Head of Secondary - A Senior Administrative Position

Job Purpose

The Head of Secondary will be a key member of the School Leadership team at BHS and report directly to the Head of School. The key function of this position is the overall leadership and management of the Secondary programme from Year 7 to Year 11. The successful applicant will create a safe and nurturing learning environment; manage the development of curriculum; set and monitor performance goals for teachers and students; liaise directly with the Head of Primary to ensure appropriate vertical alignment of the curricula between departments; and assist in leading the school through its continuing journey of self-evaluation and accreditation through organizations such as the Council of International Schools (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Head of Secondary will be a key member of the School Leadership team at BHS and report directly to the Head of School. The key function of this position is the overall leadership and management of the Secondary programme from Year 7 to Year 11. The successful applicant will create a safe and nurturing learning environment; manage the development of curriculum; set and monitor performance goals for teachers and students; liaise directly with the Head of Primary to ensure appropriate vertical alignment of the curricula between departments; and assist in leading the school through its continuing journey of self-evaluation and accreditation through organizations such as the Council of International Schools (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Requirements: Applicants must

• Be experienced, well-qualified educators with at least 5 years’ leadership experience in independent school education, with direct teaching and leadership experience in IGCSEs, A Level, and/or IB. Possess knowledge of middle school pedagogy and practice in which metacognition and belonging are central to the programme.
• Be an educator with working knowledge and experience in leading an international accreditation process and an international staff.
• Have strong leadership, management and organisational skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be a nurturing, enthusiastic and energetic educational leader who is passionate about the growth and development of children.
• Possess innovative ideas to promote the school and engage with parents, caregivers and the wider community.
• Create and develop a year 7 to 13 timetable.

Academic Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from a recognised university. A master's degree is preferred.
• The successful candidate must qualify for certification by the Bermuda Educator’s Council.

Required Competencies, Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate will be expected to provide a recent criminal check and complete SCARS training. We are seeking Bermudians, Spouses of Bermudians, Permanent Residency Certificate holders or naturalised citizens to fill the post, in the first instance. All applicants are asked to provide a cover letter, philosophy of education, and resume with: full education and employment history; copies of all teaching qualifications, and contact information for 3 professional references, one of whom must be a supervisor from your current school.
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