Senior School Improvement Officer

The Department of Education Services invites applicants for the following post:

Senior School Improvement Officer

Salary: US$110,943 – $145,557 per annum

The post holder will provide strategic advice, challenge and support school improvement to raise standards of progress and attainment across all government schools, including:

• Provide with the Deputy Director strategic leadership to Early Years, Primary and High Schools across the Cayman Islands in order to deliver the priorities in the Ministry of Education Strategic plan.
• Provide schools with the required support and challenge in order to support achievement and attainment of students across all age groups and narrow the achievement gap of SEND and vulnerable students.
• Take part in and lead school supportive reviews annually. Provide advice and guidance to schools in relation to OES inspections
• Working collaboratively with principals, teachers, and other education professionals to contribute to the identification and development of national priorities and strategies for school improvement.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university required
• Professional teaching qualification from a recognized institution/authority required
• Master’s Degree in Public Policy, or MA or MSc in Education Management or equivalent required
• A National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL) or equivalent required
• ILM 3 Leadership and Management preferred or undertaken within 18 months of being appointed
• At least ten years successful teaching experience, to include seven in education leadership positions including five years as a Principal with specific experience in primary or secondary education. However the post holder must have a strong understanding of issues and practice at both levels
• A minimum of five years’ experience at senior levels within a Ministry, Education Department or District, performing relevant functions, such as supporting school improvement, driving education reform, education planning, policy development and programme management
• Strong and successful experience working within a multi-cultural environment and in contexts with students with a wide range of abilities is required
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, focused and comprehensible documents for various audiences and purposes with the ability to persuade, influence and motivate others
• Excellent strategic planning and project management skills, including the ability to manage and deliver on schedule several projects at once
• Effective mentoring and coaching skills and the ability to foster cooperative working and learning relationships with various stakeholders to meet shared objectives
• The ability to work cooperatively in teams, with different kinds of people, contributing to team decisions and maintaining team relationships by supporting others.

The Cayman Islands offers one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean. It is a tax-free jurisdiction, with friendly welcoming people, combining the very best of the relaxed Caribbean attitude and modern living. Its proximity to Miami also provides easy access to North America and the rest of the Caribbean.

The remuneration package for the successful candidate is offered without deductions. The Cayman Islands Government provides an additional 12% pension contribution and 100% health insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents

A pre-employment drug screen and a Police Records check are conditions of employment.

To apply and view the detailed Job Description, please visit us at www.careers.gov.ky.

Application Deadline: 11:59pm Friday 25th October 2024