Title
Head of Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School
Location
Tanzania
Programme
Social Development - Education
Agency
Aga Khan Education Services

Aga Khan Education Services: (AKES) currently operates more than 300 schools and advanced educational programmes that provide quality pre-school, primary, secondary, and higher secondary education services to students in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Tajikistan.

The Position

Established in 1905, the Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School (AKMSS) Dar-es-Salaam is a private, not for profit, co-educational school operated by the Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES,T). It is one of four schools operated by AKES,T and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as well as IGCSE at Grades 10 and 11 and the National (NECTA) curriculum from Form 1-6. The school has an enrolment of 630 students.
The Head of Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School (The Head) will provide instructional and operational leadership and management for the school and be responsible for the academic and financial performance of the school. S/he will be responsible for driving a school improvement programme to re-establish the positive standing and positioning of the school in Dar es Salaam. The Head will be responsible and held ultimately accountable for providing visionary leadership in the development of the school's positioning as a School of Excellence in Tanzania. Some aspects of leadership the Head will be expected to deliver include:
The development and implementation of a long-term realistic vision for the school as well as a strategic plan for the development and positioning of the school.

Ensure that the school provides a strong implementation of the chosen and approved curricula. S/he will develop and implement systems for monitoring the delivery of curriculum at the school .

Building a high-performing team of culturally-diverse faculty, working together towards achieving the vision of the school .

S/he will develop and foster a school ethos of pluralism, discipline, achievement, ethics and spiritual wisdom and will ensure school values are promoted and inculcated in the school community.

Developing positive relationships with the parental community.

S/he will ensure that appropriate systems are in place to meet and maintain authorization requirements for the IBO, CIE and CIS.

Ensuring that an appropriate School Quality System is in place, as well as a system for assessing school quality on a periodic basis, and processes for improving School Quality resulting from these assessments.

S/he will ensure systems are in place for tracking individual students and their progress through the school year and through the school.

S/he will be responsible for recruiting and motivating a faculty well equipped to deliver according to the school vision. This will entail implementing annual performance appraisals and ensuring that coherent professional development plans are in place.

S/he will be responsible for efficient and effective management of school operations within the financial budget and in accordance with the financial policies and procedures.

The Requirements

Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience:

At least five years experience, with demonstrable achievements, as Head of a Grade 6-12 reputable international school.

Experience with the International Baccalaureate curriculum Diploma Programme and / or the IGCSE is a must.

A Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, or in Educational Leadership from a reputable, accredited university.

Excellent team-building skills, with proven experience in leading, motivating and empowering teams.

Ability to work in an organization with central management functions and a Board of Directors.

Experience in a developing country. Experience in Africa is desirable. Resilience when experiencing difficulties inherent in an emerging system.

A proven track record in the effective and efficient management of fiscal and human resources.

Salary & International Package

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

No Fee

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SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

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