Senior School Improvement Officer

Senior School Improvement Officer

Salary: CI$77,712 - $87,948 per annum

The post holder will partner with schools to provide results-oriented challenge and support for school improvement, to raise standards of achievement and improve the quality of teaching and learning:

• Supervising, mentoring and supporting principals; monitoring student and school performance and operations, and providing the necessary challenge and support for improvement;
• Ensuring the effective implementation of national policy initiatives, especially in regard to students experiencing significant barriers to their learning; and 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 postgraduate university degree from an accredited university and teaching certification is required. A Master's Degree in Public Policy, or MA or MSc. in Education Management or equivalent would be considered an asset.
• The post holder must have 15 years successful experience in education leadership positions including 5 years as a Principal. This experience may be at the primary or secondary level however the post holder must have a strong understanding of issues and practice at both levels.
• The post holder will also require a minimum of 5 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.
• Excellent oral and 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 a 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.

Detailed job descriptions and the Government application form are available online at www.education.gov.ky/jobs

Please submit the official government application form and your resume via e-mail to edu.recruitment@gov.ky  

Deadline for receipt of applications: April 20th 2014