Deputy Head, University Basic Schools - University of Ghana



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The University of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the Administrative/Professional position of Deputy Head, University Basic Schools.

POSITION: Deputy Head

REPORTING TO: Headmaster/Headmistress

POSITION SUMMARY

  • The successful candidate will support the Headmaster/Headmistress to fulfil the mandate of the School.
  • He/she is expected to provide leadership, maintain and promote efficiency and order on campus, provide sound administration and discharge other duties as may be assigned by the Headmaster/Headmistress.

DUTIES

Under the direction of the Head, the Deputy Head will perform the following specific roles:

  • Adhering to and enforcing school policy, guidelines and administrative directives.
  • Enforcing guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct.


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  • Communicating relevant policies and procedures with regard to students’ discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff and parents.
  • Working with Stream Coordinators in the development of effective classroom discipline.
  • Maintaining an effective and safe school environment.
  • Assisting in curriculum and time-table development to meet the needs of all students.
  • Preparing and submitting required periodic reports to the Head
  • Helping in the preparation of appropriate handbooks.
  • Supervising and evaluating Class Assistants in consultation with Stream Coordinators.
  • Supervising support services such as the canteen and the infirmary.
  • Providing inputs for teaching and learning materials to be included in annual budgets.
  • Assisting in the care and management of the buildings and grounds, furniture, equipment, apparatus, books and other supplies.
  • Overseeing curriculum delivery in consultation with school heads.
  • Convening department as well as other staff committee meetings.
  • Assigning teaching duties to the staff as well as preparing the staff duty roster.
  • To set up a system to identify and assist children with learning difficulties.
  • Evaluating Teacher performance and working with the Headmaster/Headmistress to help marginal teachers to improve.

Qualification Required & Experience

The Deputy Head is expected to possess the following qualifications:

  • Diploma in Education
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
  • A Master’s degree in Education Management or in a related discipline
  • A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience

In addition, applicants should demonstrate sound leadership qualities and should be computer literate.

Location: Accra


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