, and that encompasses the profile of top schools globally.
Standards and Quality Control
Ensure that an appropriate Schools Quality System is in place, as well as a system for assessing the school’s quality periodically, and processes for improving Schools Quality.
Marketing
Develop a marketing strategy to build up an excellent public image, promote healthy competition with the school competitors and ensure the Aga Khan School is positioned as a School of Choice and Excellence in Tanzania.
Instructional Leadership
Lead the school to develop contemporary pedagogical practices in the teaching faculty and professional learning community and being renowned for inquiry-based, student-centred and imparting 21st-century skills in students
Curriculum and Instruction
Lead the school in the running of IB and IGCSE curricula, enabling the school to become a model school.
Exam Conduct and Results
Ensure that the external examinations are held according to the regulations of the various examining bodies.
Schools’ ethos.
Develop and foster school ethos of pluralism, discipline, achievement, ethics and spiritual wisdom ensuring the school values are promoted and inculcated in the school community.
Student Tracking and Support
Ensure systems are in place for tracking individual student’s progress and identify areas where students need additional support to ensure “no child is left behind.
Student Discipline
Ensure proper processes are in place to maintain student discipline and school values and ensure that cases of student indiscipline are handled promptly and fairly.
Staff Management, Appraisals, Compensation and Professional Development
Ensure staff policies and procedures are adhered to, performance appraisal and individual and collective professional growth plans are implemented.
Budgeting and Finance
Ensure school operations are managed within the financial budget for the year and abide by the financial policies and procedures of AKES, T.
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Qualifications and Competencies
Completed Master’s degree in Education from a reputable, accredited university;
Relevant experience with the International Baccalaureate Curriculum Diploma Programme and / or the IGCSE
At least five years’ experience, with demonstrable achievements of leading a Grade 6,7 -12 reputable international school
Having experience in leading an intense school improvement and change process.
IB training done over the past 2-3 years related to leadership, management and evaluations
IB training is done over the past 2-3 years for the programme leader
A credible IBEN member
Proven track record in the effective and efficient management of fiscal and human resources
Excellent team-building skills, with proven experience in leading, motivating and empowering teams.
Experience in the African context is desirable
How to Apply
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