Head of Programme - APSN Chaoyang School (Ang Mo Kio)

Key Responsibilities:

A. Leadership/Vision

• Align vision and direction for new Junior Programme and conceptualise appropriate instructional initiatives that are in line with the school's strategic plan and needs of the students.

• Provide professional leadership for the areas-in charge so as to ensure high quality teaching and ensure improved standards of student outcomes.

• Design and spearhead the implementation of the curriculum of the 6 learning domains and new initiatives.

• Communicate and lead the new Junior Programme in initiatives and duties which will bring out positive school effectiveness and improvement.

• Communicate with different stakeholders and foster positive and effective collaborations.

B. Strategic Planning and Administration

• Contribute to school's new Junior Programme, strategic planning and review process.

• Set well defined department goals, objectives and performance targets.

• Prepare action plans which includes scheme of work and deployment of staff.

• Oversee setting of assessment tools to ensure consistency and relevance.

• Conceptualise and introduce appropriate activities and programmes that are in line with school goals.

• Work with senior teachers/subject heads to ensure consistency in the delivery and assessment of subject.

• Work with coordinators to plan and monitor programmes/events/initiatives.

C. Development and Management of Staff and Level Teachers/Teacher-aides/Coordinators

• Guide and lead the team in the implementation of school initiatives.

• Provide feedback and act as mentor to the staff on issues relating to the curriculum, teaching and learning, class management and communication with parents.

• Check level teachers weekly lesson plans and provide monthly level report on teaching-learning, staff morale, school programme and students performance to the Principal/Vice Principal.

• Supervise and monitor progress and achievement of work outcomes of teachers.

• Review and evaluate the performance of teachers/teacher aides.

• Provide feedback and mentoring to help teachers improve their performance level.

• Identify training and developmental needs for teachers and plan for relevant training activities.

• Involve staff in projects/programmes to optimize their potential and develop their capability.

• Provide an effective communication link between the senior management of the school and the area/s of delegated responsibility.

D. Professional Development

• Engage in continual development in professional expertise, managerial and leadership skills.

• Act as mentor to teachers.

• Facilitate professional development of subject teachers by doing professional sharing.

E1. Management of Processes

• Monitor and assess students performance and development.

• Conduct data analysis of results and evaluate learning outcomes of instructional programmes under department/committee.

• Structure new programmes/ workshops to introduce new teaching methodologies to improve learning outcomes.

• Explore various assessment modes and use information for improving students outcomes.

E2. Management of Resources

• Plan and manage allocated budget for instructional programmes.

• Oversee the proper allocation, management and usage of teaching-learning resources.

F. Administrative Duties

• Undertake and oversee administrative duties specified by the Principal.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in special education or other relevant qualifications.

• Dynamic and motivated individual with good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

• A visionary leader that can lead a team to achieve organization outcomes

• Good command of verbal & written English

• Willing to work occasionally after school hours and on weekends.

• Competency in Microsoft Office Applications is a must.