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Deputy Head Teacher Academics at Greenhill Academy, Kampala, Uganda

Greenhill Academy

Deputy Head Teacher Academics at Greenhill Academy, Kampala, Uganda

Greenhill Academy

Full time Job

Date Posted: June 24, 2025

Application deadline:

Expired on: July 7, 2025 5:00pm

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Job description

implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of both curriculum and co-curricular activities. He/she is a member of the Senior Management team and reports to the Head Teacher.

Key Roles and Responsibilities KPI-1: Strategic Planning & Management

 Contribute to the strategic planning and reviews and to the on-going design of interventions which will have significant impact on the learning outcome.

 Network with external subject experts in relation to staff training, Assessment and Coordination. KP-2: Curriculum Development, Implementation, monitoring and review

 Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of both an academic curriculum and cocurricular activities which develop a holistic child, continuously improving academic standards and the attainment of competencies in the section.

 Contribute to the review and evaluation of both academic curriculum and co-curricular activities and provide regular updates to the headteacher on the implementation of the curriculum.

 Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning and promote improvement strategies aiming at excellence and consistency in the teaching and learning process.

 Monitor the implementation of the curriculum by designing progress templates, chairing evaluation meetings & assessing the relevance of the content and materials/ tools used in implementation of the curriculum.

 To draft the school academic improvement plan with clear milestones.

 Liaise with all heads of department to harness controversial issues during curriculum interpretation and delivery.

 Chair evaluation meetings and provide regular updates to the Headteacher from the Curriculum Development Committee. KPI-3: Tracking school, Teachers and students’ performance/behavior aiming at outstanding standards of learning and teaching at all times.

 To set appropriate annual target guidelines geared by current National trends.

 To track output of staff in the major recognized assessments.

 To track student attainment levels in all assessments done.

 To measure academic attainment levels in all departments and sections.

 To monitor performance levels of staff in competence papers

.  To realize zero deviations among staff during teaching, making guides, and marking.

 To oversee a favorable atmosphere free from examination malpractice. KPI-4: Leadership Development, Team Management, Supervision, Performance management, Recruitment, and Capacity Building of Staff:

 Supervise the Heads of Department, Section Supervisors and teachers in the section, establish clear and measureable objectives, on-going feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations; recognition and rewards for outstanding performance; – documentation of unsatisfactory performances with appropriate tools and means.

 Manage the staff development programme, including coaching and mentoring of staff, the review of staff training programs and identifying training needs in the section

 Monitor standards of behavior and maintain discipline of both staff and students.

 Take lead in the staff development programme, including coaching and mentoring of staff, the review of staff training programmes and identifying training needs in the section  Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning and promote improvement strategies aiming at excellence and consistency in the teaching and learning process.  Reprimands in writing individual teachers with very low output as per the set targets. KPI-5: Quality Assurance in Teaching and Examinations

 Ensure that all quality assurance processes and standards are documented, understood and consistently applied in teaching and Examinations.  Coordinate the examination process and ensure that all examinations procedures are followed and that students have the correct results.

 Monitors supervision of Heads of Departments and Section Heads & coverage for heads of department and section heads.

 Provide guidance on lesson distribution and report quality of teaching to Head Teacher.

 Supervise the setting dates for the examinations, moderation and sitting & setting/marking, analysing performance and drawing intervention plans.

 Supervise the setting and marking of students’ tests, ensuring that set guidelines and timelines are adhered to.  Prepare lesson plans for the various sessions ensuring that key content areas for achieving the intended learning outcomes are captured and that appropriate learning methodology is used.  Participate and monitors the teaching and assessment of students, ensuring that sessions are delivered at the right time and are up to set quality standards.

 Periodically hold class surveys to assess learners’ satisfaction in all subjects.

 Periodically hold school surveys among parents, teachers and learners on what they treasure at Greenhill. KPI-6: Policies, process adherence & Compliance

 Work closely with the Senior Management team to review and update the policies & maintain the alignment to the values of Greenhill Schools.

 Ensure policies and processes are adhered to by the team members

 To benchmark, compare and recommend amendments in staff welfare.

 Promote a culture of creativity, innovation, encouragement, support, challenge that will effectively develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural aspects (holistic development) so that they can be prepared for adult life.

 Maintain excellent communication processes, ensuring the timely and effective dissemination of information and regular, effective meetings with Heads of Departments, Line Section Supervisors and other stakeholders.

 Uphold Greenhill Vision, Mission, Code of conduct, Core values & policies. All employees in whatever capacity, are expected to promote the vision, mission, Core values and Greenhill aims as well as abide by the policies. KPI-7: Risk Management and Innovation

 Assess, manage and mitigate risks in the Primary Section (P1-4) to ensure that risk management processes

 are effectively embedded in the Primary section and perform the quarterly review of section

 risks/risk register. Report the risks to the Headteacher.

 Generate new ideas/innovation initiatives and translate them into tangible outcomes. KPI-8: Budgeting

 Develop and monitor the budget for Primary Buwaate – Lower. Ensure that the budget align with strategic objectives and is executed promptly. KPI-9: Stakeholder Engagement

 Maintain and strengthen the Greenhill brand both internally and externally.

 Collaborate with the Headteacher and Senior Management Team (SMT) to enhance parent relations and effectively address parent appeals.

 Establish transparent and effective communication channels with stakeholders, including parents, students, staff, and the wider community.

 Develop and implement engagement initiatives that foster positive relationships between the school and its stakeholders.

 Uphold high standards of customer service to ensure stakeholder concerns are addressed efficiently and professionally. Required Education, Qualifications, and Competencies (Skills, Qualities, and Knowledge

Minimum Degree in Education (Primary) from a recognized training Institution. Registered with the Ministry of Education and Sports. At least nine (9) years of teaching experience as a qualified primary school teacher. Three (3) years of experience as a Senior Education Assistant in a government-aided primary school. Leadership & Administration – Ability to assist in the overall management of the school.

Curriculum Planning – Preparing schemes of work and lesson plans. Supervision – Overseeing Buwaate Primary (P1-P4). Record Keeping & Accountability – Maintaining Primary Buwaate (P1-P4) school records and resources efficiently. Discipline Management – Enforcing discipline among staff and pupils. Examination Integrity – Ensuring proper administration and supervision of exams. Academic Planning – Preparing academic programs and schedules.

Application deadline:

Expired on: July 7, 2025

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