Head of High School

Required Degrees: Degree in Education
Fields of Expertise: High School,   
Salary: Negotiable

Details: HEAD OF HIGH SCHOOL VACANCY

Mount Sinai International School an international school located in Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa has a vacancy for the position of Head of High School Department commencing in August 2026. Mount Sinai International School is a University of Cambridge International Examinations accredited School. Interested applicants must apply by emailing your current C.V., qualifications and references to the school email address infomountsinaiiternationalschools Please visit our school
website .mountsinaiinternationalschools for further information about the school
REPORTS TO: Managing Director of the Board of Directors
The Head of High School carries out four main functions in his/her job: management, leadership, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic planning. A more detailed list of possible activities is listed below. This may not be exhaustive; the Head of High School is expected to exercise good judgement, and work the hours necessary to ensure the efficient running of the school and to ensure its long-term success, and the best interests of the students.
Selection, interview and recommendation of teachers to the Managing Director for employment. Management of the allocation of duties to all teaching staff to ensure the effective and efficient performance of the school’s teaching, research and service functions. Induction and mentorship of new school staff. The Head of High School will be in charge of the quality control of the teachers he/she will be
required to observe classes and evaluate the teachers every term. The Head of High School will provide a report on their respective section and the teaching staff that they supervise to the Managing Director at the end of each term. The report will be a critical analysis of the relevant School department which will include recommendations for the direction and development of the
School at large. Supervise extra-curricular activities of the students of the school
The Head of High School in collaboration with the School Examinations Department will be responsible for exam time tables for the school section as well as the Term time table (period and work allocation). Scheduling of the Staff meetings and PTA meetings. The Head of High School will be responsible for implementing the High School discipline methods to be implemented (note corporal punishment is forbidden). Evaluating and approving the staff lesson plans or schemes of work for the term. One to one meetings with teachers to assess progress. The Head of High School will be responsible for the welfare of the teaching staff, all
correspondence to the Managing Director must go through the respective Head of High School first. Curriculum development and ability to add to or modify the curriculum for special needs students to promote a positive learning
experience. Prepare objectives and outlines for different courses of study and their comprehensive evaluation, both formative and summative at different year levels.
Oversee and control process of teaching, syllabus completion and establish a feedback mechanism. Staff development, working with Management in the organization of staff training, identifying staff development needs and opportunities both within the school and outside of the School. Working with the Management in regards to resource allocation in respect of the general operation of the School.
The Head of High School may be required, at the request of the Board of Directors to perform additional duties on behalf of MSIS outside of normal working hours or during school holidays. All additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the Board shall be consistent with those normally associated with the position of a Head of High School. The Head of High School will not engage in any other employment or private business that may interfere with the performance of the above duties or violate the conditions of service or if applicable the Temporary Employment Permit. During his/her employment, the Head of High School shall devote his/her whole time and attention during business hours to the business of the school and shall use his/her best endeavors to promote MSIS interests and welfare.

Candidates with previous experience working in Africa will have an added advantage.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31ST MARCH 2026