Head of High School

Fields of Expertise: High School ,   
Salary: Negotiable

Details: HEAD OF HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT VACANCY
Mount Sinai International School an international school located in Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa has a
vacancy for the position of Head of High School Department commencing in August 2018. Mount
Sinai International School is a University of Cambridge International Examinations accredited
School. Interested applicants must apply by emailing your current C.V., qualifications and
references to the school email address mountsinaiinternationalschools. Please visit our school
website .mountsinaiinternationalschools for further information about the school
REPORTS TO: Managing Director of the Board of Directors
The Head of High School carries out four main functions in his/her job: management, leadership,
monitoring and evaluation, and strategic planning.
A more detailed list of possible activities is listed below. This may not be exhaustive; the Head of
High School is expected to exercise good judgement, and work the hours necessary to ensure
the efficient running of the school and to ensure its long-term success, and the best interests of
the students.
Selection, interview and recommendation of teachers to the Managing Director for employment.
Management of the allocation of duties to all teaching staff to ensure the effective and efficient
performance of the school’s teaching, research and service functions.
Induction and mentorship of new school staff.
The Head of High School will be in charge of the quality control of the teachers he/she will be
required to observe classes and evaluate the teachers every term. The Head of High School will
provide a report on their respective section and the teaching staff that they supervise to the
Managing Director at the end of each term. The report will be a critical analysis of the relevant
School department which will include recommendations for the direction and development of the
School at large.
Supervise extra-curricular activities of the students of the school
The Head of High School in collaboration with the School Examinations Department will be
responsible for exam time tables for the school section as well as the Term time table (period and
work allocation).
Scheduling of the Staff meetings and PTA meetings.
The Head of High School will be responsible for implementing the Junior School discipline
methods to be implemented (note corporal punishment is forbidden).
Evaluating and approving the staff lesson plans or schemes of work for the term. One to one
meetings with teachers to assess progress.
The Head of High School will be responsible for the welfare of the teaching staff, all
correspondence to the Managing Director must go through the respective Head of High School
first.
Curriculum development
Ability to add to or modify the curriculum for special needs students to promote a positive learning
experience.
Prepare objectives and outlines for different courses of study and their comprehensive
evaluation, both formative and summative at different year levels.
Oversee and control process of teaching, syllabus completion and establish a feedback
mechanism
Staff development, working with Management in the organization of staff training, identifying staff
development needs and opportunities both within the school and outside of the School.
Working with the Management in regards to resource allocation in respect of the general
operation of the School.
Working with the Accounts Office the Head of High School will also supervise and conduct school
fees collection on behalf of the School.
The Head of High School may be required, at the request of the Board of Directors to perform
additional duties on behalf of MSIS outside of normal working hours or during school holidays. All
additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the Board shall be consistent with those
normally associated with the position of a Head of High School.
The Head of High School will not engage in any other employment or private business that may
interfere with the performance of the above duties or violate the conditions of service or if
applicable the Temporary Employment Permit. During his/her employment, the Head of High
School shall devote his/her whole time and attention during business hours to the business of the
school and shall use his/her best endeavors to promote MSIS interests and welfare.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 30TH SEPTEMBER 2018