Head Teacher - Middle Years

The Head Teacher – Middle Years will lead the Middle Years section by promoting academic excellence, effective curriculum implementation, and holistic learner development aligned with Mirema School's mission, vision, and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Strategic Leadership: Lead the Middle Years section by promoting academic excellence, effective curriculum implementation, and holistic learner development aligned with the school's mission, vision, and values.
• Drive Learner Success: Oversee learner enrolment, retention, transition, academic achievement, and overall learner progress through effective leadership and quality assurance.
• Champion Teaching Excellence and Innovation: Promote high-quality teaching, continuous staff development, ICT integration, and innovative learning practices to enhance learner outcomes.
• Promote Learner Well-being: Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment by supporting learner well-being, positive behavior, and safeguarding practices.
• Build Strong Partnerships: Strengthen relationships with parents and the wider school community through effective communication and collaborative engagement.
• Lead and Develop Staff: Supervise, mentor, and appraise teaching and support staff while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team.
• Manage Operations and Compliance: Oversee the daily operations of the Middle Years section, monitor performance, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with school policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education.
• 8 years relevant subject matter teaching experience and/or 4 years relevant managerial/leadership experience.
• TSC Registration.
• Valid certificate of good conduct.
• Special Needs (SNE) Training will be an added advantage.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• First aid training.
• Child care skills.
• Organization skills.