Head of Primary

Overview / Job Purpose

The Head of Primary reports to the Principal and is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of the primary school and is accountable for delivering the highest standard of education and pastoral care. The Head of Primary is a member of the whole school leadership team and will be expected to work closely with the Head of Secondary and other staff to contribute to the ongoing strategic development of Nexus.

Job Responsibilities

• Establishing goals and expectations : setting, communicating and monitoring learning goals, standards and expectations, with involvement of staff and others to create clarity and consensus.
• Strategic resourcing : aligning resource selection and allocation to priority goals, including involvement in staff appointments.
• Planning, coordinating and evaluating teaching and the curriculum : direct involvement in supporting and evaluating teaching through regular classroom visits and provision of formative and summative feedback; direct oversight of curriculum across subjects and year levels and alignment to school goals.
• Promoting and participating in teacher learning and development : leadership that promotes and directly participates in professional learning.
• Ensuring an orderly and supportive environment : protecting time for teaching and learning by reducing external pressures and interruptions and establishing an orderly environment inside and outside classrooms.

Establishing goals and expectations

Strategic resourcing

Planning, coordinating and evaluating teaching and the curriculum

Promoting and participating in teacher learning and development

Ensuring an orderly and supportive environment

Other Projects, Duties And Responsibilities

Key Relationships

The Head of Primary reports to the Principal. In addition, the Head of Primary will develop and maintain effective working relationships with : The Head of Secondary, The Head of Operations, The Primary Leadership Team and teachers, Administrative staff, Parents & Learners.

Personal Specification

Qualifications And Training

A degree plus teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent). Evidence of continued relevant professional development. Higher degree (MA / MEd) or recognised professional qualification (NPQH / ILMP).

Experience

Experience in teaching with learners with diverse needs, especially EAL. Experience in an international school environment. Experience in Primary Leadership.

Knowledge And Understanding

Demonstrable knowledge of best practice in primary education. Understanding of inclusion and safeguarding.

Person Qualities

The Head Of Primary At NISM needs to be : Learning focused, Inclusive, Innovative, Motivated, Flexible and open to new ideas, Resilient, Internationally minded, Collaborative.

Core Competencies

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