Deputy Head-Academic Chengelo School

INTRODUCTION:

Come and be part of an exciting team with a history of outstanding results.

Join a Christian School whose vision is to provide the best quality education to produce future generations of leaders for Zambia. Be part of a boarding school and unique surrounding community with excellent accommodation, sporting facilities, a school farm, clinic, and outstanding outdoor education centre. It is a wonderful place to raise a family!

Share in our School Core values which are Faith, Integrity, Servant heartedness, Perseverance, Creativity, and Responsibility.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Deputy Head – Academic is responsible for the quality of teaching and learning and the standards of academic achievement for all Secondary pupils. The Deputy Head – Academic will line manage the Heads of Department and establish the strategies, structures and methods for the delivery of the curriculum, enhancing this provision wherever possible and as required.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful team in an expanding school.  Chengelo School looks for committed Christians; passionate about their faith, passionate about teaching children who demonstrate perseverance and have a track record of success.  As the leading Independent boarding School in Zambia, we are committed to the development of the whole child, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• A record of good academic achievement including a relevant honours degree (2.1 or above)
• Qualified teacher status / PGCE is essential for this role.
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Experience of strategic leadership.
• Experience working with/ teaching diverse groups/ diverse students
• Experience of staff training.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Committed Christian.
• High levels of personal and professional integrity, honesty, energy, stamina and enthusiasm
• Commitment to academic excellence.
• Personal warmth, good rapport with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, to show initiative and imagination, to have vision and the ability to inspire and lead others.
• A willingness to give generously to support school events and activities.
• Appropriate levels of personal presentation.
• Confident use of ICT.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

• Excellent knowledge of a relevant curriculum
• Evidence of creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning including the appropriate use of ICT
• Commitment to improving, monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning
• Experience in teacher and leadership training

PHILOSOPHY AND ETHOS

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• High expectations for pupil attainment, personal development and conduct
• Commitment to best practice in pastoral support and student welfare
• Commitment to personal development, life-long learning and staff training
• Commitment to helping with extra-curricular activities and curriculum enrichment

Chengelo School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Satisfactory teacher registration check, police check, referee checks, identification verification and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to the candidate’s eligibility to engage in activities involving young people.