Head of Cambridge
Location: In Uganda
Hiring Firm: BrighterMonday Uganda
Type: fulltime
Created Date: 2025-10-06
Deadline: 2025-10-18
Job Description:
- Curriculum Implementation
- Oversee the implementation of the Cambridge Curriculum across all subjects, ensuring alignment with Cambridge International standards
- Regularly review and update curriculum materials to reflect best practices and educational innovations.
- Coordinate the integration of Cambridge assessments, including IGSCE and A-level preparations, into the academic program.
- To prepare schemes of work/lesson plans and teach students according to the set timetable.
- To plan, organize, direct and co-ordinate the teaching programs and activities of staff and students.
- To prepare academic plans, programs and schedules (time table) of the school.
- Leadership and Management
- Provide strong leadership to academic staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular evaluations of teaching practices and provide constructive feedback to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- To offer career guidance to students, plan for and coordinate career days
- Organize and lead academic meetings and professional development workshops focused on Cambridge curriculum delivery.
- To liaise with Universities and recruitment agents for purposes of counseling and guiding students
- To spearhead the interviews and admissions of new students
- To organize orientation programs for new staff members
- To ensure effective and efficient maintenance of records, resources material, facilities and information services for efficient accountability
- To be the key contact person and handle correspondences with the examining body. (University of Cambridge)
- To identify man power needs and recommend candidates for recruitment
- To prepare and take candidates through the online registration for CAIE examinations and make appropriate entries for them for the May/June and October/November sessions
- To establish CAIE examinations charges and bill each candidate based on the subjects to be attempted
- To organize and facilitate training of CAIE examinations invigilators
- To continuously monitor and update management on any developments at CAIE
- Professional Development.
- Facilitate ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their understanding of the Cambridge curriculum and effective teaching methodologies
- Ensure teacher participation in Cambridge training programs and workshops.
- To identify training/development needs and recommend teachers for career development courses/training
- Collaboration and Communication.
- Organize academic events, such as information sessions for parents and student showcases, to promote engagement with the Cambridge curriculum.
- Maintain open lines of communication with parents regarding academic programs, students’ progress, and Cambridge initiatives.
- Collaborate with school leadership to align academic goals with the overall mission of the school.
- To advise and guide parents and students on subject choice with a focus on career prospects and interest
- Budget Management.
- Assist in the preparation and management of the academic budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support learning activities and initiatives.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role within a Cambridge curriculum or international school setting.
- Proven track record of improving student academic performance and teacher effectiveness in a Cambridge environment.
- A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Education – BA(ED), BSC(ED), BED, PGDE
- Cambridge international education (CIE) accredited teacher training certificate
Skills
- Strong Leadership and Interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with a focus on data- driven decision making
- In-depth knowledge of the Cambridge curriculum and assessment process
- Communication skills – written and verbal
- Knowledge of international University recruitment procedures
- Report writing skills
- Guidance and counseling
- Familiarity with UCAS
- Supervisory skills
- Curriculum design
- Mentoring skills
Required Experience: 3 years
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