Vacancy title:
Head of Geography
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Jobs at:
The Banda SchoolDeadline of this Job:
07 February 2020 Â
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
A leading independent school in Kenya offering an outstanding educational experience to children aged between 2 and 13 years. B - To provide a Broad and Balanced educational experience that will ensure the development of the whole child. A - To encourage an Ambition to excel - in all areas of school life. N - To create a Nurturing environment so that each child feels safe to face new challenges. D -To Develop enquiring minds, self-confidence and a range of skills to enable pupils to become independent learners. A - To promote Acceptance of all, thereby preparing pupils for their future as global citizens. To undertake the teaching of Geography at The Banda School and lead the department forwards with new initiatives and ideas, taking responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for all pupils in the designated class, within the framework of national and school policies .
Responsibilities
Curriculum
• To continually review and update the current syllabus in the subject.
• To keep up to date with current thinking and developments in the subject, especially Scholarship, Common Entrance and National Curriculum requirements.
• To deliver a Scholarship Programme for those pupils sitting Scholarship papers to secondary schools if required.
• Advise and oversee planning within the department through collaborative discussion.
• To ensure that the use of iPads in the department is effective and is enhancing children’s learning.
• Attend Curriculum Meetings as organized by the IAPS network of schools, and be prepared to host such meetings.
• To set examination papers which are appropriate to the material covered, for Years 5-8.
Liaison
• To liaise with the Head of the Lower School and Pegasus Early Years and the Heads ofKey Stages 1 & 2 in order to be aware of the teaching of Geography throughout the school.
• To advise the SLT on teaching allocations within the department.
• Communicate with the Learning Support department regarding Geography specific needs of pupils.
• Attend Heads of Department Meetings and hold regular departmental meetings and passion the minutes to the Director of Teaching and Learning..
Job Skills: Not Specified
Job Qualifications: Not Specified
Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified
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Job application procedure
All applications should reach the Headmistress by Friday 7th February latest. A completed Application Form and Covering Letter should be sent to applications@bandaschool.comÂ
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