Job Title: Deputy Headteacher (Secondary Section)
Organisation: Rainbow International School Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: UGX 173293152
About Organisation:
Rainbow International School, Kampala is a 2 – 18 co-educational day and boarding school serving a mixture of expatriate and Ugandan families based in Kampala, Uganda.
Rainbow is a well established International School following the English curriculum and is a member of COBIS – the Council of British International Schools. The school is also accredited by CIE, Pearson and the British Council for the delivery of IELTS. The Secondary Section follows the Cambridge IGCSE, AS, A Level as well as BTEC programmes,
Job Summary: We are looking for a true people person, a leader who can inspire colleagues and students to fulfil their potential. You must possess a strong track record of school development. You should be able to manage change and work with your colleagues to achieve success; you will have a history of fostering academic excellence and the drive to develop your career further. As the Deputy Headteacher in the Secondary section, you will expect high standards from others and you will be an example to others in setting minimum standards.
This role will suit a forward thinking Deputy/Assistant Headteacher who wants to develop their leadership and managerial skills further. This role will be challenging, but also rewarding for the right individual.
Are you a leader, looking to join a forward thinking and progressive school? The successful applicant will play a vital role on the senior leadership team and will have the ability to further develop the Secondary section, together with the Headteacher, to provide the best opportunities for our students and staff.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Be passionate and committed
- Have a proven track record of outstanding classroom practice
- Teach his or her specialist subject up to and possibly including A level
- Have extensive leadership experience as a Deputy/Assistant Headteacher
- Have a passion for school improvement and a clear vision for teaching and learning
- Experience of leading a team of staff and managing change
- Be able to engage, motivate and support children, colleagues and parents;
- Be a reflective, flexible practitioner with the ability to think creatively and take risks
- Have the interpersonal skills needed to successfully lead teams
- Rich knowledge of student wellbeing and safeguarding procedures
- A significant understanding of the English national curriculum, IGCSE, A Level and BTEC
- Have a working knowledge of Google Apps
- Have an advanced ability to use ICT to support and enhance learning in the classroom
- Have a strong learning-focused philosophy
- A highly visible and approachable leader
- Experience of leading staff meeting/training sessions
- Willing to coordinate the after school enrichment programme
Professional Qualifications and experience:
- A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree in Education in the relevant subject area, PGCE/PGDE, QTS)
- Should be registered as a Teacher and have a Certificate of registration as a qualified Teacher
- NPQH, NPQSL or M. Ed. is an added advantage
The package:
- Happy and motivated students in a welcoming and friendly environment
- Competitive salary
- Medical insurance
- Three-year initial contract – renewable by mutual consent
- Free furnished accommodation
- Flights and baggage allowance
- *Accommodation, flights and baggage allowance will only be provided for overseas hire.
How to Apply:
Apply through the TES/Schrole online application procedures. Attach an application letter and a detailed CV. Please include the names and contact details of three professional referees (recent & current Headteachers/Principals/Heads of School) in your CV.
Please disclose any convictions or cautions (if any) and a declaration that you are not barred from working with children.
Deadline: 17th January 2026
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required