Deputy Head: Academics

4 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Inspired Full time

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
- OUR SCHOOL**ROLE SUMMARY**:
To adopt a leadership role within the preparatory school ensuring a holistic view to students and staff. Promoting the general progress and well-being of all students and teachers specifically focusing on guaranteeing a high level of academic support. Create a positive learning environment and motivate teachers and students to ensure an education at the highest level. Carry out duties of a Junior Preparatory class teacher. Part of the campus management team.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**_ Internal Academic responsibility_**
- 1. Set and reflect on academic targets as well as evaluate the outcomes on a continuous basis.- 2. Monitor, manage and implement work schedules.- 3. Ensure that communication to parents of students who are underperforming, indicates areas of concern and suggested remedial action and, or further assessment.- 4. Update and contribute to the Reddam House Newsletter and Application (App) to ensure that relevant information relating to academic matters is conveyed to parents.- 5. Oversee the reporting system.- 6. Draw up the JP timetable.- 7. Carry out class teaching duties/responsibilities.**_External Academic Responsibility_**
- 1. Be available to attend parent meetings and ensure that all relevant details that pertain to the student is available and on file for future reference and counselling sessions- 2. Communicate with parents at functions/ meetings/ Information Evenings regarding academic mattes- 3. Responsible for all correspondence with IEB / ISASA / Dept. of Education for all relevant Junior Preparatory matters.**WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR**
- Able to set clear expectations and stretch goals
- Adaptable teaching style incorporating feedback to parents and students
- Ability to judge learning effectiveness
- Experience and confidence with the use of ICT
- Proficient in English
- Take responsibility and assist with the mentorship of all new staff members
- Be approachable and caring to students, parents and colleagues
- Work on being an individual with high EQ
- Communicate accurately to relevant stakeholders
- Experience in leading a team
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management role will be advantageous.
- University qualification
- Certified Teaching Status
- SACE accredited

**SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT**
- Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.**School Application Form** #LINK

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