Position: Head Teacher
Organization: Silverleaf Academy Ltd
Reporting to: Education Lead (direct), CEO (indirect) 
Location: Moshi
Contract:  Full-time position, 44 hours per week (5.5 days per week, including half day on Saturdays)
Deadline:  26th February 2016 5pm

Summary of Position:
Silverleaf Academy is a new group of affordable, high quality schools in Tanzania. Our mission is to provide the highest quality learning at the most affordable levels. We are launching our first set of primary schools in the towns of Moshi and Arusha. Silverleaf Academy is looking for a visionary and inspirational Head Teacher to provide professional leadership for the school. The Head Teacher will ensure high quality education for all pupils and will be responsible for the overall management and control of the school, reporting back to central office on a daily basis.  The Head Teacher will also teach pupils on a daily basis.
This position would suit an experienced Head Teacher with clear knowledge and understanding of Tanzania’s Education Curriculum or an ambitious and experienced Teacher looking for their first headship post.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Head Teacher will provide strategic leadership and overall accountability for direction, development, standards achieved and quality of the school
Ensure the day to day effective organization and running of the school including the deployment of staff as appropriate
Organize and support the induction of staff new to the school and those being trained within the school
Responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils, including monitoring of progress towards achievement
The Head Teacher will work closely to coach and manage all teaching and non-teaching staff, in order for them to meet their full potential and high standards expected.
The Head Teacher will also pay a key teaching role on a daily basis, to ensure all children reach their full potential
Working together with the Education Lead to formulate the overall aim and objectives of the school and policies, whilst ensuring they are implemented effectively and efficiently
Responsible for implementing a broad and balanced curriculum for the school
Evaluating the standards of teaching and learning in the school, making sure proper standards of professional performance are established and maintained
Ensuring that proper standards of behavior are implemented
Ensuring information betweenthe school and head office is received promptly to enable teachers to carry out their professional duties effectively and central management to stay informed on key performance indicators
Ensuring that the health and wellbeing of children is encouraged through a nurturing environment
Promote the positive involvement of parents in school life
Support, motivate and inspire both colleagues and pupils by leading through example
Take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate
Delegating duties and managing all teaching and non-teaching staff accordingly
Liaising with other Teachers to plan and coordinate work
Deal successfully with situations that may include tackling difficult situations and conflict resolution
Work successfully with a range of external agencies

Qualifications/Experience:
Degree in Education/Early Childhood Development or related field
Qualified Head Teacher/Teacher from a recognized school minimum 3-5 working experience in Tanzania.
Professional knowledge and experience of teaching all areas of the Primary Tanzanian curriculum
Proven experience and clear understanding of the essential qualities for effective teaching and learning
Strong leadership, teamwork and management skills
Proficiency in written and verbal skills in both English and Swahili
Interest in technology coupled with ability and/or willingness to use electronic tablets for delivering the curriculum
Experience working in an English-Medium school
Experience of opening a new school will be an added advantage

Application Instructions:
Candidates interested and who meet the above requirements are requested to submit their CV including contact details of three professional references and a Cover Letter (indicating their suitability for this position) to prolinks.tz@gmail.com. Deadline for receiving application will be 26th February 2016 5pm.
Please clearly indicate “Application for Head Teacher” in your email subject line. Please note due to the volume of applications, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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