Head of secondary
A Private School is seeking an experienced and inspirational Head of Secondary to lead our Cambridge Lower & Upper Secondary, IGCSE, and A-Level programmes (Years 7–13).
Contract Type: Full-Time (40+ hours per week)
Curriculum: Cambridge Lower & Upper Secondary, IGCSE OL, AS & A Level
Year Groups: 7–13
Key Responsibilities
1. Ethical Leadership & Professional Conduct
- Serve as a role model of professionalism, integrity, and fairness.
- Uphold safeguarding, child protection, and inclusion as top priorities.
- Foster positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider school community.
- Ensure decisions are evidence-based, transparent, and accountable.
2. School Culture & Ethos
- Establish and maintain a culture of high expectations, academic ambition, and personal responsibility.
- Promote resilience, respect, and responsibility among students.
- Encourage attendance, punctuality, and engagement in both academic and extracurricular life.
- Contribute to the whole-school vision, values, and long-term strategic direction.
3. Curriculum & Teaching
- Oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of the Cambridge Lower & Upper Secondary, IGCSE OL, AS and A-Level curriculum.
- Ensure breadth, balance, and consistency in schemes of work, assessment, and exam preparation.
- Monitor and improve the quality of teaching and learning through lesson observations, learning walks, and departmental audits.
- Ensure provision meets the needs of EAL and SEND learners.
- Track student attainment and progress, implementing interventions as needed.
4. Behaviour & Attitudes
- Lead the development and implementation of a consistent behaviour and discipline policy suited to secondary students.
- Promote student ownership of learning and conduct, fostering a respectful and safe school environment.
- Reduce incidents of poor behaviour and exclusions through proactive pastoral systems.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping of attendance, punctuality, and behaviour data.
5. Professional Development of Staff
- Provide clear leadership, direction, and support to Heads of Department and teaching staff.
- Identify training needs and coordinate targeted CPD aligned with school priorities and staff development.
- Build leadership capacity within the secondary team.
- Conduct staff appraisals, monitor teaching standards, and provide constructive feedback.
6. Organisational & Operational Management
- Lead and manage the organisation of timetables, assessments, reporting cycles, and examinations.
- Oversee exam readiness, ensuring compliance with Cambridge International regulations.
- Ensure smooth transitions for students at key stages (e.g., Year 9–10, Year 11–12, post-AL destinations).
- Collaborate with administrative staff to ensure efficient communication with parents and stakeholders.
7. Working in Partnership
- Build strong, effective communication channels with parents and carers.
- Work closely with the Principal, SLT, and Heads of Faculty to ensure whole-school alignment.
- Represent the school positively in the wider community and foster external partnerships.
- Contribute to whole-school events, projects, and initiatives that enhance student experience.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or subject-specialist degree with PGCE/QTS (or international equivalent).
- Master’s Degree in Education or related field (school leadership, education leadership & management)
- Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience in a Cambridge or British curriculum secondary school.
- Proven track record of raising academic standards and improving student outcomes.
Strong knowledge of IGCSE OL, AS and A-Level curriculum and assessment requirements.
- Experience in leading teams, managing change, and developing staff.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance vision with practical delivery.
- Confident in using data to drive improvement.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, empathy, and fairness.
Personal Attributes
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
- Inspirational leader who motivates staff and students.
- Culturally aware, adaptable, and committed to international education.
- Resilient, agile, proactive, and solution-oriented.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
- Housing allowance and/or relocation package (if applicable).
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities for career progression within ICan School.
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