Head of Grade

We are looking to hire for this position starting in July 2026, with flexibility regarding the start date.

Reports to:

Vice Principal (Senior School)

School Section:

Senior School

Responsibility Allowance Level:

3

Management Time Allowance:

5 lessons per week

Please Note: Experience in teaching a subject within the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is preferred.

Key Working Relationships:

• Vice Principal (Senior School)
• Assistant Principal (Safeguarding)
• Assistant Principal (IBDP Coordinator)
• Learning Coordinators
• Fellow Heads of Grades
• Tutors
• Teachers
• Students
• Parents

Overall Purpose of this Position:

The aim is to support all students in their personal and academic journeys through a customized approach to holistic education.

Working under the Vice Principal (Senior School), the Head of Grade will be responsible for the pastoral care and academic advancement of students, emphasizing the four pillars of learning at SJI International: academic programs, service, co-curricular activities, and outdoor education.

Duties:

The responsibilities outlined in this job description complement those typically expected of a Classroom Teacher. The Principal may adjust these duties, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the role, consistent with the salary and job title.

Staff Management

• Lead a group of Tutors and facilitate team meetings.
• Support the professional development of Tutors.
• Evaluate and enhance the quality of pastoral care provided by the team.
• Ensure Tutors conduct effective Tutor Group and Enrichment Period sessions.
• Update Tutors on any changes to school policy.
• Collaborate with subject leaders (HODs/HOFs) to improve learning and student outcomes.
• Engage in decision-making and policy development across the school.
• Co-lead expeditions for grades 7 to 9 or 10 to 12.

Student Progress

• Supervise the reporting process for the Grade. Guide Tutors in generating reports, ensuring compliance with deadlines and quality standards.
• Monitor individual student academic progress by reviewing reports and data, following up as necessary with students, parents, and teachers.
• Track student involvement in the Enrichment Programme, ensuring adherence to expectations related to Service, CCA, and Outdoor Education.
• Participate in and organize Parent/Teacher Consultation evenings, coordinating as needed with parents/guardians and relevant personnel.
• Ensure smooth transitions between educational stages, including from Elementary to High School, the selection of IGCSE subjects, and the selection of IBDP subjects.
• Collaborate with the Vice-Principal (Senior School) and Senior Council students to organize the Orientation Programme for the relevant grade. Develop an Induction Programme for late admissions to ensure optimal integration into the student community.
• Communicate specific student needs to all staff members as appropriate (including Learning Development needs, health concerns, etc.).
• Write and research references upon request.
• Oversee the planning of regular Grade assemblies.

Student Welfare

• Get to know each student in the year group as thoroughly as possible.
• Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians of students in the year group, building strong relationships with the Parent Support Group (by meeting regularly with the PSG).
• Refer students to the Assistant Principal (Safeguarding) and Deputy Safeguarding Lead for necessary counseling.
• Collaborate closely with the Learning Support Department, particularly regarding students with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges (conduct regular Support Service Meetings).

Attendance

• Promote and celebrate good attendance and punctuality.
• Ensure that Tutors register students accurately and intervene with students/parents when attendance issues arise within the Tutor Group.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality within the Grade, developing intervention strategies for improvement.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.