SOS International NGO Jobs – Head of Schools

Job Title: Head of
Schools 
 
Organization: SOS Children’s Villages
Duty StationKakiri, Uganda
Reports to: Programme Director
About Us:
Our Client, SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is a member of SOS
Kinderdorf International, a worldwide, independent, non-governmental social
development organization that has been working to meet the needs and protect
the interests and rights of children since 1949. SOS Children’s Villages Uganda
is a locally registered Trust with a local governing body: the Board of
Trustees. It has been operating since 1989 and currently has projects caring
for more than 2,500 children in four locations at Kakiri, Entebbe, Gulu and
Fort Portal. The various projects include SOS Children’s Villages, Community
outreach programmes, Kindergartens, schools, medical centres and social
centres.
Job Summary: The Head of
Schools will oversee and manage the Hermann Gmeiner Schools in Kakiri which
includes a kindergarten, primary and secondary school. He/she will work closely
with other SOS projects in Kakiri.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Steer, Control and Coordinates School
    Activities and programmes involving both the Kindergarten and primary head
    teachers in developing a comprehensive school development plan.
  • Develop and generate high quality
    education programmes ensuring that each child’s educational needs is
    properly reviewed and monitored
  • Produce a balanced academic and practical
    learning making sure that practical components of science subjects are
    taught adequately.
  • Maintain accurate records of individual
    files of each school child, including records of academic progress,
    achievements, disciplinary problems among others
  • Steer the development of efficient and
    effective staff team in the school; overseeing staff development needs for
    teachers.
  • Conducts performance reviews for staff all
    administrative staff ensuring that all performance discussions are
    comprehensive and well documented. 
  • Technically support the Human Resource
    Department in the recruitment and selection of staff within the school
    setting.
  • Oversee the orientation and induction of
    both teachers and other newly recruited staff.
  • Compile and provide quarterly financial
    status report of the school, in conjunction with the finance department at
    National Office
  • Monitors the use and expenditure of
    approved school budgets ensuring that school welfare and office supplies
    are effectively budgeted for.
  • Supports the Family Strengthening &
    Family Based Care facilities in planning & implementing their
    education programs.
  • Promotes the SOS Children’s Villages Brand
    and mobilise funds for the facility.

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s
    degree in secondary school education or a post graduate qualification in
    education or related field from a recognised institution. 
  • At least three to five years’ experience
    in managing and Heading a modern school is desirable.
  • He/she should have the potential, ability
    & passion of promoting academic & co-curricular excellence of the
    school.
  • The ideal candidate should have good
    experience in working with parents, PTAs and Ministry of education and the
    Uganda National Examinations Board.
  • Excellent planning, budgeting and
    organisational skills with keen attention to detail is required
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the
    current school curriculum & UNEB syllabi is a MUST.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with
    ability to initiate good team understanding and people management
  • Good practical knowledge of commonly used
    computer software (word, outlook, excel, power point) with strong written
    and oral communications skills is an added advantage.
  • Willingness to work for extra hours.
How to Apply:
All aspiring candidates who meet the aforementioned job requirements,
should send their written application letters enclosing a detailed Curriculum
Vitae, current salary information, copies of academic transcripts and
certificates, including telephone contact and details of at least three
professional references to:
The Human Resource Coordinator,
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda,
25 km on Kampala-Entebbe Rd, Abaita Ababiri,
P.O Box 27510,
Kampala. Uganda
Or send by e-mail to: jobs@sosuganda.org 
NB: The written
application should clearly indicate The Position Title in the subject line.
Deadline: Friday 6th June 2014

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