Job Description

Singapore /

Academic - European Primary /

Full Time (Perm)

/ On-site

Currently, more than 1800 students are learning at GESS supported by more than 400 full time and part time academic and administrative staff members. In August 2018 GESS moved to Dairy Farm Road to a modern new school campus located at the edge of Singapore\'s largest nature reserve.

The Director of Primary School, European Section, is to provide leadership through a clearly articulated vision for continuous improvement of teaching and learning. This includes managing the day-to-day operations of the European Section Primary School and achieving and maintaining high-quality education and standards of learning for all students is the central goal. Director of Primary School, European Section safeguards community involvement, engagement and well-being of students, parents, and teachers.

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic development

\xc2\xb7 Contribute to and implement the strategic development of the school in accordance with GESS\' accrediting bodies and decisions made by SLT and SMT.

\xc2\xb7 Develop and implement school policies and procedures.

\xc2\xb7 Ensure all aspects of school performance are monitored and evaluated in a robust, cyclical manner.

\xc2\xb7 Contribute to innovation and change to improve teaching and learning practices across the school.

• Student pastoral care and well-being

\xc2\xb7 Ensure that agreed standards of behaviour, such as the Code of Conduct, are communicated and implemented.

\xc2\xb7 Always ensure the maintenance of good order and discipline during the school day and whenever students are engaged in authorized school activities

\xc2\xb7 Support and lead initiatives that prevent poor behaviour and support student well-being.

\xc2\xb7 Build structures, systems and develop learning environments to ensure students are supported throughout their educational journey.

• Curriculum and pedagody

\xc2\xb7 Communicate and implement a clear vision for high-quality educational standards in accordance with school policies and procedures.

\xc2\xb7 Plan, lead, and document purposeful and efficient faculty meetings.

\xc2\xb7 Support the development of excellent academics, athletics, arts, and activities for students at GESS.

\xc2\xb7 In consensus with PLT, plan and implement key pedagogy developments (e.g., differentiation, learning objectives, formative assessment) to ensure the improvement and standardisation of effective, research based, teaching and learning practices.

\xc2\xb7 Implement a multi-tier support structure, to differentiate planning and instruction for the range of student abilities (support and extension).

• Curriculum

\xc2\xb7 Ensure curriculum is developed and followed by teachers through the phases of planning, teaching, and assessment.

• Operational

\xc2\xb7 Ensure the effective day to day operations of the Primary School European Section.

\xc2\xb7 Deploy and manage all teaching staff and allocate duties according to their conditions of employment.

\xc2\xb7 Work closely with the Director of Marketing & Admissions to review and assess applications within agreed timeframes and in line with the admissions policy.

\xc2\xb7 Manage the appraisal, recruitment, and retention of staff in accordance with school policy.

\xc2\xb7 Submit any request as per GESS process and policy and according to academic operational budgets.

\xc2\xb7 Ensure effective and timely communication with all members of the GESS community in accordance with policies, procedures and the Principal\'s expectations.

• Additional responsibilities

\xc2\xb7 Undertake additional leadership and/or teaching responsibilities as determined by the Principal and SLT.

Leadership Competencies

Professionalism * School leaders develop a school culture that fosters and values professional learning. They recognise that they need to build individual and institutional knowledge and understanding so that schools continue to grow as places where knowledge and meaning is discovered and constructed.

Innovation * School leaders expect change and respond in creative, analytical and practical ways. They demonstrate the ability to innovate, develop, communicate, promote and evaluate new ideas and practices, take intellectual risks and support others in these endeavours.

Organisation * School leaders think logically and form an inference based on experience to find the best solutions. They have the capacity to reflect and are adaptable to new settings. They can make quick decisions and rapid judgments with the big picture in mind.

Strategic * School leaders are forward thinking, see the bigger picture, recognize emerging trends and translate strategy into action while aligning people and organization behind a set of shared values and vision.

Personnel management * School leaders exert influence on individuals, groups, and systems to achieve a goal or set of goals. They understand stakeholders and support them to achieve their optimum. School leaders support others to work together to achieve better outcomes for students.

Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships across the GESS community.

Our School

The German European School Singapore (GESS) is a multi-lingual, not-for-profit, German international school in Singapore with a distinct European flavour. As an accredited \'Excellent German School Abroad\', the German Section of GESS offers all major German school leaving certificates.

Our European Section offers tuition in English for students from grade 1 - 12 across all three IB programmes (the PYP, the MYP and the IB Diploma Programme) as an authorised IB World School.

Children aged 2 years onwards can enroll in our Preschool where children are following the PYP programme in German-speaking, English-speaking or bilingual groups. In addition to an outstanding academic education, GESS strives to teach students community values such as respect, openness and diversity.

To Apply

We offer an exciting working environment in an international and cooperative team. Your application should include a letter of application and your complete resume. Please indicate your reasons for applying for the position.

Our Selection Process

At GESS we adhere to fair employment practices that consist of hiring practices that are fair, merit-based and non-discriminatory.

We are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and child protection as we promote the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including satisfactory reference and background checks and the offer of employment will be subject to the completion of these. In addition, the visa entry requirements for Singapore are subject to certain requirements being met. This includes but is not limited to, mandatory diphtheria and measles vaccination requirements for children attending school in Singapore will need to be in place prior to arriving in Singapore in order for the criteria for a child Dependent Pass to be met and the visa granted. Further information on this will be shared at interview stage if applicable.

Please note, that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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