JOB TITLE: HEAD OF SECONDARY SCHOOL 

Links to: Principal

WHO ARE WE?

Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We strive to create an honest, open and innovative community with our learners, parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At Nexus, we do things differently. Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas. Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues.  You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Head of Secondary at Nexus is an innovative leader who empowers teams through the elements of The Nexus Way. They have responsibility for the pedagogical, strategic and operational leadership of the secondary school. The Head of Secondary School works with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) including the Principal, Head of Primary, Head of Operations and four Deputy Heads of School. As part of the SLT, the Head of Secondary is an effective communicator and works collaboratively with all members of the community. 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading teaching and learning across the secondary school

• Leading on curriculum development across the secondary school

• Contributing to whole school strategic planning

• Managing budgets and resources across the secondary school

• Recruiting of Nexus teachers and school leaders

• Leading on professional learning

• Monitoring, tracking and reporting of academic progress, internal and external examination results

• Leading on external accreditations including EduTrust, IB and COIS.

• Responsibility for Secondary School admissions

• Working collaboratively on Vertical Alignment with the Primary School

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A relevant degree plus teaching qualification (or equivalent) 

• Higher degree or recognised professional qualification (preferred)

• Coaching accreditation (preferred)

• Evidence of continued relevant professional development

• Experience in an international school environment (preferred)

• Experience in a Secondary School leadership role

• Experience with an inclusive approach to learning and working with diverse needs 

• Relevant curriculum experience, including CAIE, EdExcel and IBDP assessment practices

• Involvement in key whole school events and activities

Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.

Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.