Head of School (Secondary)

The Head of Secondary will be responsible for the overall management of the Secondary School. He/she is responsible to provide leadership, direction and co-ordination within the School, mainly focusing on developing and maintaining effective educational programs and promoting the improvement of teaching and learning with the School. He/she should strive to develop a culture which fosters student and teacher growth.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The duties of the Head of Secondary are all-encompassing as all aspects of the Secondary School’s operations are either directly or indirectly under his/her jurisdiction. In general terms, the Head of Secondary shall be responsible for:

1. the detailed organization of the School,
2. the development of the instructional program,
3. the assignment of duties and the supervision of his/her staff members, and
4. the general operation of the school facility.

This comprises of the following but not limited to:

1. Leadership

• Work towards the annual objectives of the Wesley Methodist School (WMS) business plan, policies and strategic direction of the WMS as directed by the Council of Education (COE) / WMS Board of Management (BoM).
• Suggest appropriate changes and ensure adherence to approved policies, practices and procedures within his/her area of responsibility.

2. Programme and Curriculum

• Co-ordinate and foster the development of programs within the School to best meet the needs and interests of the students. This includes the establishment, supervision, and evaluation of special education programs where a child needs one.
• Develop and support a high degree of student morale through curricular and extracurricular activities and services and co-ordinate the participation of all members of the teaching staff in the extracurricular program.

3. Student Control and Supervision

• Responsible for the provision of supervision of students and student activities in the school buildings, on school grounds, while loading or unloading from school buses, or involved in field trips or other student activities sponsored by the School.
• Provide an atmosphere free of any bias in which students can achieve their maximum potential.

4. HR responsibilities

• Conduct performance appraisals for teaching staff.
• Evaluate teaching staff and other staff members and identify areas of improvement.
• Participate in hiring, training and manpower budget processes.
• Manage and plan the annual budget.
• Propose budgets for items such as supplies, materials and equipment and propose annual income forecasts.
• Review and propose requests for instructional materials and equipment within the approved budget.

Job and Person Specification

Essential Specification (Must-have)

• Possess minimum Master's Degree in Education / Teaching or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of proven leadership experience in education management.
• Strong management, multitasking and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with various levels of staff, parents and students.
• Ability to coach and inspire.
• Knowledge of school administrative processes and national educational regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Specification (Added advantage)

• Knowledge in School Management Systems and Learning Management System.

Safeguarding Commitment

Wesley Methodist School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expects all staff members to share this commitment.