Description
Position at The Hamilton International School
ISP Assistant Head of Secondary Role Profile Purpose of Role
The Assistant Head: Middle School will provide professional, highly effective leadership and management that will achieve outstanding results within the Middle School. The Assistant Head: Middle School will support, develop and empower the Middle School, including Pastoral Leaders, Teachers, Parents and Students. Under the direction of the Head of Secondary, the Assistant Head: Middle School will work alongside the Assistant Head: High School, and will take a crucial role supporting curriculum development, teaching and assessment practices and student achievement. The Assistant Head: Middle School, will be a proactive member of the Leadership Team, supporting Hamilton to be the school of choice for families in Doha. ISP Principles Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement. ISP Assistant Head of Secondary (Middle School) Key Responsibilities Operational
50% teaching commitment
50% non-teaching commitment: Carry out Leadership and Management responsibilities contained within the job description
With the support of the Head of Secondary, the Assistant Head: Middle School will lead the day-to-day management of the Middle School, administer and supervise systems and routines to ensure the efficient operation of this section of the school
To ensure that the operation of the Middle School reflects the whole school’s philosophy and to ensure that the school’s mission is implemented
To lead data analysis, pupil progress, assessment, tracking and reporting within the Middle School
To support the production of a timetable which reflects the needs of the students, and which takes account of staff strengths, skills and reasonable requests in the Secondary School, and which articulates with the timetables in the other sections of the school
To maintain an overview of the Middle School curriculum and keep up to date with any curriculum changes
To provide professional leadership for the Middle School, ensuring the highest possible quality of education for students
To promote a positive and professional learning culture, inclusive of staff wellbeing
To support the continuous growth of a school which opened in August 2019, building on the excellent reputation it has established within Qatar
Carry out the DDSL role (Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead) within the Secondary School
Ensure the Middle School complies with MOEHE regulations
Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic action plans, policies and whole school documentation
Teaching
Undertaking teaching duties as required by the Head of Secondary (approximately 50%)
Support cover arrangement for absent Secondary teachers
Be an excellent teaching role model, implementing practices successfully and consistently
Keep up to date with national and international developments in all curriculum areas, and with advances in teaching practice and methodology
Monitor and respond to all curriculum initiatives at international and local levels
Curriculum
Oversight of the Middle School’s curriculum policies and their implementation, including updating and introducing new curriculum initiatives
Maintenance of curriculum mapping within the Secondary School
Ensuring the regular reporting processes are adhered
Play a key role in whole school accreditation for the Secondary School
Staff
Support the provision of effective orientation and induction for new Secondary School staff
Provision of professional and personal support and direction to Secondary School staff in order to maximize the effective carrying out of their duties
Provision of timely advice to the Head of Secondary in matters pertaining to staff movement and deployment, and assistance in the recruitment of Secondary School staff
Ensuring the Secondary School staff are given access to appropriate professional development
Maintaining open communication with staff through staff notices, and daily briefings
Maintaining open communication in order to keep the Head of Secondary well informed about Secondary School matters
Support staff, and provide advice, in their interaction with parents
Ensure the quality of school reports and other written documentation sent home from the Secondary School is of a premium standard
Line management of Subject Leaders and Pastoral Leaders as agreed by the Head of Secondary
Students
Create ‘amazing learning’ opportunities for all students
Support Middle School admissions in conjunction with the Admissions Team
Active development and fostering of positive relationships with students
Responsibility for morale and discipline standards within the Middle School
Responsibility for health and safety of Middle School students, staff and visitors
Secondary School Profile
Contribute to regular parent communication regarding Middle School matters
Assist in raising the profile of the Middle School and the whole school within the community
Ensuring that parental interest and participation in the Middle School is encouraged and that regular parent/teacher meetings occur
Maintaining a visible, approachable and welcoming profile for parents
Health and Safety
Emphasize the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum, communicating to the pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety, the safety of others and respect for Hamilton International School’s property and equipment
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
Ensure that, all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed
Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school
Skills, Qualifications and Experience Position Requirements Education:
Bachelor’s Degree and teaching qualification from an accredited institution
Required teaching certification for Qatar MOEHE
Minimum 2 years of leadership experience (less for potential exceptional candidates)
Meet professional teacher education requirements of school
Child Care and Protection training (provided during induction)
Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge and understanding of school curriculum and associated assessment methods
Up to date curriculum developments
Application of effective teaching and learning theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies)
Skills:
The ability to develop good personal relationships within a team
An effective and experienced communicator (written and verbal) to a variety of audiences
