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Position Title:Head of Schools
Reports to:Programme Director
Organization:SOS Children’s Villages Uganda
Primary Location: SOS Hermann Gmeiner Schools Kakiri
Job Type : Full-time Employment
Closing date: Friday 6th June 2014
SCOPE:
This position will oversee and manage the Hermann Gmeiner Schools in Kakiri
which includes a
kindergarten, primary and secondary school. He/she will work
closely with other SOS projects in kakiri.
Brief Company Profile:
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda is an indigenous non-government, social
development organisation affiliated to SOS Children’s Villages International, a
worldwide child care organisation, currently running Children’s Villages and
other projects in 135 countries around the world. SOS has been working in
Uganda since 1991, and runs Children’s Villages and other projects at Kakiri,
Entebbe (Abaita Ababiri), Gulu and in Fort Portal - Kabarole district. SOS
Uganda subscribes to a child protection policy.
PRINCIPLE TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Lead, Control and Coordinates School Activities and programmes involving
both the Kindergarten and primary head teachers in developing a comprehensive
school development plan.
2.Develop and generate high quality education programmes ensuring that each
child’s educational needs is properly reviewed
and monitored
3.Produce a balanced academic and practical learning making sure that
practical components of science subjects are taught adequately.
4.Maintain accurate records of individual files of each school child,
including records of academic progress, achievements, disciplinary problems
among others
5.Lead the development of efficient and effective staff team in the school;
overseeing staff development needs for teachers.
6.Carries out performance reviews for staff all administrative staff
ensuring that all performance discussions are comprehensive and well
documented.
7.Support the Human Resource Department in the recruitment and selection of
staff within the school setting.
8.Manage the orientation and induction of both teachers and other newly
recruited staff.
9.Provide quarterly financial status report of the school, in conjunction
with the finance department at National Office
10.Monitors the use and expenditure of approved school budgets ensuring
that school welfare and office supplies are effectively budgeted for.
11.Supports the Family Strengthening & Family Based Care facilities in
planning & implementing their education programs.
12.Promotes the SOS Children’s Villages Brand and mobilise funds for the
facility.
Minimum Criteria
1.Bachelor’s degree in secondary school education or a post graduate
qualification in education or related field from a recognised institution.
2.Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in managing and Heading a modern school
is desirable.
3.He/she should have the potential, ability & passion of promoting
academic & co-curricular excellence of the school.
4.The ideal candidate should have good experience in working with parents,
PTAs and Ministry of education and the Uganda National Examinations Board.
5.Excellent planning, budgeting and organisational skills with keen
attention to detail is required
6.Understanding of the current school curriculum & UNEB syllabi is a
MUST.
7.Strong interpersonal skills with ability to initiate good team understanding
and people management
8.Good practical knowledge of commonly used computer software (word,
outlook, excel, power point) with strong written and oral communications skills
is an added advantage.
9.Should be willing to work for extra hours.
Mode of Application:
Applicants, who meet the specified job requirements, should send their
application letters enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae, current salary
information, copies of academic transcripts and certificates, including
telephone contact and details of at least 3 references to:
Please submit your written application indicating in the subject line the
position title by Friday 6th June 2014
to:
The Human Resource Coordinator,
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda,
25 km on Kampala-Entebbe Rd, Abaita Ababiri,
P.O Box 27510,
Kampala.
Or send by e-mail to: jobs@sosuganda.org
