Job Description

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL, ENRICHMENT AND SPORTS

Links to: Principal

WHO ARE WE?

Nexus is an empowering, evidence-based, learning-focused community. We strive to create an honest, open and innovative community with our learners at our centre, in collaboration with our 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.

At Nexus, each member of staff is valued and recognised as an 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.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

A school leader who is committed to and passionate about all aspects of education that takes place outside the classroom. They must have the skills and drive to build an inclusive enrichment programme that will prepare learners for the future.

The candidate must have demonstrated significant commitment to afterschool activities, enrichment opportunities and education outside the classroom. A strong background in leading school sports programmes is also required.

The successful candidate will have strong people skills, the ability to think strategically, a focus on detail and excellent communication skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Head of Enrichment and Sports will strategically lead develop innovative world-class  approaches to enrichment programmes that complement and expand upon all aspects of our  delivered curriculum. This will require the capacity to think strategically, creatively and as an  entrepreneur to develop self sustaining programmes and partnerships to enrich the experience of  our learners and our community and provide programmes and structures that are designed to develop resilient learners. 

The Assistant Head of Enrichment and Sports is a key member of the Whole School Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Principal and working closely with the Heads of School as well as other senior and middle leaders. 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing, Monitoring and Evaluation of our Enrichment programme

The role requires the post holder to:

• Lead the enrichment teams, including but not limited to the Head of Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) and Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) and the Aquatics leader and those leading trips and camps and other activities outside the  classroom 
• To coordinate with all stakeholder to ensure co-curricular coverage and community programmes aligned with our vision and mission
• To identify, build connections and work effectively with outside providers of programmes
• To identify and implement opportunities for learners that increase participation and enhance  the quality of offer
• Document a coherent, equitable, and broad-based all through enrichment that allows learners to be successful, to follow their passions and to take their productive place in society
• To be responsible for ensuring all aspects of enrichment consistently align with the age  appropriate needs and the school's Vision and Mission
• To strategically lead learning outside the classroom to implement and develop systems to  monitor and evaluate the quality of our enrichment programmes and their delivery
• Share best practices with colleagues, leading by example and promoting high standards in the delivery of the enrichment programme
• Ensure that the school’s policies are adhered to in respect of the enrichment programme
• Manage and develop the Enrichment budget to maximise opportunities for all learners
• Develop coaching models, structures and systems to support learners and teams perform at the highest level and ensure our sports teams are highly competitive

Through:

• Managing a complex budget to meet the needs of the programme
• Promoting the enrichment programme at Nexus with our families, learners and staff
• Developing and nurture positive relationships with parents, external providers and other key  stakeholders
• Ensuring that relevant areas of the website are regularly updated
• Representing the school positively and raise our profile to the wider world of education
• Keeping the school’s leadership team up-to-date with changes in enrichment offerings
• Being closely involved in the appointment and induction of new staff

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

MINIMUM ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• Appropriate teaching degree

RELATED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 8 years teaching experience

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Have a proven track record of outstanding practice
• Have a growth mindset looking to continually improve
• Be able to engage, motivate and support children, staff and parents
• Be a reflective, flexible practitioner with the ability to think creatively and take risks
• Have the interpersonal skills needed to work successfully within teams
• Have a strong learning-focused philosophy

 COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIOURAL)

• Excellent communicator (written and verbal) with parents, pupils and colleagues
• Experience of leading and managing a department
• High levels of energy and commitment
• Personally committed to enrichment programmes
• A team player with sound interpersonal skills and sensitivity
• Honest and hard-working
• Ability to see the bigger picture
• An eagerness to participate fully in the life of a busy school
• Enthusiasm and a keen sense of humour
• Committed to safeguarding the physical, emotional and mental well-being of young people.
• Prior experience of senior leadership and strategic planning
• Remains positive and enthusiastic under pressure
• Awareness of the needs of others

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.

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