Primary Deputy Head Teacher - Administrative (Female)

The British International School of Jeddah, Primary Section, seeks to appoint a suitably well-qualified female Deputy Head Teacher (Administrative). Whilst proven experience in a leadership role will be a strong advantage, applications are also welcomed from candidates with the right skill set, seeking to develop their careers, in a well-established and highly reputed school.

Joining the Head Teacher, Head of Early Years and two other deputies on the PS Leadership Team, the successful candidate’s responsibilities will include leading and/or managing:

• Academic and duty timetables

• Event set-ups and procurement

• The Teacher Assistant and Parent Volunteer programmes

• Cover and staff absence 

• Continuous Professional Development applications

• The Teacher Development and Improvement process

• Systems and Data collection for monitoring and tracking student progress

• The systems and timelines for Reporting to Parents (in liaison with DHT Curriculum)

• Parent publication systems

• The documentation and effective implementation of administrative policies

• The overseas and CapEx order process

In addition, as a member of PLT, the Deputy Head Teacher (Administrative) includes shared responsibility for:

• Recruitment searches and interviews

• Staff, student and parent relationships

• Oversight of teaching and student learning 

• Staff meetings, InSeT and Parent Information Sessions

• Promoting the image of BISJ Community, locally and beyond.

The ideal candidate for this key position will be an energetic, passionate educator; an effective organizer with IT skills. A positive disposition and strong people skills are essential, as is the ability to learn and adapt quickly to a new educational environment.