Senior School Improvement Officer (Private Schools)

Invites applications for the following post:

Senior School Improvement Officer (Private Schools)

Salary: CI$93,192 – $ 122,268 per annum

The post holder is required to provide strategic advice, challenge and support school improvement to raise standards of progress and attainment across all private schools.

The post-holders’ primary responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership to private, Primary and High Schools across the Cayman Islands in order to deliver the priorities in the Ministry of Education Strategic plan.
• Provide schools with the required support and challenge in order to support achievement and attainment of students across all age groups and narrow the achievement gap of SEND and vulnerable students.
• Provide advice and guidance to schools in relation to OES inspections
• Work collaboratively with principals, teachers, and other education professionals to contribute to the identification and development of national priorities and strategies for school improvement.

Education and Experience

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university required
• Professional teaching qualification from a recognized institution/authority required
• Master’s Degree in Public Policy, or MA or MSc in Education Management or equivalent required
• A National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL) or equivalent required
• ILM 3 Leadership and Management preferred or undertaken within 18 months of being appointed

At least ten (10) years successful teaching experience, to include seven (7) in education leadership positions including five (5) years as a Principal with specific experience in primary or secondary education. However, the post holder must have a strong understanding of issues and practice at both levels.

The post holder will also require a minimum of five (5) years’ experience at senior levels within a Ministry, Education Department or District, performing relevant functions, such as supporting school improvement, driving education reform, education planning, policy development and programme management.

Must have considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends and developments in the field of education. Strong and relevant experience working with senior management and staff of schools in a supportive and developmental capacity to achieve significant improvements in practice, provision and student outcomes required.

Strong and successful experience working within a multi-cultural environment and in contexts with students with a wide range of abilities is required.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and research skills, with the ability to collect and analyse complex material and data, and present it in accessible forms
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, focused and comprehensible documents for various audiences and purposes
• Confident public speaking abilities, with excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret and explain policies and provide advice and assistance to a range of audiences, and the ability to persuade, influence and motivate others
• Excellent strategic planning and project management skills, including the ability to manage and deliver on schedule several projects at once, and the ability to manage external consultants engaged to deliver projects
• The ability to foster cooperative working and learning relationships with external partners to meet shared objectives.

The remuneration package for the successful candidate is offered without deductions. The Cayman Islands Government provides an additional 12% pension contribution and 100% health insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents.

A pre-employment drug screen and a Police Records check are conditions of employment.

The detailed job description and Government application form are available online at www.careers.gov.ky.

Application Deadline: Friday, 17th May 2024