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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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