Deputy Head of School

Deputy Director (DD) 

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the General Director (GD), DD provides executive, administrative, and development support to the GD and School Board, as well as the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Administration. The DD serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on all matters of the GD. The DD´s principal role is to report to the GD regarding current structure, operation, and climate as well as ensure leadership teams and staff are carrying out the established policies, processes, procedures and attending to concerns raised by parents, students and staff.

Essential/Primary Responsibilities:

Executive Support

Assists the GD with daily administrative duties and completes a broad variety of administrative tasks that include managing an active calendar of appointments; completing reports; composing and preparing correspondence; and compiling documents for meetings.

Communicates with the general staff on behalf of the GD and coordinates logistics with high-level meetings both internally and externally. Coordinates meetings and strategic activities with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and members of teaching staff. 

Communicates directly and on behalf of the GD with Board members, donors, foundation staff, and others on matters related to programmatic initiatives as directed. 

Support GD in external commitments related to the School, including service on external boards, committees and other groups.

Monitor the implementation and execution of existing policies, processes and procedures, providing regular reports to the GD. 

Respond to stakeholder concerns/claims/complaints through an investigative process gathering evidence to respond both in action and communication. 

Support Staff by analysing needs including time, space and resources for learning and teaching and act as liaison for the staff to the GD and School Administrator.