Educational Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and management for the department to ensure high quality teaching of the relevant subject, effective use of resources, and improved standards of achievement for pupils.
• Overall responsibility for the effective running of the department, including management of teaching staff, resources, and professional development.
• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Organize and manage the department in line with the aims and objectives of the school.
• Responsible for ensuring high standards of teaching and learning in the relevant subject area including overseeing the professional development of staff and keeping abreast of recent developments in the subject.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning and provide support and guidance to staff where appropriate. Set priorities and targets for individual team members and the department.
• Act as the first point of contact for teaching staff in the department who are experiencing difficulties with pupil behavior, standards of work, etc.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Be prepared and contribute beyond the typical workday, where the event/ tasks require additional commitment.
• Lead on team recruitment, induction, and performance management.
• Team and resource management, strategic planning and decision-making. Ability to motivate a team and command respect.
• Attend staff meetings, PD and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by SLT.
• Be responsible for student discipline and pastoral care, liaise with Administration, form tutors, parents, and subject teachers as necessary.
• Liaise with the Registrar/MMT regarding new student needs, induction procedures, admission testing etc.
• Assist with Parent-Teacher meetings, Charity drives, GEMS initiatives, and other major school events.
• Ensure the curriculum reflects the needs of the pupils and the standards and content required by the necessary educational board.
• Work with the Supervisors, HODs and coordinators to ensure continuity & progression in terms of the school curriculum.
• Chair meetings & committees as required.
• Manage budgets and undertake teaching and other professional duties as reasonably delegated by the HOS/ Deputy HOS.

This exciting opportunity requires the following key competencies/ skills and these will be assessed during the recruitment process:

• Strategic Thinking and Forward planning
• Effective Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving and Decision Making
• Leading and Developing others
• Result Orientation

Skills

To be considered for this appointment: You will have the following skills and experience:

• Professional qualification of a B.Ed. (Regular) is mandatory
• The minimum educational qualification must be a graduation degree in any school subject/discipline
• A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience.
• Previous experience in the same role will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with the curriculum vis-à-vis the post along with inspection of schools by external bodies
• Excellent communication skills and proven track records of leadership qualities along with sound knowledge of co-scholastic areas.
• Well-developed IT skills and knowledge about online lesson delivery.