Deputy Head in Bengaluru (Job Vacancy)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Harrow Bengaluru seeks an outstanding educationalist to join the Senior Leadership Team. They will be able to bring a very strong understanding of Indian culture and values, as well as a deep understanding of the needs of Indian parents, as well as Indian laws and methods of operation where they apply to secondary schooling. The role may be suited to a candidate who is currently working within a boarding school leadership team or is currently a house mistress of house master in a highly regarded boarding school. The Deputy Head will take joint responsibility, with other members of the Senior Leadership Team, to develop strategy and implement procedures across the school, working closely with the Founding Head Master. They will take the lead on specific aspects of school life. There is flexibility as to which areas they may focus upon. However, as a school with a strong commitment to boarding life, outstanding pastoral care and a broad and deep co-curricular programme, experience in one of more of these areas will be a particular advantage.

Experience in teaching an academic subject up to Grade 12, at a high achieving school offering an international curriculum, will be essential, as the Deputy Head will need a thorough understanding of the courses our teachers are delivering. They will also require outstanding people management skills as they will lead teams of teaching and non-teaching staff to support the development of an exceptional school environment. As a Senior Leadership Team member, they will furthermore assist in establishing and maintaining a globally-minded, vibrant and thriving school, hence driving forward a high quality educational programme in a safe, positive and healthy campus. A highly collaborative nature and strong communication skills will be essential, allowing the development of supportive relationships with staff, students, and parents, as well as a strong departmental team.

Whilst there is a flexibility in the precise content of the role, a readiness to play a role in the following areas will be valuable:

• Oversight of Pastoral Care and Boarding
• Leadership of safeguarding arrangements
• Oversight and management of student behavior
• Leadership of the Co-Curricular Programme

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Experience as a middle or senior leader in a highly-regarded school.
• A strong familiarity with Indian culture and the expectations of Indian parents.
• Experience working within a multi-cultural environment
• Experience of working in a school which places the highest importance upon student safeguarding.
• Experience in both working alongside and managing middle level managers.
• Experience in highly effective relationship management with a variety of stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of positive behavior management of students and evidence of effective practice in a range of settings.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in supporting learners with diverse needs, including EAL students.
• Experience in both a high achieving international school environment and a well-established boarding school.
• Experience of working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
• Experience in a high achieving academic school.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND ATTRIBUTES

• A collaborative nature but also the motivation to work independently.
• The sensitivity to ensure all within a diverse community feel included, respected and supported.
• Outstandingly strong written and spoken English, allowing excellent written and verbal communications.
• Outstanding verbal communication skills, allowing sensitive and constructive interaction with all stakeholders.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnicity.
• Knowledge and experience of how to use ICT effectively in promoting student learning.
• A willingness to engage with the co-curricular programme.
• The ability to inspire students and a desire to lead them towards outstanding academic outcomes.
• Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, energy, and a positive nature.
• Empathy, humility, and genuine care for students and staff, with a willingness to take the time to motivate and listen to them.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• The ability to lead by example and role model the school’s vision statement.
• Be highly motivated, ambitious, collaborative and willing to take the initiative.
• An ability to think strategically and drive improvements in students’ pastoral experiences.
• Strategic leadership skills and the ability to lead a team to deliver the school development plan effectively