Assistant Head of Elementary

Roles & Responsibilities

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity for an Elementary Assistant Head of Academic Well-being has opened in AIS. If you are someone who is driven in making a positive difference and with passion for growth and development, this role is meant for you!

Position Requirements

• Support the Head of Elementary School in ensuring the smooth running of the Elementary School.
• Act as a professional role model for the community and work as a team player with other members of the Elementary Leadership Team.
• Support the ethos of the school in actions and speech and work hard to make our school a Centre of Excellence in all our endeavors.
• Work to achieve the goals of Elementary School as expressed in the Elementary School Improvement Plan and Whole School Strategic Plan.
• Contribute to the development of the school as a learning community through fostering inquiry, reflection, innovation and professional learning.
• Consistently uphold and promote the school's vision, mission and values and promote our culture of care with positive relationships.
• Contribute to the creation of the Elementary School's Annual Improvement Plan
• Contribute to an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect in the Elementary School and specifically among the Elementary Leadership Team, and promote collaboration, discussion, debate and teamwork.
• Promote exemplary standards and expectations and model professional practice to the best of their ability.
• Develop, refine, support and implement policies in the Elementary School.

Key Leadership and Management Responsibilities

• Work with the relevant Assistant Heads Academic Well-being in providing a team approach to all matters pertaining to the leadership of the Elementary School.
• Oversight of Academic Well-being for assigned Year Group levels.
• Take an active leadership role in the implementation, review and accountability of school policies and procedures.
• Together with the Elementary Leadership Team:
• Foster and implement strong parent involvement
• Assist in the interview of new students and their families prior to commencement
• Use data to inform the tracking of student well-being
• Actively seek ways to promote AIS as a leader in global well-being
• Develop and promote effective collaborative planning practices
• Support the Elementary teams in the analysis and use of benchmark testing data.
• Ensure that the educational programme is balanced and meets the individual needs of all students.
• Work closely with the Elementary Leadership Team to review student learning data in order to target professional learning needs and support for differentiation.
• Ensure that all International Baccalaureate requirements are being adequately met.
• Monitor the assessment and reporting procedures across the Elementary School to ensure compliance to school policy.
• Support curriculum development, innovation and implementation working collaboratively with different levels of leadership.

Staffing

• Together with the Elementary Leadership Team:

1. Liaise with Head of Elementary regarding staffing needs and assist with the recruiting process
2. Participate in process for appointment of relevant internal and

external leadership positions

• Support the Head of Elementary with the planning and delivery of the school induction program.
• Assist with the effective implementation of the Professional Learning and Review System.
• Provide leadership for Middle Leadership Teams.

Qualifications

• A minimum 4 year Bachelor of Education qualification or 3 year Bachelor Degree plus a 1 year teaching qualification from a recognized institution.
• Experience in a middle or senior leadership role.
• Experience with systems and structures in a large school setting (500+)
• Experience with the IB PYP is preferable
• Knowledge of restorative practices is preferable
• Experience with a holistic approach to welfare