Head of Academics

This is a hands-on, professional leadership position where the incumbent will be required to contribute extensively to shaping and delivering of the academic strategy and success of the Preschool, Primary, and High Schools in Botswana.

The incumbent can be based in Gaberone, Botswana, or Johannesburg, South Africa (with frequent travel to Botswana.)

This "roll up your sleeves" role requires a proactive and resourceful individual who can independently drive academic initiatives; and who will take responsibility for influencing and guiding school teams to deliver, especially as it pertains to academic strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine the academic strategy for the schools.
• Benchmark and continuously improve academic performance across all three schools.
• Hands-on management of teaching and learning experiences and outcomes.
• Lead curriculum alignment, progression, and monitoring, including facilitating training and directly training teachers on curriculum design and implementation.
• Drive school effectiveness and efficiencies through strategic recruitment and professional development initiatives.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
• Ensure rigorous quality assurance across all academic programs.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and public relations related to academic affairs.

Requirements:

• Education: A minimum of a Degree in Education is required, with a Master's degree in Education being a significant advantage.
• Experience: 15 years of experience in education, including at least 3 years in a Senior Management position; experience with the Cambridge International Curriculum is essential.
• Registration: Registered with a recognized examination body in Botswana.
• Competencies: Exceptional leadership and emotional intelligence, strong communication, critical thinking, commercial aptitude, decision-making abilities, attention to detail, and expertise in data analysis. You must be able to work with a large volume of information and people in a fast-paced environment.

If you are an expert in curriculum design, passionate about fostering a culture of academic excellence, and ready to roll up your sleeves and make a direct impact, we encourage you to apply!