Deputy Principal - Junior School at TUME Middle Africa Consulting Limited

About the Role

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Principal – Junior School. In this role, you will serve as Head Teacher of the Junior School, managing daily academic and administrative operations while leading curriculum innovation and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & Curriculum

• Lead curriculum implementation, assessment design, and data analysis to enhance student learning outcomes
• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous review of instructional plans, schemes of work, and benchmarking programs
• Integrate modern pedagogy and technology to promote innovation and relevance in teaching and learning
• Prepare and submit timely reports, audits, and academic reviews supported by data-driven performance evaluations

Operations & Management

• Develop and execute termly operational plans aligned with whole-school strategic objectives
• Coordinate academic timetables, calendars, and staff duty rosters to ensure efficiency and balance
• Oversee prudent use of human, financial, and material resources while maintaining accurate student and staff records
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and child safeguarding requirements, and maintain emergency readiness and safety protocols

Staff Leadership & Development

• Recruit, mentor, and appraise Junior School staff in line with HR and performance frameworks
• Supervise and evaluate professional performance through classroom observation, feedback, and development plans
• Coordinate internal and external professional development initiatives and oversee implementation of performance contracts and staff evaluation programs
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented professional culture

Student Wellbeing & Pastoral Care

• Support students' academic, social, and emotional wellbeing through effective pastoral systems
• Monitor student wellbeing and enforce discipline standards using preventive and restorative approaches that uphold positive behavior
• Coordinate co-curricular, sports, arts, and enrichment activities that promote holistic development