Deputy Head Teacher TopFloor Limited

Description

Our client, in the Education sector, is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced educator to join their team as a Deputy Head Teacher. As the Deputy Head Teacher, you will play a vital role in assisting the Head Teacher in the effective management and leadership of our school. You will work closely with the Head Teacher and support them in administrative duties, staff supervision, curriculum development, and overall school improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Head of School in terms of overall leadership, general administration and management of the school.
• Work alongside the Head of School in defining and articulating and implementing the shared vision and values of the school through effective communication and engagement with all stakeholders.
• Act as the Head of school in their absence.
• Market the school’s brand as well as formulate ideas on how to improve the school’s strategic processes.
• Assist the Head of School in managing the school budget for all required expenditures such as learning materials, salaries and extracurricular activities.
• Assist the Head of School in recording and maintaining an inventory system for classroom materials and supplies.
• Ensure excellent sanitary as well as general health and safety standards are upheld in all parts of the school at all times.
• Lead specific initiatives and coordinate development programmes to ensure the school promotes and achieves the highest standards of learning and teaching.
• Support the Headteacher in leading the school through all external reviews and inspections
• Conduct lessons where required.
• Undertake any professional duties assigned by the Head of School.
• Any other duties as may be assigned in alignment with the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education or equivalent.
• Possess Teaching Council of Zambia certificate of registration and practicing licence.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar role with reputable school.
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate.
• Innovative in performing assigned task and adaptability in changing environment.
• Excellent execution of delegated tasks
• Competence in international curricula is an added advantage