Education Manager Job at Sir Apollo Kaggwa Schools - Career Opportunity in Uganda

Vacancy title:
Education Manager

Jobs at:
Sir Apollo Kaggwa Schools

Deadline of this Job:
May 10th, 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Sir Apollo Kaggwa Schools is a fraternity of Primary Schools that is dedicated to giving a solid foundation to children of primary school going age and nurturing wholesome individuals who can thrive in our dynamic world. Our vision is to be and remain the number 1 (one) education services’ provider. We are searching for a capable candidate to fill the position of Education Manager (Academic Co-ordination and inspection) Main purpose of the position:
To create and monitor sustainable academic performance initiatives in our upper primary section in a way that will uphold and preserve the delivery of our vision.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Overall planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of academic programs in our upper primary section.
• Spearhead inspection and coordination of staff in the upper primary section with an aim of identifying training needs which will be the basis of staff training and deployment in different classes.
• Creation of a talent pipeline through which exceptional staff in the upper section will be identified and nurtured more for leadership opportunities in the fraternity.
• Occasionally undertake environment scanning drives to advise management on the current trends in education as well as the best practices for high academic performance.
• Work closely with our examination department to ensure that our upper sections’ examinations’ sourcing, setting and moderation meet the expected standards.
• Monitor implementation of our academic policies in all our campuses and advise on development and review of new and old ones respectively.
• Give a clear account ol work done on monthly and termly basis making sure to lilglilighl tho performance ot the section and staff therein, challenges and strategies to mitigate the identified challenges.

Job specifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• 10 years of teaching experience
• 5 years of proven leadership 
• Demonstrable good performance record 
• Demonstrable knowledge of interpretation of the Ugandan primary school curriculum
• Experience as an examiner and in inspection and training will be an added advantage.

Person specifications:

• Must be a team player with great interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to train and mentor teachers.
• Must be proactive and result oriented.
• Must have passion for the teaching profession.
• Must be 35 — 40 years old.

Benefits:
A very competitive package

Job application procedure
Qualified applicants should hand deliver a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and with contacts of three professional referees by May 10th, 2018 to Sir Apollo Kaggwa Boarding School Old Kampala reception addressed to:
The Head of Finance and Administration
Sir Apollo Kaggwa Schools,
P.0. Box 7513, Kampala
Contact: 0773-112910