Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Olympiad International School is a foreign systems school offering pre-primary, primary and secondary education to students aged 5-16. We are looking for a passionate educator to fill the role of the school Academic Head. The Academic Head reports directly to the School Director and principal. He/she has the responsibility of ensuring teaching and learning meets the standards and practices of the school\xe2\x80\x99s programmes. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development of curriculum programs that are aligned with academic standards and best practices in the international baccalaureate primary years programme and the IGCSE.
• Provide leadership and support to teaching staff to enhance their teaching effectiveness and promote continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Oversee teaching & learning and ensure quality of assessments in the subject areas.
• Take up teaching duties if the need arises
• Develop strategies to optimise student learning and ensure student and staff well-being
• To provide necessary supervision to the students and provide guidance to them, both in their studies and personality development.
• To contribute to the development and refinement of course materials and subject reviews
• To assist in invigilating tests and/or examinations, either internal or external
• To regularly attend departmental and administrative meetings, and actively contribute to the development of the School brand
• To attend the trainings organised by the school
• To assist in organising educational and personality development related activities for students as laid out by the School
• To monitor and document class performance, identify areas of improvement, develop objective metrics to assess progress and ensure that the right attention is given to students requiring additional support
• Provide appropriate support to the School in attending to any other related activities that will help build the School brand and ensure a long & successful journey for OIS.
• Participate in any evaluation surveys that the School may conduct from time to time, and secure acceptable ratings.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Education or a related field.

• At least 5 years of teaching experience.

• Familiar with the international baccalaureate primary years programme and International General certificate of secondary Education syllabuses.

Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.

• Strong leadership and management skills.