Head of Secondary - September 2022

About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic, hard-working and talented individual to join our
Senior Leadership Team as Head of Secondary from September ‎2022.

The Head of Secondary will support the Principal/CEO by contributing to and
implementing the educational strategy of the secondary school through
visionary and inclusive leadership. You will lead the day-to-day operations of
the secondary school overseeing all aspects relating to curriculum, teaching
and learning and the pastoral welfare of the students.

Key Responsibilities Include:
* Supporting the Principal / Vice Principal in the effective and efficient leadership and management of the secondary school, including the successful implementation of the school improvement plan
* Ensuring the smooth and effective day-to-day operations of the secondary phase
* Overseeing the continued development of the secondary curriculum across all key stages
* Developing highly effective pastoral systems to ensure the overall personal and academic wellbeing of the students
* Ensuring high levels of student retention and being instrumental in all marketing activities to promote the school to the wider community
* Overseeing continued improvement in student progress and attainment through high quality teaching and learning and the successful implementation of High Performance Learning
* Ensuring the effective use of assessment strategies and data across the secondary school to inform quality teaching and learning, curriculum development, target setting and ensure students are reaching their academic potential
* Embedding highly effective strategies and opportunities for parental engagement, including regular, high-quality communication between home and school (Pulse)
The successful candidate will:
* Be a vocational and inspirational educator who supports an inclusive learning environment, with the ability to raise standards for all students
* Have had successful experiences of leading and managing staff resulting in improved learning and student outcomes
* Be knowledgeable and confident of the recent developments relating to GCSE and A Level qualifications and other relevant external pathways
* Have extremely high standards and expectations for all, with excellence as the primary goal
* Be strategic and considered in their actions, with a proven track record in school improvement and self-evaluation processes
* Be someone who is visible within the school community, with presence and exuding gravitas both in their appearance and actions
* Believe strongly in and fully support the wider extra-curricular life of the school to develop fully rounded students
As a GEMS employee you can be guaranteed of an excellent, well-resourced
professional environment, including working alongside highly driven, committed
colleagues and polite and dedicated students. You will have access to
significant further professional development opportunities not only at school
level but also as part of the wider GEMS network.

Qualifications and Experience - The successful candidate will have significant
middle and/or senior leadership experience and will have worked in NCfE
schools for at least ‎7 years. You will also have a degree and Qualified
Teacher Status. Further professional development in the form of NPQML / NPQSL
or Masters in Education is desirable but not essential.

To apply for this position, please submit your full CV along with a Letter of
Application outlining why you believe you have the skills, experience and
attributes for the role.
About your Benefits
All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a
competitive tax free salary, individual furnished accommodation, tuition fee
concession, private medical insurance, annual airfare to country of residence,
and end of Service Gratuity.