Assistant Head of Primary – Teaching & Learning

The Hamilton International School is on the lookout for a skilled and energetic Assistant Head of Primary: Teaching & Learning to deliver strategic and operational guidance throughout the Primary phase.

This position is crucial for maintaining exceptional teaching standards, curriculum consistency, effective assessment methods, and robust student advancement within our American curriculum framework.

Reporting directly to the Head of Primary, the Assistant Head: Teaching & Learning will spearhead instructional enhancement, curriculum synchronization, data-driven advancements, and professional development, while assisting teachers, students, and families to achieve exceptional results.

The position entails a 50% commitment to teaching and a 50% focus on leadership.

Key Responsibilities

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Guide and exemplify high-quality teaching and learning practices within the Primary phase.

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Champion curriculum alignment with AERO standards and the school's defined scope and sequence.

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Manage assessment practices, encompassing MAP, internal benchmarks, and moderation.

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Track student progress and facilitate targeted instructional support.

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Conduct learning walks, observations, coaching, and cycles of professional feedback.

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Create and implement professional development opportunities aligned with the school’s improvement goals.

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Oversee Primary Subject Leads and provide support to Grade Level Leaders.

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Collaborate closely with the Assistant Head of Early Childhood to ensure seamless continuity and progression.

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Participate in strategic planning, accreditation, and adherence to ISP, NEASC, and MoEHE standards.

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Serve as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for the Primary phase.

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Foster a positive, inclusive school environment with high educational expectations.

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Maintain effective communication with parents about curriculum and student progress.

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Demonstrate and teach exemplary classroom practices.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

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Bachelor's degree accompanied by a recognized teaching qualification.

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At least 3 years of leadership experience in a Primary or elementary environment.

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Demonstrated success in leading teaching and learning initiatives, curriculum development, and assessment.

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Experience in coaching educators and leading professional development.

Knowledge & Skills

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Deep understanding of effective pedagogy and curriculum design in Primary education.

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Familiarity with utilizing student performance data (e.g., MAP) to foster improvement.

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Proven capability to lead and cultivate subject and instructional teams.

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Outstanding communication, organization, and leadership abilities.

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High proficiency in ICT, including Student Information Systems and assessment tools.

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Experience with an American or American-international curriculum is preferred.

Personal Attributes

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Focused on students, collaborative, and solution-oriented.

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Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable.

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Confident leader with strong interpersonal skills.

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Dedicated to ongoing school improvement and innovation.

Why Join Hamilton?

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A premier American curriculum institution with state-of-the-art facilities.

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A supportive, ambitious, and collaborative team environment.

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Opportunities for professional development within the International Schools Partnership (ISP).

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A diverse, vibrant, and inclusive school community.

Safeguarding Statement
The Hamilton International School and ISP are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must provide criminal background checks from all countries where they have resided in the last 10 years.