IGCSE Coordinator and Head of School

Job Description / Responsibilities

• The Head of School / IGCSE Coordinator will provide strategic leadership and direction for the school while taking primary responsibility for the effective coordination and preparation of students and staff for Cambridge/IGCSE examinations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, direction, and overall management of the school.
• Oversee the academic, administrative, and operational activities of the school.
• Supervise teachers and support staff and monitor their performance.
• Ensure effective implementation of the school curriculum and academic programmes.
• Lead and coordinate Cambridge/IGCSE academic programmes and examination preparation.
• Develop and implement effective Cambridge/IGCSE examination preparation plans, revision programmes, and academic support strategies.
• Coordinate teachers and subject departments involved in Cambridge/IGCSE programmes.
• Monitor students' academic performance, progress, discipline, welfare, and overall development.
• Organise and monitor mock examinations, revision programmes, assessments, and other examination-readiness activities.
• Ensure students are adequately prepared for Cambridge/IGCSE examinations and maintain high academic standards.
• Develop and implement school policies, procedures, and continuous improvement plans.
• Lead staff meetings, training, appraisals, and professional development programmes.
• Provide academic guidance and support to teachers to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
• Maintain effective communication with parents, staff, management, students, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant educational standards, school policies, and examination requirements.
• Manage school resources effectively and promote a safe, positive, disciplined, and conducive learning environment.
• Monitor and evaluate academic results and implement strategies for improvement.
• Represent Charryville Academy at meetings, events, educational engagements, and other professional activities.
• Support school management in achieving its academic, operational, and strategic goals.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a relevant field.
• Master's degree in Education, Educational Management, or a related field is an advantage.
• Relevant teaching/education certification is required.
• Cambridge/IGCSE certification, training, or relevant examination-related qualification is highly required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' teaching experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership, coordination, or administrative role.
• Previous experience as a Head Teacher, Vice Principal, Coordinator, Head of Department, or similar leadership position is an advantage.
• Proven experience in school administration, staff supervision, curriculum implementation, and academic management.
• Strong practical experience in Cambridge/IGCSE examination preparation is required.
• Demonstrable experience coordinating Cambridge/IGCSE examination preparation, revision programmes, mock examinations, assessments, and student readiness activities.
• Experience working with Cambridge/IGCSE students, teachers, academic departments, and examination requirements is strongly required.
• Candidates with substantial Cambridge/IGCSE examination coordination experience will be highly preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Must demonstrate integrity, professionalism, strong leadership, and commitment to educational excellence.
• Must be proactive, organized, and capable of working effectively under pressure.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to participate in school activities, meetings, events, and other academic programmes.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with management, teachers, parents, students, and other stakeholders.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the school's location.
• Relevant Cambridge/IGCSE examination preparation and coordination experience is a key requirement for this position.
• Candidates without relevant Cambridge/IGCSE experience may not be considered.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong administrative and organizational abilities.
• Strong knowledge of school management and curriculum development.
• Strong understanding of Cambridge/IGCSE curriculum and examination requirements.
• Proven ability to coordinate Cambridge/IGCSE examination preparation and student readiness programmes.
• Excellent academic planning and monitoring skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to motivate, supervise, mentor, and develop teachers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant digital tools.
• Strong understanding of child safeguarding and student welfare.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet academic deadlines.

Remuneration

• Salary depends on qualifications and experience.
• Other benefits in accordance with the school's policies.