Deputy Head of Secondary

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity for an Deputy Head of Secondary has opened in AIS. If you are someone who is driven in making a positive difference and with passion for growth and development, this role is meant for you!

Position Requirements:

• A Secondary School teacher with at least four years middle leadership experience in Pastoral and/or Academic teams;
• Experience in school operations and timetabling;
• Excellent IT skills, particularly around the use of spreadsheets, databases and Management Information Systems such as iSams.
• Sound understanding of Curriculum (IBDP, HSC, IGCSE, AC).
• Conflict resolution skills;
• Initiative and the ability to work independently;
• Excellent communications skills with staff, students and parents at all levels;
• Attendance at and support of school events outside of standard school hours.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a Middle Leadership position within an educational institution;
• Excellent IT skills; in particular working with spreadsheets and student information systems (eg.iSams)
• Excellent understanding of data and using data to inform Teaching and Learning;
• The soft skills necessary to work across all levels of the school community including teachers, School Executive, students and parents.

Applicants are required to submit their application through our Applicant Tracking System.

Kindly copy-paste this link into a browser: https://cognitapeople.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2764?c=cognitapeople&sq=req2764&source=MyCareerFuture to submit your application.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.