Head of Primary Programme

RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Leadership & Vision

• Lead the academic vision and strategic direction for the Primary School
• (Grades 1–7)
• Ensure curriculum alignment with NEP 2020, international best practices, and progressive learning philosophies
• Design, review, and continuously refine curriculum frameworks, learning outcomes, and assessment systems
• Build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, communication, critical thinking, and conceptual understanding
• Drive inquiry-led, interdisciplinary, and project-based learning experiences
• Establish high standards of teaching, learning, documentation, and student achievement
• Ensure learning is meaningful, relevant, and connected to real-world contexts

Teaching & Learning Excellence

• Teach selected primary classes and model outstanding classroom practice
• Demonstrate inquiry-based, experiential, and differentiated instruction
• Support educators in creating rich learning invitations and provocations inspired by children's interests
• Strengthen literacy and numeracy through concept-led rather than rote-based approaches
• Promote visible thinking routines, student voice, and learner agency
• Ensure classrooms reflect joyful, engaging, and purposeful learning experiences
• Encourage outdoor learning, community-linked learning, and authentic project work

Atelier & Learning Environment Leadership

• Lead the philosophy and implementation of the Atelier approach across the Primary School
• Work closely with educators to use the environment as the third teacher
• Ensure classrooms and learning spaces are aesthetically meaningful, inquiry-rich, and intentionally designed
• Support the use of materials, documentation, natural resources, and provocations that inspire exploration and creativity
• Build strong practices around pedagogical documentation and visible learning journeys
• Encourage expression through the hundred languages of children including art, movement, storytelling, construction, design, and reflection

Teacher Development & Mentoring

• Recruit, onboard, train, and retain high-quality primary educators
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide developmental feedback
• Lead professional development programmes, coaching cycles, and academic workshops
• Build a reflective, collaborative, and growth-oriented teaching culture
• Support educators in observation-based planning and emergent curriculum design
• Mentor teachers in parent communication, classroom management, and progressive pedagogy

Parent & Community Partnerships

• Build strong and trusting relationships with parents through transparent communication
• Lead parent orientations, academic conversations, and curriculum workshops
• Address parent concerns with professionalism, empathy, and clarity
• Strengthen community participation and parent volunteer engagement
• Represent the school in academic forums, conferences, and community events
• Foster a strong school-home partnership around child development and wellbeing

Student Wellbeing & School Culture

• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and emotionally secure learning environment
• Promote child wellbeing, belonging, independence, and confidence
• Build a positive school culture rooted in respect, curiosity, and responsibility
• Support pastoral systems and interventions for student development
• Champion inclusion and differentiated support for diverse learners

Operations & Strategic Coordination

• Oversee academic planning, timetables, staffing, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with leadership on school growth, innovation, and expansion
• Ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of the Primary Section
• Maintain academic records, policies, reports, and compliance requirements
• Strengthen systems for curriculum documentation, assessment, and school review

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Education or a related field.
• PGCE, IB certification, or an equivalent international teaching
  qualification preferred.
• 8–10 years of experience in primary education, ideally in progressive,
  inquiry-based schools.
• Minimum 3–5 years in an academic leadership role (Coordinator / Head / Lead Teacher).
• Strong understanding of primary curriculum planning, pedagogy, and student development.
• Proven expertise in teacher mentoring, performance management, and academic leadership.
• Proficient in student-centred, activity-based, project-based, and differentiated teaching methodologies Excellent classroom management, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong command of spoken and written English and confidence in parent communication and school representation.
• Comfortable using educational technology and digital learning tools.