Head of School - Cambridge Curriculum

About the role

The Head of School provides strategic, academic and administrative leadership for the Primary and Secondary divisions. The successful candidate maintains and improves academic standards, leads staff and curriculum development, strengthens student welfare, ensures regulatory compliance and oversees the implementation and delivery of the Cambridge International Curriculum. The position is based in Koforidua.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of the Cambridge International Curriculum, including IGCSE, AS and A Level, and integrate the GES Curriculum alongside it.
• Recruit, induct, appraise and manage the professional development of teaching and administrative staff, and set up systems for continuous professional development.
• Monitor teaching, learning, assessment and student academic performance, and establish high standards of discipline, safeguarding, welfare and pastoral care.
• Build relationships with parents, students, staff, the Board, GES and Cambridge International, and ensure compliance with GES and Cambridge International regulations.
• Lead preparation for Cambridge examinations, including registration, coordination, assessment and administration.
• Develop strategies to improve enrolment, academic outcomes, reputation and institutional growth, and report regularly to the Board.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Educational Administration or a related field; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• At least five years in school leadership or senior school management, with demonstrable experience managing both Primary and Secondary levels.
• Proven experience in staff supervision, performance management, curriculum leadership and school administration.
• Critical requirement: documentary evidence of practical experience with Cambridge International programmes (IGCSE, AS Level, A Level), such as responsibility for curriculum coordination, examination administration or academic leadership.
• Demonstrable knowledge of GES policies and regulations, and familiarity with Cambridge International policies, curriculum requirements, assessment procedures and examination regulations.

Desirable qualifications

• Recent professional development in school leadership, educational management, assessment or curriculum development.
• British Council-backed orientation, training or professional development on Cambridge programmes.
• Experience introducing or expanding Cambridge International programmes, or leading a school in a private-school environment with a large student body.