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Dean of Academics, Secondary School (Ormonde) We are looking for an outstanding Dean of Academics at our Ormonde Secondary The role of Dean of Academics is primarily an administrative one, with the key responsibility of ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school's academic programme. The Dean collaborates with the school leader for Academic Affairs to manage curriculum and instruction, thereby fulfilling Nova Pioneer's educational objectives. The Dean is the primary point of contact for all educational staff, students, and parents about their specific program. They establish a professional tone for the program and serve as a positive role model for both faculty and students. About Nova Pioneer Imagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. Nova Pioneer is a pan‑African, independent network of schools offering high‑quality, accessible education from pre‑primary through secondary school. We use a unique, enquiry‑based learning approach that encourages students to ask “why” instead of telling them the “what”. Nova Pioneer currently has 16 schools in South Africa and Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade. Visit About The Role The key functions of the Dean of Academics can be categorized as follows: Year planning Day‑to‑day administrative functions Supporting the Deans of Instruction and Students Cambridge examinations officer Student academic support Recruitment Parent liaison Teaching/staff support Below is an overview of responsibilities within each function. Responsibilities Year Planning Formulate the academic calendar Set up Google assessment calendar Assist with timetable building and staff allocation Design and run the PD programme for the start of the year and terms Create academic support programme with input from teachers/HODs Day‑to‑day Administration Ensure smooth running of the timetable and adherence to academic deadlines Manage Ed‑admin markbooks and reporting in conjunction with the Dean of Operations Lead staff on report compilation and quality control Support HODs and lead teachers, host bi‑monthly HOD meetings Create internal exam and invigilation timetables; monitor all internal exam processes Administer the subject‑choice process for Grade 8 and AS/A‑level students Address staffing issues around classroom instruction and professionalism Implement accountability measures to support staff teaching and learning Update and enforce academic policies for the senior school Supporting Deans of Instruction and Students Manage teacher team, handle welfare, observations, and feedback sessions Participate in whole‑school observational walkthroughs Conduct results‑analysis sessions with staff Lead PD sessions when required Assist Dean of Students with discipline and disciplinary enquiries Cambridge Examinations Officer Ensure implementation of the Cambridge curriculum across all subjects Process exam entries, build exam and invigilation timetables, prepare venues and candidate cards Communicate exam information to candidates and parents; liaise with science team for practical exams Train invigilators to Cambridge standards; run exams per Cambridge regulations Coordinate with Cambridge inspectors for observations; process concession candidates by deadline Act as chief invigilator; set up student results portal and communicate logins Distribute results certificates and analyses to teachers Register staff for Cambridge training and follow up on completion Private Candidates (All year round) Update website, handle information requests on private candidate exams Track and register candidates; provide provisional entry statements and follow‑ups Collect and store candidate agreement forms; liaise on
