National Academic Head - EdTech

Summary

- The prime role of the National Head of Academics is to provide strong academic leadership. The National Head is required to lead, manage and develop the department to ensure it achieves the highest possible standards of excellence in all its activities. They will be supported by the FPVC, and by colleagues from within the organisation, team members, and professional services.

- The National Head is required to exercise leadership, demonstrate vision, and empower others in order to deliver the agreed departmental strategy within the Faculty. It is recognised that the methods by which the National Head carry out their duties and the extent of delegation, will depend on such factors as the size and make-up of the teams and the personal approach of the individual National Head

Duties:

- Participate in the development and evaluation of new curriculum. Conduct research and consult with faculty, staff and business representatives in the design and development of new curriculum.

- Coordinate the review/assessment of current curriculum to ensure that course/program is meeting intended objectives and requirements.

- Prepare instructional material for printing and develop outlines with the necessary basic detail to direct instruction.

- Develop and maintain research database that may be utilized to develop and review curriculum.

Curriculum Development : 

- Use evaluations and data to make recommendations for how to improve and edit curricula on an annual basis.

- Develop curricular goals and outlines for new curriculum and curriculum updates.

- Identify and lead a team of teachers who will assist in curriculum development.

- Actively pursue opportunities to continue to learn best practices in curriculum writing through research, professional development, and other learning opportunities.

- Professional Development for Teachers

- Identify guest speakers and trainers on topic, and develop activities that will train teachers academic content and in best practices in education.

- Aggressively pursue opportunities to learn best practices in teacher professional development through research, professional development, and other learning opportunities.

- Provide in-class support and coaching to teachers using designated curricula, including coaching on teacher strategies, help connecting to outside speakers on resources, and assistance in leading classroom activities and lessons.

Other : 

- Work with Development team and Head of School to produce reports for external stakeholders.

- Work with Executive Team and program staff to recruit teachers

- Attend conferences and meetings to promote program and mission to stakeholders

- Responsible for updating reports and scheduling visits for WASC process.

- Assist Executive Team in the financial and administrative management of all teacher-based programs, including developing and meeting budget, fundraising, and hiring and supervising staff

- Man management and coordination between team members

- Leadership skill

- Mentoring team members

- Problem-solving ability

- Knowledge of working in MS word, Excel, powerpoint etc

- Reporting, Administrative & typing Skills

- Excellent inter-personal Communication skill (Telephonic skills) Attention to Detail

- Multitasking and Friendly nature

- Patience, Smart, be a key team player

- Ability to solve the problem quickly and efficiently