Job Description

Deputy Head of High School

• Code: D-Sec-2023-11-21-250
• Department: Secondary
• Position Type: Leadership
• Location: JVLR (Jogeshwari East), OGC (Goregaon East)
• Experience: 15 – 20 years
• Vacancies: 1
• Primary Skills: Higher Education Leadership
• Job Description:

  Job Summary:

  • To help foster a positive, engaging and caring atmosphere in which students can achieve their personal potential
  • To establish a strong sense of purpose and partnership between the teachers, students and parents/guardians in the High School.
  • To ensure the quality of student life in the High School through appropriate behaviour management.

   

  Key Responsibility Areas:

   

  School Leadership and Direction:

  • Contribute as a member of the Secondary Leadership Team (SLT) to the development of policies and procedures for the effective operation of the school.
  • Support the Secondary Leadership Team in implementing the objectives of the strategic plan.
  • Assist the Head of High School in the continued development of a ‘data informed learning culture’.

   

  Staff Leadership and Development:

  • Coordinate the work of the Grade Leaders in the monitoring of student learning and student welfare. 
  • Coordinate and monitor the annual schedule for advisory (homeroom) in each grade to reflect the development needs of the students.
  • Lead the work of the student support programme team.
  • Provide guidance, feedback and mentoring in support of the professional development of the advisory staff (homeroom tutors).
  • Ensure that high standards of expectation are maintained through regular observation, evaluation and development of High School staff.
  • Contribute to the development of information handbooks for parents, students and staff about procedures and programmes of the High School.
  • Be responsive to the concerns of parents, staff and students, and include the people most knowledgeable about particular concerns in seeking solutions to problems.
  • Work closely with the administrative staff in the planning and coordination of off-site learning activities.

   

  Student Related:

  • Develop and implement student programmes that build a sense of community.
  • Communicate proactively with parents/guardians about student programmes and events.
  • Coordinate the work of the High School Student Council in ensuring a ‘voice’ for positive change.
  • Ensure that  teachers maintain accurate records of attendance and performance.
  • Ensure regular student/parent/teacher conferences for reporting student progress.
  • Ensure that all current academic records are kept up to date and that archive materials are appropriately stored.
  • Ensure that academic and behavioural expectations are met. Where necessary, implement positive behaviour management guidelines.
  • Oversee day-to-day disciplinary issues, working closely with faculty and staff to ensure compliance with school policies.
  • Encourage and coordinate co-curricular and extra curricular trips, activities and assemblies to enrich student learning and generally promote the development of a sense of responsibility and community spirit.
  • Support the work of the Sports and Activities Office in promoting the continued development of their programmes.
  • Act as the Safeguarding Lead for the High School.

   

  Curriculum Related:

  • Lead the work of the High School advisory staff in the development of new curriculum materials, the implementation of the curriculum and the distribution of information to parents/guardians.
  • Ensure that all programmes continue to develop in line with IB expectations and guidelines.
  • Support teachers in developing differentiated learning opportunities and assessment experiences.
  • Recommend changes in curricular provision to the Head of High School.

   

  General:

  • Support community related activities in the promotion of the ‘life of the school’.
  • Provide support for other activities as deemed appropriate by the Head of School within the scope of responsibilities as Deputy Head of High School.  

   

  Framework:  

  • To support the post holder in the fulfilment of the terms of this Job Description, Oberoi International  School undertakes to provide, within the limitations of available resources:  
  • A full and appropriate induction programme  
  • Ongoing Professional Development opportunities linked to the strategic plan and agreed goals   
  • Personal and professional support as appropriate.  
  • Equality of opportunity in career progression.

   

  OIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of students, faculty, staff members and visitors to its campuses, and expects all members of the OIS community to share this commitment.