Role Description 

JOB TITLE

Head of Secondary

DEPARTMENT

SLT

LOCATION

Nantong

LINE MANAGEMENT

Principal

OBJECTIVES

The Head of Secondary is overseeing the Grade 6 to Grade 12 in Hiba Academy Nantong, who must provide professional and energetic leadership of teaching and learning, and secure the highest quality of pastoral care, in association with the subject leaders. The Head of Secondary will provide guidance and support to all members of their school staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL

• Lead the middle leaders in the Secondary school.  
• Direct curriculum and assessment subject leaders to ensure continuity and progression throughout the school.  
• Liaise with administrative departments to ensure efficient administrative management of the school.  
• To be a figurehead in the promotion of Hiba Academy Nantong its aims, standards and ideals and to model these both in the school and in the wider community.  
• Control budgets and finances within the Secondary School and offer direction and support to subject leaders when aspects of financial responsibility are delegated to them. 
• Report to the Principal on all issues relating to the efficient management and organisation of the Secondary School. 
• Under the direction of the Principal, to be responsible for the recruitment and employment of all Secondary School academic and academic support staff.  

STRATEGIC DIRECTION/DEVELOPMENT

• Develop and establish culture, educational vision and direction of the Secondary School.  
• Work with the Principal and direct the school’s middle leaders to create and implement the strategic plan which identifies priorities and targets for ensuring that pupils achieve high standards and make progress, increasing teacher’s effectiveness and securing school improvement. 
• Support the Principal in the management and direction of Hiba Academy Nantong as a whole. 
• Lead and support the Secondary staff in the process of whole school and subject self-review. To mentor managers and specific subject leaders.   
• Share responsibility for and assist where required, the Director of Admissions and Marketing in the introduction and viewing of the school by prospective parents.
• Assist in the interviewing of prospective pupils

TEACHING AND LEARNING

• Ensure the Hiba bilingual educational model is successfully implemented in the Secondary School.
• Establish and maintain an environment and a code of behaviour which promotes and secures good teaching, effective learning, and high standards of achievement, good behaviour and discipline. 
• Provide effective links with the community to extend the curriculum and enhance teaching and learning. 
• Maintain an effective partnership with parents to support and improve students’ achievement and personal development. 
• Ensure that professional development opportunities for all staff are linked to individual and school needs through performance management and the school development plan. 
• Work with the subject and phase coordinators to ensure that the Secondary School curriculum and timetable are suitable for the school’s standards of teaching and learning and direct any necessary alterations to the timetable ensuring they are implemented and communicated effectively. 
• Keep an accurate record of staff absence and communicate this to the relevant administrative departments. 
• Work alongside the other Heads of School to ensure the continuity and consistency of the curriculum.

LEADING AND MANAGING STAFF

• With the Principal, implement and sustain effective systems for the management of staff performance, incorporating appraisal and objective setting through the performance management for teachers, participate as a performance reviewer. 
• Be responsible for whole school development/improvement within the Secondary School, leading and advising staff as and when necessary 
• Contribute to the whole school QA process
• Contribute to staff development activities. 
• Sustain own personal motivation and that of other staff. 
• Assist the Principal to design the timetable with regard to specific curriculum needs, liaising with staff where necessary. 
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance. 
• Uphold the school’s values and behaviour code. 

EFFICIENT DEPLOYMENT OF STAFF AND RESOURCES

• Assist the recruitment of staff to meet curriculum requirements for the Secondary School.
• Manage the budget for professional development throughout the Secondary School.
• Manage the budget for educational resources throughout the Secondary School.
• Direct deployment of staffing and manpower throughout the Secondary School.
• Ensure policies, practices and parental communications are established and maintained to support the physical, emotional and social development of the individual student. 
• To implement and monitor the general policies, including those for Behaviour, Anti-bullying, Discipline and Child Protection within the Secondary School.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Work with the Principal to provide information, objective advice and support to the Board of Governors and School Affairs Board (SAB) to enable it to meet its responsibilities for securing effective teaching and learning and improved standards of achievement and for achieving efficiency and value for money. 
• Work with the Principal to create and develop an organisation in which all staff recognise that they are accountable for the success of the school.  
• Ensure that parents and students are well-informed about the curriculum, attainment and progress, and about the contribution that they can make to achieve the school targets for improvement.  
• To oversee parent-staff communications and become involved in such communications as to and when fit. 
• Work closely with the University Guidance team to develop Careers Education and university application guidance throughout the secondary school
• Be responsible for the organisation of key calendar events such as parents information evenings, secondary assemblies, adventure trips, curriculum/subject events and parents back to school days

BASIC QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree or above; Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• A post-graduate qualification such as an MEd or NPQH would be an advantage
• At least 10 years’ working experience in education is required
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior leadership position equivalent to a Deputy/Head of Secondary School

PREFERRED APTITUDES

• Strong pedagogical knowledge and understanding
• Highly fluent and personable communicator, articulate and persuasive
• Financially astute; commercially sharp
• Build and develop relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Detailed-oriented with excellent time management and editing skills
• Strong commercial and educational judgement combined with high intellect and analytical ability; Practical and solution-focused
• Appreciation and commitment to collegiate life, values and aims of our school
• Globally minded and a positive “can do” approach

To apply for any of the positions advertised, please visit our recruitment page and complete the online application form. Please remember to attach a copy of your CV and a formal letter of application (maximum one A4 page as a Word or PDF file) addressed to Mr Simon Kenworthy, Master of Hiba Academy Nantong.
 

Our hiring practices will prioritise selecting the individual best suited for the job based on experience, expertise, competencies, and credentials. Hiba Academy is committed to applying its equal opportunities policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Hiba Academy and Wellington College Education fully recognise their responsibility for Safeguarding & Child Protection. We place the safety and well-being of our community at the heart of all we do. All staff understand the central importance of this commitment and undergo annual training in child protection policies and practices. To ensure the safety of our community, employment with Hiba Academy will be contingent on the successful completion of a background check.