Primary School Headteacher at Montessori Christian Private School

WAY Ministries is inviting applications for suitably qualified and experienced school leaders for this exciting and dynamic position of Primary School Head teacher at Montessori Private Christian School. The successful candidate will have a strong background in the English Cambridge International Curriculum, significant leadership experience, intercultural competencies, prudent financial management and a clear vision for how the school can flourish.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• The Head Teacher is responsible for implementing the Mission and Vision of Montessori Private Christian School and is responsible for its overall leadership and management.
• The candidate must be able to hold site and curriculum responsibilities that include: Leading and directing the general school management.
•  Develop a strategic plan for the improvement of the school.
•  Provide school leadership in collaboration with the Senior Management Team of WAY Ministries.
•  Participate in planning, organizing, budgeting and reviewing progress on school’s goals.
• Actively participate with other teams to enhance marketing, and further the
  development of the school.
• Organize and conduct meetings with parents and teachers to ensure positive outcomes for all parties.
• Take the role of Head of Academics and monitor teachers’ work plans and
  implementation of daily instruction.
• Act as an instructional leader in the primary school program, track student
  achievement, coach teachers and analyse assessment data.
• Develop review systems to ensure a robust evaluation of teachers’ performance.
• Curriculum development, implementation, resourcing and training for all staff members.
• Leading personnel management for the school, including conducting performance reviews and hiring.
• Be an excellent role model, exemplifying high teaching standards and promoting high expectations for all school community members.
• The Head teacher must understand the Child Protection Policy, Teacher Code of Conduct, and all other related policies.
• The Head teacher reports to the Executive Director of WAY Ministries.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• The ideal candidate should have an appropriate undergraduate degree in Education or any equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to effectively capture and convey corporate or high-level ideas.
• Emotionally stable, spiritually mature, honest and transparent.
• Advanced computer skills
• Experience in remote learning and online training.
• Experience with the English International Curriculum.
• Minimum of 4 years of previous experience in school administration at a leadership level.
• A proven track record of monitoring and improving student achievement.

Equal Opportunities

WAY Ministries is a Christian non-profit committed to Christian educational excellence. All candidates must be willing to follow the Ministry’s Code of Conduct and the Ministry’s Biblical Core Beliefs.

WAY Ministries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and protecting them from harm. In keeping with the expectation that all staff and volunteers share this commitment, those applying for a position at Montessori Private Christian School must be willing to undergo employment background checks and screening appropriate to the post.

Method Of Application

Interested candidates who are requested to submit their application letters including their CVs, a copy of your highest qualification, contact details with three traceable referees of which one must be a current employer to WAY Ministries.

P.O Box 2588,
Blantyre

or [email protected]