Primary Coordinator

Rasami British International School (RBIS) is a growing international school offering the English National Curriculum for students from age 2-18 years. (EYFS to A level/BTEC)

Our Primary School delivers a vibrant stimulating programme and is located in a purpose-built facility providing various learning environments including outdoor learning. 

We require a qualified and experienced educator to join our school and to work with the Headteacher in leading the Primary School team consisting of 6 teachers, 3 Teaching Assistants and support staff. 

RBIS is looking for a candidate who can administer effective day to day management of routines, whilst providing positive influence, support and guidance as we further develop our programme for these young students.

Essential Criteria:

• A formal university qualification in Education
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience

Preferable Criteria:

• Experience in a position of leadership or responsibility within a primary school setting
• Experience of the English National Curriculum
• Experience in an international school setting

This job description and these key responsibilities may be amended at any time following discussion between the Headteacher and the member of staff, and will be reviewed annually.

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks 

In addition to the requirements of a Class Teacher. 

a) Strategic Direction and Development of the Primary School (with the support of, and under the direction of, the Head teacher and other members of the school’s senior leadership team)

• To ensure statutory duties and school policies and procedures are met in the Primary School. 
• To support colleagues in the creation of a safe and stimulating learning environment for all students. 
• To contribute to the development and implementation of policies and practices which reflect the school’s commitment to high achievement through effective teaching and learning.
• To use relevant school, national and international data to inform targets for development and further improvement for individuals and groups of pupils.
• To develop plans for the subject which identify clear targets, times-scales and success criteria for its development and/or maintenance in line with the school development/improvement plan.
• To monitor progress and evaluate the effects on teaching and learning by working alongside colleagues, analysing work and outcomes.
• To ensure that the Headteacher, senior leadership team and board of governors are well informed about policies, plans, priorities and targets for the Primary School and that these are properly incorporated into the school development/improvement plan.

b) Teaching and Learning

• To have an excellent knowledge of the English National Curriculum at KS1 and KS2.
• To use your own class as an example of high-quality teaching and learning in either KS1 or KS2.
• To work with colleagues to promote best and innovative practice to enrich teaching and learning.
• To evaluate the teaching within the Primary School by the monitoring of teachers' plans and through work analysis, identifying effective practice and areas for improvement, and taking appropriate action to improve further the quality of teaching.

c)      Leading and Managing Staff

• To enable all teachers to achieve expertise in planning for and teaching the Primary curriculum through example, support and by leading or providing high quality professional development opportunities.
• To ensure continuity and progression in curriculum provision by supporting colleagues in choosing the appropriate sequence of teaching and teaching methods and set clear learning objectives through an agreed scheme of work, developed in line with the school development/improvement plan.
• To establish clear targets for achievement in the Primary School and to evaluate progress using appropriate assessments, records and regular yearly analysis of this data.
• To ensure that the Headteacher, senior leadership team and board of governors are well informed about policies, plans, priorities and targets for the Primary School and that these are properly incorporated into the school development/improvement plan.

d)  Effective Deployment of Resources

• To support the Headteacher by maintaining efficient and effective management and organisation of learning resources, by developing or identifying new resources including ICT applications relevant to the curriculum.
• To be aware of and respond appropriately to any health and safety issues raised by materials, practice or accommodation related to the Primary School.
• To support the Headteacher by maintaining efficient and effective management of the expenditure for the Primary School.
• To help colleagues to create a stimulating learning environment for the teaching and learning in the Primary School.

To take on any additional responsibilities which might from time to time be reasonably determined to ensure the efficient and effective running of the school.