Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES, T) is a private, non-profit organization that was established under the Companies Act. It runs three schools in Tanzania that provide the National Curriculum from Form 1-4, the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum for grades 7–9, the International Baccalaureate PYP/Diploma Programme, and the IGCSE for grades 10 and 11.
To fill the following open roles, AKES, T is presently looking for applicants that are qualified, dynamic, open-minded, devoted, effective, and experienced.
Title: Head of School – International Curriculum IB and IGCSE
The head of the school will be a visionary figure who will lead with morality and ethics to transform the institution into a Dar es Salaam School of Choice. This will be accomplished by strengthening the school’s academic, extracurricular, athletic, and leadership offerings and creating a school culture that values excellence, diversity, spirituality, and ethics.
Key Responsibilities
Vision and Strategic Plan
Develop a vision that is commensurate with the mission of AKES, T, the vision of His Highness for education, and that encompasses the profile of top schools globally
Standards and Quality Control
Ensure that an appropriate Schools Quality System is in place, as well as a system for assessing the school’s quality periodically, and processes for improving Schools Quality.
Marketing
Develop a marketing strategy to build up an excellent public image, promote healthy competition with the school competitors and ensure the Aga Khan School is positioned as a School of Choice and Excellence in Tanzania.
Instructional Leadership
Lead the school to develop contemporary pedagogical practices in the teaching faculty and professional learning community and being renowned for inquiry-based, student-centred and imparting 21st-century skills in students
Curriculum and Instruction
Lead the school in the running of IB and IGCSE curricula, enabling the school to become a model school.
Exam Conduct and Results
Ensure that the external examinations are held according to the regulations of the various examining bodies.
Schools’ ethos.
Develop and foster school ethos of pluralism, discipline, achievement, ethics and spiritual wisdom ensuring the school values are promoted and inculcated in the school community.
Student Tracking and Support
Ensure systems are in place for tracking individual student’s progress and identify areas where students need additional support to ensure “no child is left behind.
Student Discipline
Ensure proper processes are in place to maintain student discipline and school values and ensure that cases of student indiscipline are handled promptly and fairly.
Staff Management, Appraisals, Compensation and Professional Development
Ensure staff policies and procedures are adhered to, performance appraisal and individual and collective professional growth plans are implemented.
Budgeting and Finance
Ensure school operations are managed within the financial budget for the year and abide by the financial policies and procedures of AKES, T.
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Requirements
Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience:
- Completed Master’s degree in Education from a reputable, accredited university;
- Relevant experience with the International Baccalaureate Curriculum Diploma Programme and / or the IGCSE
- At least five years’ experience, with demonstrable achievements of leading a Grade 6,7 -12 reputable international school
- Having experience in leading an intense school improvement and change process.
- IB training done over the past 2-3 years related to leadership, management and evaluations
- IB training is done over the past 2-3 years for the programme leader
- A credible IBEN member
- Proven track record in the effective and efficient management of fiscal and human resources
- Excellent team-building skills, with proven experience in leading, motivating and empowering teams.
- Experience in the African context is desirable
Closing Date: September 5, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Aga Khan Education Service Tanzania is part of AKDN agencies.
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