Elementary Assistant Head of Academic Well-being

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity for an Elementary Assistant Head of Academic Well-being has opened in AIS. If you are someone who is driven in making a positive difference and with passion for growth and development, this role is meant for you!

Position Requirements

• Be involved in school functions, meetings, events and professional development days as required, both within and out of school hours
• Carry out additional duties as directed by the Heads of Year, Assistant Heads of Sub-school, Head or Assistant Head of Elementary, or the Principal
• A capacity to provide high quality educational leadership.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Core competencies in IT and the ability to navigate and operate Student Management Systems, Google Suite and other operational and educational platforms.
• Exemplary organisation, documentation, logístical and analytical skills.
• Exemplary pedagogical skills which achieve an outstanding level of student learning
• A demonstrated capacity to build and maintain effective teams and develop co-operative and constructive working relationships that promote quality welfare and teaching and learning practices.
• A demonstrated capacity to evaluate and critically reflect upon professional practice and to assist and support colleagues to develop their own skills through involvement in professional development.
• A demonstrated high level of communication and interpersonal skills when relating to students, colleagues, parents and broader community.
• Demonstrated experience/capacity to fulfill the core responsibilities of the position particularly in relation to administration and student welfare

Qualifications

• A minimum 4 year Bachelor of Education qualification or 3 year Bachelor Degree plus a 1 year teaching qualification from a recognised institution.
• Experience in a middle or senior leadership role.
• Experience with systems and structures in a large school setting (500+)
• Experience with the IB PYP is preferable
• Knowledge of restorative practices is preferable
• Experience with a holistic approach to welfare

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