High School Academic Head, Languages

Role

St Francis Methodist School caters to students from 6 to 18 years of age. We are looking for a passionate, adaptable educator to fill the role of Academic Head of the High School Languages Department.

The Academic Head is a member of the Key Personnel Team which has the responsibility of ensuring teaching and learning meets the standards and practices of the school’s programmes. He/she reports to the Vice-Principal. The High School Academic Head is expected to take on an adjusted teaching load alongside departmental leadership duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop department policies to ensure continual improvement for short-term and long-term growth of the department.
• Oversee teaching & learning and ensure quality of assessments in the subject areas of Language learning.
• Develop strategies to optimise student learning and ensure student and staff well-being.
• Monitor outcomes and undertake programme review and development.
• Ensure the smooth running of the department, including actively building a culture of collaboration and continual improvement.
• Lead and line-manage teachers in the Languages Department
• Perform administrative duties associated with the running of the department and management of resources, including the planning of continuing professional development.
• Actively engage and communicate with parents / guardians.
• Contribute to key working committees and participate in school events.
• Create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment and promote the ethos and values of the school.

Job Requirements

• A degree in English Language or similar area
• A MOE-recognised Diploma in Teaching or equivalent certification
• At least 5 years of teaching experience, with a minimum of 2 years as a Subject/Level Head in a High School setting
• Experience teaching international students and/or students learning English as a second language will be a distinct advantage.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following syllabi:

1. Singapore Cambridge ‘O’ Level
2. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (UK)
3. Western Australian Certificate of Education (Australian High School)
4. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

• Experience in teaching IBDP will also be a plus.
• Ability to plan and lead in the delivery of inquiry-based learning and to integrate technology into teaching and learning.
• Keen sense of responsibility, passion to work with youths and a strong belief in holistic education.
• Good communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Capacity to inspire students of all abilities, build teams with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Skills and Attributes

• Ability to deliver, manage and develop curricula in imaginative and exciting ways.
• High proficiency with technologies for learning
• Readiness to build and nurture collaborative relationships with parents, partner schools and the community.
• Have respect for, embraces and values the diversity of experiences, ideas and experience of both students and colleagues, keen sense of empathy.