1. IT Manager
IT Manager duties and responsibilities of the job
As a leader in the IT department, and an employee responsible for organisation-wide systems and information, an IT Manager job description should include the following duties and responsibilities:
· Running regular checks on network and data security
· Identifying and acting on opportunities to improve and update software and systems
· Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organisation
· Designing training programs and workshops for staff
· Conducting regular system audits
· Running and sharing regular operation system reports with senior staff
· Overseeing and determining timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations and outages
· Managing and reporting on allocation of IT budget
· Providing direction for IT team members
· Identifying opportunities for team training and skills advancement
IT Manager job qualifications and requirements
As a manager in the organisation, the IT Manager job description should ask for several years’ industry experience, and a qualification or degree in one of the following fields:
· Information Technology
· Science or Computer Science
· Management
2. Art Teacher
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic professional to the post of Art Teacher in the Secondary School with immediate effect. Applicants must be qualified teachers with at least two years of experience.
Suitable candidates will:
· Be able to teach across the age and ability range
· Teach the subject from an international perspective
· Have experience writing schemes of work
· Have a strategic vision for the development of Art teaching
· Inspire and engage students
The school offers:
- A two year contract
- Generous local salary
- Major Medical Insurance
- Rent subsidy
- Lunch
Applicants should email Mr. Eugene Rigney at kdeputyprincipal@rivierahighschool.org with the following:
· Letter of application
· Full CV with photograph
· Three professional referees with email and phone contact information (one of whom must be your current Head of School).
· Indicate your availability for an interview.
3. Human Resource Officer| Deadline 31-05-2021
Head of Music – Job Description
This is a permeant position with responsibility for teaching Music to our secondary pupils as well as ensuring students develop creatively both inside and outside of the classroom and support the policies and aims of the school to ensure good social, emotional and physical development of every child.
They will coordinate all musical activities throughout the school. The postholder will also be responsible for maintain and updating policy and curriculum documents pertaining the department.
The successful candidate is likely to possess all, or most of, the following (in addition to the person specification). Ideally, they will already have had experience of delivering the Music curriculum across secondary year groups.
Experience and Knowledge
• Knowledge of independent schools and their musical requirements.
• Demonstrate a track record of teaching excellence.
• Experience of using online music applications and software to enhance teaching.
• Significant evidence of appropriate continuing professional development and awareness of current trends in education and curriculum development at the secondary school level.
• Knowledge of best practice in regard to safeguarding.
• A confident user of IT for communication and management purposes. • Teaching qualification and teaching experience of KS3 and KS4
. • A confident user of IT packages for recording performances.
Skills and Personal Attributes
• Leads by example and commands the respect of pupils, staff and parents.
• Loves teaching and has an awareness of developments in the wider educational environment.
• Works well with others and is willing to support colleagues, sharing good practice. • Personal dynamism, energy, enthusiasm, with a positive outlook.
• Demonstrates personal strength of character, integrity, and fairness. Has a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Pays attention to detail, is efficient and works effectively to deadlines.
Key Tasks
• Present lessons using clear language, lesson objectives and in a stimulating manner, using a variety of teaching styles and methods were appropriate.
• Liaise with staff regarding class assemblies and help to choose appropriate musical accompaniment.
• To organise termly Rush Hour Concerts for parents and pupils to attend.
• To select and rehearse pupils to perform at the staff of morning school assemblies.
• Create an attractive learning environment by arranging student’s work on displays.
• To work as part of a team on end year/term productions for the whole school, including, but not limited to, the Christmas Carol Concert, Harvest Festival, Lower School productions, and Prize Day.
• Write end of year reports for all pupils taught
4. Head of Music
Head of Music – Job Description
This is a permeant position with responsibility for teaching Music to our secondary pupils as well as ensuring students develop creatively both inside and outside of the classroom and support the policies and aims of the school to ensure good social, emotional and physical development of every child.
They will coordinate all musical activities throughout the school. The postholder will also be responsible for maintain and updating policy and curriculum documents pertaining the department.
The successful candidate is likely to possess all, or most of, the following (in addition to the person specification). Ideally, they will already have had experience of delivering the Music curriculum across secondary year groups.
Experience and Knowledge
• Knowledge of independent schools and their musical requirements.
• Demonstrate a track record of teaching excellence.
• Experience of using online music applications and software to enhance teaching.
• Significant evidence of appropriate continuing professional development and awareness of current trends in education and curriculum development at the secondary school level.
• Knowledge of best practice in regard to safeguarding.
• A confident user of IT for communication and management purposes. • Teaching qualification and teaching experience of KS3 and KS4
. • A confident user of IT packages for recording performances.
Skills and Personal Attributes
• Leads by example and commands the respect of pupils, staff and parents.
• Loves teaching and has an awareness of developments in the wider educational environment.
• Works well with others and is willing to support colleagues, sharing good practice. • Personal dynamism, energy, enthusiasm, with a positive outlook.
• Demonstrates personal strength of character, integrity, and fairness. Has a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Pays attention to detail, is efficient and works effectively to deadlines.
Key Tasks
• Present lessons using clear language, lesson objectives and in a stimulating manner, using a variety of teaching styles and methods were appropriate.
• Liaise with staff regarding class assemblies and help to choose appropriate musical accompaniment.
• To organise termly Rush Hour Concerts for parents and pupils to attend.
• To select and rehearse pupils to perform at the staff of morning school assemblies.
• Create an attractive learning environment by arranging student’s work on displays.
• To work as part of a team on end year/term productions for the whole school, including, but not limited to, the Christmas Carol Concert, Harvest Festival, Lower School productions, and Prize Day.
• Write end of year reports for all pupils taught
5. Librarian
The Library is located at the heart of the School and the Librarian is a whole school responsibility working with the Senior School .The Librarian is a prominent, visible presence within the school and will forge strong relationships with pupils, parents,staff and the wider community. Being able to run the organisational and operational side of the Library, whilst alsocreating and leading a strategic vision for the Library in the next five years is an integral part of the role.
The responsibilities of the Librarian are to:
· To be responsible for the day to day running of the Library
· To maintain a comprehensive choice of recently published contemporary fiction for the Senior School
· To provide reading materials in the library that reflect contemporary issues
· To enable both Seniors pupils to access the wealth of material available in the Library for research
purposes
· To support pupils with research and study skills
· To support teaching staff and Faculties with resources for the teaching of topic-based projects in the classroom
· To work with HoFs to ensure appropriate books and resources are available and kept up-to-date for each subject.
· To support the ALN (Additional Learning Needs) department with books and resources appropriate to the needs Senior
· To coordinate with the Horizons lead provide a small but comprehensive ‘Horizons’ (careers) Library within the main Library
· To organise writing competitions and literary events such World Book Day across the whole school
· To organise regular Book Clubs with each Senior Year Group
· To hold lunchtime Book Clubs
· To arrange author visits to the school
· To develop and maintain an inspirational Library environment
· To consider how the Library can be used by pupils alongside the development of ‘thinking spaces’ across the School
· To ensure the Library is a welcoming environment which is able to support the learning of all pupils.
This list is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The Librarian is expected to fulfil any reasonable request made by Deputy Head.
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