Team Head (Head of Department) - High School

About School

We are a Preschool to Grade 12 school in the city of Rajkot (Gujarat) founded by Harvard alums. Our unique pedagogy, the Northstar Approach, is a research-based approach to learning and teaching that helps students achieve their highest potential by exploring and making discoveries about themselves and their world. Please go through our website to know more about us.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and manage teachers within the department, ensuring alignment with school goals through regular meetings.
• Foster collaboration and clear communication among team members.

Curriculum Development and Implementation:

• Oversee accurate delivery of the Cambridge curriculum, ensuring lesson quality and student engagement.
• Monitor adherence to Cambridge standards and promote effective teaching practices.

Student Support and Wellbeing:

• Track student performance, address academic challenges, and implement support strategies.
• Collaborate with school management to safeguard student wellbeing and exam readiness.

Assessment and Reporting:

• Ensure student success in external assessments. 
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of assessments and reports
• Analyze student data to guide teaching improvements and assessment preparation.
• Guide students through exam processes, offering workshops and mentoring for both Cambridge and other academic assessments.

Professional Development and Training:

• Identify staff training needs and coordinate activities to enhance curriculum knowledge and teaching skills.
• Stay updated on Cambridge program developments and encourage sharing of best practices.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Maintain effective communication with parents, leadership, and external stakeholders on student progress and curriculum updates.

Administrative Duties:

• Manage scheduling, resources, and compliance with Cambridge examination protocols.
• Address disciplinary issues within the department according to school policies.

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years experience in a progressive school at leadership level

Master’s degree in relevant discipline