Head of Department (HOD)

Job Description 

• Head of Department (HOD) designs and implements curriculum based on clearly defined expectations for student learning aligned among all levels.
• Sets and maintains effective accumulative curriculum mapping (scope and sequence) aligned with the school vision and mission (cross curriculum).
• Leads, manages, monitors and guides staff members.
• Leads the professional development of staff and provides support as appropriate.
• Develops and implements departmental policies and practices in line with whole school expectations, and evaluates the effectiveness of departmental goals.
• Ensures that all students benefit academically and morally from the classes taught in the department in addition to study skills and techniques.
• Analyses students’ progress using tracking systems to set targets and inform school improvement.
• Advises and informs top management about staffing and resources needed, the deployment of staff, staff training and departmental procedures and policies and participates in the selection of new staff members.
• Abides by school policies and regulations and upholds school rules and administrative regulations.
• Participates in faculty committees, meetings, training, and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Strives to implement by action the school mission , vision and believes and assists the Director in creating a vision, sense of purpose and pride about the Department and its work.
• Executes other duties as assigned by the school Principal.

Job Requirements 

• Prior job experience in teaching, curriculum development, program evaluation, staff development, school improvement, and staff supervision and evaluation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership ability
• Act as a positive role model to staff, maintaining high professional
• Prior job experience in teaching, curriculum development, program evaluation, staff development, school improvement, and staff supervision and evaluation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Native English or French speaker is a must
• Minimum 7 years of teaching experience
• PGCE / QTP diploma of teaching or equivalent is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in education is a plus
• Experience in teaching UK Cambridge / American / or IB Curriculum
• Overseas experience is a plus
• Ability to effectively manage a class
• Excellent command in using Microsoft Office, and Smart Boards
• Professional appearance
• A leader, who can be friends to his/her teachers, encourage them to think out of the box, and puts the right limits at the same time
• A good planner who can set the academic plan and follows it up throughout the year
• Ability to give and follow orders, and acceptance of criticism that helps one to improve