Deputy Head, University Basic Schools - University Of Ghana

TheUniversity of Ghanainvites applications from suitably qualified persons for the Administrative/Professional position of Deputy Head, University Basic Schools.
POSITION:Deputy Head
REPORTING TO:Headmaster/Headmistress
POSITION SUMMARY
The successful candidate will support the Headmaster/Headmistress to fulfil the mandate of the School.
He/she is expected to provide leadership, maintain and promote efficiency and order on campus, provide sound administration and discharge other duties as may be assigned by the Headmaster/Headmistress.

DUTIES
Under the direction of the Head, the Deputy Head will perform the following specific roles:
Adhering to and enforcing school policy, guidelines and administrative directives.
Enforcing guidelines to maintain proper discipline and conduct.

Communicating relevant policies and procedures with regard to students’ discipline, conduct, and attendance to students, staff and parents.
Working with Stream Coordinators in the development of effective classroom discipline.
Maintaining an effective and safe school environment.
Assisting in curriculum and time-table development to meet the needs of all students.
Preparing and submitting required periodic reports to the Head
Helping in the preparation of appropriate handbooks.
Supervising and evaluating Class Assistants in consultation with Stream Coordinators.
Supervising support services such as the canteen and the infirmary.
Providing inputs for teaching and learning materials to be included in annual budgets.
Assisting in the care and management of the buildings and grounds, furniture, equipment, apparatus, books and other supplies.
Overseeing curriculum delivery in consultation with school heads.
Convening department as well as other staff committee meetings.
Assigning teaching duties to the staff as well as preparing the staff duty roster.
To set up a system to identify and assist children with learning difficulties.
Evaluating Teacher performance and working with the Headmaster/Headmistress to help marginal teachers to improve.

Qualification Required & Experience
The Deputy Head is expected to possess the following qualifications:
Diploma in Education
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
A Master’s degree in Education Management or in a related discipline
A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience

In addition, applicants should demonstrate sound leadership qualities and should be computer literate.
Location:Accra

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