Head of School -International Curriculum IB and IGCSE at Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary

Head of School -International Curriculum IB and IGCSE at Aga Khan Education Service August 2024

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Aga
Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES, T ), is a private, not for
profit, service company registered under the Companies Act and operates
three schools in Tanzania offering the International Baccalaureate PYP/
Diploma Programme, Pre IGCSE at grades 7 -9, IGCSE at Grades 10 and 11
and the National Curriculum from Form 1-4. AKES, T is currently seeking
qualified, dynamic, open-minded, committed, effective and experienced
candidates to fill the following vacant positions.

Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School
Head of School -International Curriculum IB and IGCSE
High-level Position Summary
The
Head of school will be a visionary leader who will exercise ethical and
moral leadership to develop the school into a School of Choice in Dar
es Salaam, improving the positioning of the school in the market by
enhancing academic, co-curricular, sports and leadership programmes as
well as developing a school culture that emphasizes ethics and values,
pluralism, spirituality and excellence.

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 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-centered 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 students 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, performance appraisal and
individual and collective professional growth plans are implemented.

Budgeting and Finance
Ensure
schools operations are managed within the financial budget for the year
and abide by the financial policies and procedures of AKES, T.
Read Also:

• NEW TANZANIAN JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES 2024 (1,475 POSTS)

• CHECK SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY ABROAD CLICK HERE!
• Download Your National ID (NIDA) Number  Here | Download NAMBA NA KITAMBULISHO CHAKO CHA NIDA. BONYEZA HAPA! 
• PAST PAPERS ZA DARASA LA 7 MPAKA FORM SIX | NECTA AND MOCK EXAMS 1988 – 2019. CLICK HERE! 
• Free
  CV Writing and Download, Cover/Job Application Letters, Interview
  Questions and It’s Best Answers plus Examples. Click Here!

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

MODE OF APPLICATION: