HEADMASTER /TEACHING PRINCIPAL

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Cambridge Primary curriculum framework across Stages 1-6 and ensure teaching plans, schemes of work, assessments and classroom delivery are aligned to the required standards.
• Promote the learner-centred teaching approach expected within the Cambridge pathway and ensure teaching practice remains focused on active learning, understanding and learner progress.
• Monitor curriculum coverage, teaching quality, assessment standards and learner outcomes and take corrective action were performance falls below expectations.
• Keep the school informed of relevant developments in international education and Cambridge Primary requirements.
• Maintain an active teaching role appropriate to the needs of the school while providing whole-school leadership.
• Set clear academic expectations for learners and teachers and monitor learner progress using classwork, assessments and other available academic evidence.
• Identify learners requiring additional academic support and coordinate practical interventions with teachers and parents.
• Ensure a disciplined, supportive and learner-focused academic environment is maintained across the school.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to teaching and school staff, with clear responsibilities, reporting lines and performance expectations.
• Coordinate staff deployment, work allocation, meetings, supervision and follow-up of agreed actions.
• Observe and review teaching performance, provide constructive feedback and identify development or training needs.
• Support recruitment, induction and retention of suitable teachers and staff as the school grows.
• Promote professionalism, punctuality, accountability and consistent application of school standards.
• Oversee the school’s day-to-day administration and ensure academic and operational records are complete, organised and available when required.
• Participate in preparation and monitoring of the school budget, ensuring resources are directed toward agreed academic and operational priorities.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and escalate significant variances or funding requirements to School Management.
• Ensure school timetables, calendars, academic records, staff records and key administrative schedules are properly maintained.
• Actively support the school’s enrolment growth by engaging prospective parents, explaining the school’s academic offering and assisting with conversion of suitable enquiries into paying learners.
• Ensure new learners and parents receive a professional onboarding experience and understand the school’s expectations and academic programme.
• Monitor learner retention and work with staff and parents to address academic, service or communication issues that could result in learner withdrawals.
• Maintain accurate enrolment and retention information for management review.
• Lead and coordinate the school’s preparation for successful registration with the Ministry of Primary & Secondary Education, working with School Management and relevant stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation for Cambridge registration and ensure the school meets the academic, administrative and operational requirements communicated during the registration process.
• Once registered, maintain ongoing Cambridge compliance and ensure required school practices, documentation and standards continue to be observed.
• Maintain clear records of compliance requirements, outstanding actions, inspection matters and registration milestones and report progress to School Management.
• Maintain professional and constructive communication with parents on learner progress, school expectations and material academic matters.
• Ensure parent concerns are handled promptly, fairly and through the appropriate school process.
• Build confidence in the school by communicating its educational approach, Cambridge pathway and learner-development priorities clearly and professionally.
• Represent the school appropriately in meetings and engagements connected to academic leadership and school development.
• Work with School Management to develop and implement practical plans for academic improvement, enrolment growth and long-term school development.
• Use learner results, enrolment trends, staff performance and operational information to identify priorities and recommend improvements.
• Help establish a strong school culture and educational identity that supports sustainable growth and parent confidence.
• Prepare regular Headmaster reports covering academic performance, staff matters, enrolment, compliance progress, key challenges and required management decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor of Education; or a Bachelor’s degree together with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
• A Master’s degree in Educational Leadership is an advantage.
• At least five years of elementary / primary teaching experience.
• Proven senior leadership experience within a school environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the Cambridge Primary curriculum frameworks for Stages 1-6.
• Proven experience in school administration, staff management, budget oversight and strategic development

How to Apply