HEAD of COLLEGE SECTION Karachi Grammar School, Pakistan

APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF HEAD OF COLLEGE SECTION Karachi Grammar School, Pakistan Co-educational • Day School • 3 – 19 years • 2400 pupils Required for August 2019 www.kgs.edu.pk APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF HEAD OF COLLEGE Karachi Grammar School, Pakistan About the School Karachi Grammar School, commonly known as KGS, is an United Nations, debating, computer science, science independent, English-medium school in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Olympiads and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme It is a highly selective, coeducational day school serving - all supercharged by student led societies and houses. approximately 2,400 students aged between three and nineteen years and is regarded by many as the best school in Karachi if There are three Heads of Section who each take charge of one of not Pakistan. Certainly, it has the most impressive alumni and the three major sections of the School, i.e. Kindergarten & Junior each year its very bright students secure places at the best (Nursery to Class VI), Middle (Class VII to IX) and College (Class universities in the world including Oxbridge and Ivy League. X to A-level). There are also Assistant Heads for Kindergarten, Junior, Middle, O-level and A-level, making an Internal Established in 1847 by the Reverend Henry Brereton, Management Team, including the Principal, of 14 persons. the first chaplain of Karachi, as a school for “English and Anglo-Indo children”, it is the oldest private school The school is fully committed to Continuing Professional in Pakistan and the second oldest in South Asia, a Development and works closely with Cambridge and other member of the Winchester International Symposium and schools throughout Pakistan and beyond to deliver a former member of the Headmaster’s Conference. Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications Since the 1980s, Karachi Grammar School has expanded in Teaching and Learning, Digital Technology and from a school with a population of a few hundred Educational Leadership. Being a leading school, students to a large institution that now occupies three we frequently host training and conferences in sites and teaches more than two thousand students. collaboration with educators from all over Pakistan. KGS believes education has the power to transform society The Board of Governors are currently looking to appoint and as such we strive to develop ethical leadership qualities an inspirational Head of College Section to work closely in our students so they are able and willing to be forces for with the Principal to build on the excellence established by good for their family, friends, country and society at large. developing 21st Century pedagogy, the appropriate use of digital technology and student voice to ensure best of the As well as a strong, broad and balanced academic programme best world class provision and outcomes for students. leading to Cambridge O’ and A’ level examinations, there is a strong emphasis on sport, performing arts, Model page | 2 APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF HEAD OF COLLEGE Karachi Grammar School, Pakistan Person specification The successful candidate will be: Job Description: Head of College Section ● A strong leader with strategic skills, and a capacity to Accountable to: The Principal motivate and inspire both staff and students with leadership experience within a multi-cultural, possibly overseas role Accountable for: The effective operation of the College Section in all aspects of ● An effective manager with enthusiasm for building its work, consistent with whole- teams and developing excellent teachers school policies and practice ● A collegiate and collaborative team-player capable, when Purpose of the Job: The Head of College Section is necessary, of decisive management with an instinctive a member of the School’s Senior feel for the value of the strong relationship between Management Team and is expected the Head of Section, the Principal and Governors to contribute towards the formulation and development of policies with ● A confident and impressive communicator who will command creativity and vision. S/he is the the interest and imagination of staff, students and parents leader of the teaching and non- teaching staff in her/his Section and is ● A strategic, intuitive thinker and educationalist responsible for its efficient operation abreast of change with the capacity to inspire great learning and outcomes ● A first class manager who clearly prioritises and has excellent time-management, conversant with latest ICT ● A person of kindness and absolute integrity who will always put the needs of the students first page | 3 APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF HEAD OF COLLEGE Karachi Grammar School, Pakistan Responsibilities of the Head of College Section Main Duties and Responsibilities Day-to-Day Management Student Admissions, Promotions, Withdrawals and Progression ● Taking responsibility for the organisation of daily activities for teaching and learning ● Planning the arrangements and procedures for the admission of students to Class X and First ● Ensuring the effective use of time, space and resources Year A-level in compliance with the policies and procedures for admission laid down by the Board ● Ensuring compliance with agreed policies and procedures ● Implementing the admission arrangements with the ● Working closely with the Assistant Heads, Senior Master and involvement of other suitable trustworthy staff Senior Mistress of College Section and supporting their roles ● Ensuring that newly-admitted students have ● Monitoring the work of staff with significant a well-organised induction programme delegated responsibilities ● Taking student promotion or retention decisions in ● Dealing with staff and student problems consultation with relevant staff and parents ● Meeting parents where necessary or at their ● Managing the administrative procedures request to deal with matters of concern for withdrawal of students ● Ensuring that students are cared for, with the help of ● Making arrangements for the smooth the nurse, in the event of accident, illness or injury progression of children from Class IX to X ● Facilitating coordination with other Sections of the School ● Ensuring that arrangements are made to facilitate progression to Higher Education ● Keeping the Principal informed of any significant matters page | 4 APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF HEAD OF COLLEGE Karachi Grammar School, Pakistan Staffing and Professional Development Curricular Planning ● Identifying the need to appoint staff, and recruiting ● Taking responsibility for coherent curricular planning and selecting in consultation with the Principal of an intellectually challenging learning experience for students that is broad-balanced and relevant ● Implementing the School policy for staff induction ● Monitoring the effectiveness of teachers in ● Deploying staff effectively reinforcing the planned outcomes ● Leading and motivating staff ● Overseeing the creation of a programme of visits, excursions and trips to support the formal curriculum ● Creating, sustaining and facilitating a programme for and extend students’ learning experiences professional development and appraisal of College Section staff in conjunction with the assistant Heads, Heads of ● Making sure that there is a rich programme Department and Senior Staff with a CPD role of the Section, of co-curricular activities available thus ensuring proper standards of professional performance Student Assessment ● Reviewing and evaluating the work of Section employees and recommending annual increments ● Establishing a programme of assessment to include formal end of term written examinations and evaluations ● Reviewing the structure of middle management and special of different types by teachers during the term responsibilities and advising the Principal accordingly ● Monitoring evidence of students’ academic progress and other attainments and addressing any issues arising ● Coordinating with the staff to select, and recommend to the Principal, students who could be interviewed for the positions of Head Prefect, House Captain and Class representative page | 5 APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF HEAD OF COLLEGE Karachi Grammar School, Pakistan Conduct, Behaviour and Pastoral Care Liaison with Parents ● Establishing a philosophy of care for the ● Initiating contact with parents from time to time to provide welfare and well-being of the students effective communication about their children’s academic progress, other attainments and personal development ● Maintaining acceptable behaviour patterns that are consistent with the School’s Code of Conduct ● Setting up a system of close monitoring of student attendance and the Behaviour and Discipline Policy and the following up of absences and any issues arising ● Reviewing disciplinary practice in the Section with colleagues ● Ensuring the accuracy of information given in other Sections to ensure that action taken is appropriate by staff to parents about their children for the age and maturity of the students of College Section ● Ensuring that the developmental needs of all children are considered ● Ensuring that there is sufficient intellectual challenge to engage the attention of students of the full ability range ● Providing opportunities for moral, social and spiritual development ● Tackling vigorously any instances of bullying 180419-09-07 page | 6 APPLICATION PACK FOR THE POST OF HEAD OF COLLEGE Karachi Grammar School, Pakistan Other Duties and Responsibilities ● Developing positively the Section’s external relations with the

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