Purpose of Job
The core purpose of the Academic Manager is to provide professional instructional leadership in the management of the school. This will promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work. The Academic Manager must play a lead role in establishing a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations for all pupils. The Academic Manager is a leading professional in the school, accountable to the Academic and Examination Board (AEB). The Academic Manager assists in providing academic vision, leadership and direction for the school and helps to ensure that it is managed to meet its aims and targets. Working with the AEB and others, the Academic Manager will support evaluation of the school’s academic performance to identify the priorities for continuous improvement and raising standards; ensuring equality of opportunity for all and developing policies and practices. The Academic Manager will take a shared responsibility for creating a productive learning environment which is engaging and fulfilling for all pupils.
Duties and Responsibilities
Management and Administration
. Lead the CPE Edutrust as a coordinator, project manager and presenter.
· Part of the school Academic Management Team and Academic and Examination Board (AEB) providing leadership to the academic division of the school;
· To inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others to attain challenging outcomes;
· To establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships among staff;
· To initiate and manage change and improvement to develop the school and its staff, ensuring positive staff participation and effective communication and procedures;
· To maintain high expectations of all staff and prepared to challenge poor performance;
· Act as line manager and mentor to designated supervisors and/or head of subjects, supporting as appropriate and aiding the development of key documentation and implementation of policy;
· Lead/develop relief/cover schedule for absent teachers in line with the school relief/cover policy;
· To support and assist the AEB in planning, managing and monitoring all academic functions effectively to achieve the aims of the school.
Teaching and Learning
· Play a major part in securing outstanding classroom practice across the school;
. Has to teach an 'A'-level subject (about two-three hours per week)
· To encourage innovation, the development of independent learning, cross curricular initiatives and the further use of technologies;
· To ensure that the learning and teaching provided by different curriculum areas and teaching teams form a co-ordinated, coherent curriculum which achieves the best possible outcomes for all;
· Ensure that information on student progress is used to improve teaching and learning to inform and motivate students, to inform parents and to aid governors in their future management of the school;
· To contribute to the monitoring and development of learning and teaching and our commitment to academic improvement;
· Share in whole school data analysis to determine how well the school is performing and assist with target setting as appropriate;
· To maintain a secure, caring, welcoming, happy, stimulating and challenging learning environment;
· Ensuring that the individual pupil’s continuity of learning and effective progression of achievement are provided for in this all-through school by liaison with fellow school leaders, teachers and support staff;
· Oversee the planning and allocation of resources designed to facilitate the planned curriculum, including advising the AEB on current/anticipated needs for staff and other resources;
· Oversee the planning and co-ordination of a school homework policy and the administration of a homework timetable;
· Oversee all pupil assessment (both internal and external) and the monitoring of academic standards;
· Provide guidance and support to staff in implementing schemes of learning and ensure that statutory and school policies are being met;
· Ensure that arrangements are in place for the identification and support of children of all abilities;
· Contribute to teaching in the school as an excellent practitioner, undertaking an appropriate programme of teaching;
· Work across the school with other senior staff to ensure consistency of behaviour management, expectations and attendance; work with relevant staff to establish appropriate mechanisms to identify and support students with special educational needs.
Staff Development and HR
· Undertake Appraisal Reviews (which includes lesson observations) and to line manage staff and supervisors within the school as designated;
· As a senior member of the Academic Management Team, ensure effective delegation with the school so that all staff are motivated and developed to perform their roles to the highest standards;
· Promote staff development through appropriate training and a programme of annual performance management for assigned staff;
· Create effective partnerships with parents/carers and other schools (where applicable).
Additional Responsibilities
· Liaise with HQ in terms of academic administration
· Data Analysis and Support
· Exam Board Reporting
· Mentorship of teachers
· Attends administration meetings and School Management Board meetings as requested
· Other duties as assigned
NOTE: The jobs specifications listed above are in addition to all school duties outlined in the job
description for teachers. As the supervisor within the department, it is expected that the Academic Manager would be a role model in carrying out the regular duties of a teacher. In addition, the post holder will perform other duties which may be reasonably assigned from time to time by the school Principal / Assistant Principal. Prior experience in a large tuition center dealing with A-levels as an academic manager would be a plus.
Person Specification
Qualifications
· A degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent)
· Higher degree or recognised professional qualification (preferred)
· Evidence of continued relevant professional development
Experience
· At least 10 years’ outstanding teaching and leadership experience in an international school setting
· Experience with the Cambridge/Singapore/other renowned international curriculum
· Demonstrates experience in inspiring students in a stimulating learning environment
· Demonstrates experience of using ICT to promote learning
· Has the ability to analyze student data to support student achievement
· Experience being previously a Vice Principal would be an added advantage
Personal qualities
· A team player respected by others
· Ability to act quickly and sensitively under pressure, to keep calm in difficult situations, deal with stress and absorb pressure
· Ability to manage own workload appropriately, with the enthusiasm, stamina and passion to enthuse and motivate others with regard to all aspects of the education of the school.
· Open and constructive, accepting of feedback and always willing to learn
· Excellent interpersonal skills, a sense of humour and a willingness to make him/herself approachable to all members of the school and the wider community; a ‘can do’ positive approach
