Head Teacher - Ave Maria School

Position Overview

The Head Teacher serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of the school, responsible for setting the vision, shaping the culture, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning. The ideal candidate must have substantial experience managing a hybrid curriculum environment integrating both international and national education standards.

This role requires strategic leadership, strong managerial ability, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of curriculum development, school operations, staff development, and student welfare.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic and Academic Leadership

• Develop and implement a clear academic vision aligned with international best practices.
• Lead the full implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Oxford International Curriculum across all levels.
• Coordinate integration of the Oxford curriculum with national curriculum requirements to ensure a seamless hybrid system.
• Lead curriculum mapping, pacing guides, scope and sequence, and scheme of work development.
• Ensure quality lesson planning and instructional delivery through regular supervision and pedagogical support.
• Lead data-driven academic improvement—analysing assessment results, identifying learning gaps, and implementing interventions.
• Champion the use of modern teaching methodologies, inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, and differentiated instruction.
• Ensure assessment methods (formative, summative, diagnostic) meet Oxford International benchmarks.

2. School Operations & Administrative Management

• Oversee day-to-day management of the school, ensuring all departments function effectively and efficiently.
• Develop and enforce operational policies, SOPs, and safeguarding procedures.
• Supervise administrative units including admissions, communication, records management, and facilities.
• Ensure strict compliance with educational regulations, safety guidelines, and quality assurance standards.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, teacher workload, timetabling, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with finance personnel to plan budgets, manage expenditures, and optimize the use of school resources.
• Ensure the campus environment is safe, clean, well-maintained, and conducive to learning.

3. Staff Recruitment, Development & Performance Management

• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and training of qualified teachers and support staff.
• Conduct classroom observations, teacher appraisals, and developmental feedback sessions.
• Implement professional development plans focusing on hybrid curriculum delivery, Oxford standards, classroom management, and assessment practices.
• Build a high-performing staff culture rooted in professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
• Address performance gaps through coaching, mentoring, disciplinary procedures, or retraining.
• Organise internal workshops, peer mentoring, and collaborative planning sessions.

4. Student Development, Wellbeing & Discipline

• Ensure high standards of student behaviour, attendance, welfare, and pastoral care.
• Lead programmes that support emotional intelligence, social skills, character building, and academic counselling.
• Implement age-appropriate disciplinary structures that emphasise fairness, correction, and personal growth.
• Oversee child protection and safeguarding protocols, ensuring staff are trained and comply with standards.
• Promote inclusive education—supporting students with learning difficulties or special educational needs.

5. Parent & Community Engagement

• Build strong, transparent communication channels with parents through meetings, newsletters, platforms, and open days.
• Handle parent feedback, concerns, and conflicts with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Represent the school in conferences, community events, and education-related engagements.
• Build partnerships with educational bodies, training organisations, and curriculum providers (including Oxford International).
• Promote the school’s achievements, culture, and values to foster trust and community involvement.

6. Monitoring, Reporting & Quality Assurance

• Maintain accurate academic and administrative records in line with school policy.
• Produce termly and annual academic reports showing progress, challenges, and improvement strategies.
• Lead school-wide evaluations, self-assessments, audits, and quality assurance processes.
• Implement continuous improvement plans aligned with school goals and accreditation guidelines.
• Monitor teacher performance, student outcomes, and curriculum effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education; Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership/Administration is an advantage.
• Minimum 7–10 years teaching experience, including at least 5 years in headship role
• Strong background in managing or delivering a hybrid curriculum model (national + international).
• In-depth understanding of contemporary educational practices, learner-centered pedagogy, and global standards.

Technical/Professional Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent curriculum planning and instructional coaching ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High competence in ICT, school management systems, and digital learning tools.
• Ability to manage school finances at a supervisory level.
• Strong decision-making, organisational, and analytical skills.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• High integrity and professional ethics.
• Confident, firm, and fair leadership approach.
• Ability to inspire teachers and motivate learners.
• Calm, composed, and solution-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Passion for educational excellence.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Full-time, on-site leadership role.
• Requires availability beyond normal hours for school events, emergencies, or administrative duties.
• Reports directly to the School Board and School Director.

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