Job Title: Head of International High School
Organisation: Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
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Khan Education Services (AKES) currently operates more than 200+ schools and
advanced educational programmes that provide quality pre-school, primary,
secondary, and higher secondary education services to students in Pakistan,
India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Tajikistan. AKES, Uganda is
committed to enriching the lives of “many generations of multi-racial and
multi-cultural student populations” through the provision of quality and
affordable education. AKES, U offers the CIE International General Certificate
of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme (IBDP).
Khan Education Services (AKES) currently operates more than 200+ schools and
advanced educational programmes that provide quality pre-school, primary,
secondary, and higher secondary education services to students in Pakistan,
India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Tajikistan. AKES, Uganda is
committed to enriching the lives of “many generations of multi-racial and
multi-cultural student populations” through the provision of quality and
affordable education. AKES, U offers the CIE International General Certificate
of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma
Programme (IBDP).
Job Summary: The Head of International High School will be responsible
for the administration and management of Key Stage 3 (English National
Curriculum – Years 7 to 9), IGCSE (Years 10 & 11) and IBDP programme, and
others which may be considered in the future (e.g. IBCP). S/he will have
responsibility for the smooth running of the International High School and for
assuring successful outcomes of its academic and co-curricular undertakings. The
three academic years (2015/16 to 2018/19) will see a period of intense
repositioning of the AKES,U schools. The Head of High School, International will
play a key role in leading the change process.
for the administration and management of Key Stage 3 (English National
Curriculum – Years 7 to 9), IGCSE (Years 10 & 11) and IBDP programme, and
others which may be considered in the future (e.g. IBCP). S/he will have
responsibility for the smooth running of the International High School and for
assuring successful outcomes of its academic and co-curricular undertakings. The
three academic years (2015/16 to 2018/19) will see a period of intense
repositioning of the AKES,U schools. The Head of High School, International will
play a key role in leading the change process.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s
degree in Education from a reputable, accredited university; - A minimum of five years’ experience, with
demonstrable achievements of leading a Grade 6-12 reputable international
school; - Previous experience and drive to lead an
intense school improvement and change process and resilience when
experiencing difficulties inherent in an emerging system; - Excellent track record in the effective and
efficient management of fiscal and human resources; experience with the
International Baccalaureate curriculum Diploma Programme and / or the
IGCSE; - Excellent team-building skills, with proven
experience in leading, motivating and empowering teams; - Previous experience in Africa is desirable.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested local and international candidates are
encouraged to apply for this vacancy by clicking on the link below.
suitably qualified and interested local and international candidates are
encouraged to apply for this vacancy by clicking on the link below.
Deadline: 15th May 2016
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