Head of Primary (Sekolah Sri UCSI)

Full Time, onsite
UCSI Schools Group
Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Salary undisclosed

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Please note that this position is for Sekolah Sri UCSI Subang Jaya campus where we implement the KSSR & KSSM syllabus. This position is only applicable for Malaysian only.

The Head of Primary has the responsibility of communicating information to all members of the school community, administering all internal and external assessment and acting as the primary point of contact between the school and external programme bodies.

The below describes the role in detail.

To be accountable for the continuous improvement of the school in maximizing student and school achievement
To promote and safeguard the welfare of the school
Carry out Principal’s duties during his/her absence
Teach some periods according to the Principal’s instructions
Be responsible for curriculum, administration, community relations and safety
Assist the Principal in all aspects of school planning and management
Be guided and be clear about the Philosophy of Education & Syllabus set by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
Support and work towards the Vision and Mission of the School.
Coordinate all curriculum programmes organized by school district education department, state education department and Ministry of Education
Advise, guide and coordinate in the selection of text books, workbooks and other reading materials in the Resource Centre
Prepare and set the Teachers’ Timetable and arrange Teachers’ Relief Timetable whenever necessary
Ability to create a professional learning community
Leading teacher-training for pedagogical transformation
Effective collaboration and communication skills
The impact of leadership on student achievement
To be responsible for the development and enhancement of administration and educational leadership of the respective section of school
To be accountable for the continuous improvement of the respective section of school in maximising student achievement
To provide leadership and management necessary to ensure the success of the school in fulfilling its mission and working towards its vision
To model the values of the school at all times and in all aspects of his or her job
To promote and safeguard the welfare of children

Administration

Responsible for the day-to-day management in the school
Coordinate teachers’ duties and school admin
Responsible for all matters relating to examination, assessment, courses and teachers’ development programs
Responsible for the deployment of teachers and the assignment of their responsibilities, in consultation with the Principal
Responsible for disciplinary matters through the Principal, involving students, which originate in or out of school. In the absence of a Principal, to assume direct responsibility.
Responsible for daily matters such as students’ attendance, staff attendance, registers and covers
Maintain and develop link between school and parents
To lead regular meetings with respective section of school
Responsible for collection and safe keeping of all data and information relating to curriculum
Assist in all aspects of school planning and coordinate with other senior assistants in preparation of the Teachers’ Handbook before the new semester begins

Curriculum

Monitor daily lesson plans, set school calendar and supervise Year Plan for all subjects and so on
Make sure the subject committees run smoothly, is on track
Assist in determining heads of subjects and other teachers’ duties
Assist and guide academic heads/leaders, teachers, new teachers, interns/trainees in their daily tasks
Assist the provision of educational technology equipment, resource centers, laboratories and workshops
Review all types of reports related to the curriculum as well as recommend follow-up actions
Determine the use and maintenance of educational resources

Other duties

Perform, implement instructions and tasks entrusted by the Principal from time to time

Leadership and Management

Develop, motivate and lead all staff to achieve the highest professional standards
To promote and safeguard the well-being of staff
Build collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engage with other schools and agencies to build effective learning communities
Manage change effectively
Develop links with the community
Manage school finances effectively
Contribute to the development of whole school strategic planning
Lead the development of school goals and targets that support school goals
Communicate goals and targets to all relevant staff and students
Ensure jobs descriptions and performance management/appraisal for all staff are based on clear roles and responsibilities, reviewed at least annually and consistent with current conditions of employment
Ensure that all policies are kept up to date, working closely with teaching staff and the Governing Body and Principal
Maintaining sound procedure for security, supervision and maintenance of the school environment ensuring that all health and safety regulations are met
Manage your own personal professional development while ensuring the well-being of and a good work/life balance for all teachers
Ensure all responsibilities delegated by the Principal/School Leadership are carried out
Develop, and where appropriate manage, high quality extended services
Undertake other such duties as may be reasonably expected

Academic

Devise curriculum policy documents, an overall curriculum plan and schemes of work for the implementation of curriculum to meet the individual and collective learning needs of students in association with the Principal and Head of Subjects
Lead in the design and implementation of curriculum, which inspires and engages all students
Ensure a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on student assessment and achievement, using appropriate data and benchmark to set, monitor, track and evaluate individual student progress
Use the assessment results to inform overall curriculum planning, termly and weekly plans as well as day-to-day teaching so that classroom practice in the school meets the known needs of the students
Maintain accurate and proper student records
To monitor staff performance and curriculum delivery, undertaking disciplinary measures where appropriate; in association with the Principal/School Leadership
Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice and promote improvement strategies; aim for outstanding standards of learning and teaching at all times
Meet at least three times a year with each school staff member within the respective section to monitor their performance and development plan
Prepare and monitor with the Principal, a Personal Performance and Development Plan
Plan for staff Professional Development
Challenge and remedy under-performance for students and teachers
Ensure exemplary standards of behavior and attendance

Communication

Build effective relationship with all stakeholders through excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and taking and providing appropriate advice
Ensure that all lines of communication within the school are respected and they are well known by all parents and staff
Coordinate with all sections of school for smooth transition and continuity of learning
Represent the school at educational conferences and making certain that other with curriculum development responsibilities also have this opportunity
Produce written reports, as required, to the Principal, to the Board and any individual or organisation nominated by the School Leadership concerning activities and curriculum and student learning

Marketing

Devise and implement a marketing plan for the school and contribute to the school’s overall marketing plan
Take every opportunity to promote the school’s values and purpose
Ensure that others associated with the school also promote the school’s values and purpose

Health, Safety and Student Welfare

Participate in devising and implementing a health and safety policy in accordance with the national laws and the school’s policies and good practice
Participate in establishing and maintaining an environment in which all users – student, staff and others – are safe
Promote, through professional development and other activities, staff awareness of health and safety issues
Promote, through the curriculum, teaching and other means, student awareness of issues affecting their own health and safety and those of others
Participate in establishing and maintaining structures, procedures and a general environment in which students are supported academically, socially, emotionally and physically and in which they can develop in all these areas

Any other duties delegated by the Principal that are required for this position.