HS Head of Sixth Form (JobRef#B210-27-28).

CAYMAN PREP & HIGH SCHOOL
Owned and operated by the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

Cayman Prep and High School is a private, co-educational Christian school with over 1,000 students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 13 and offers a British-based international curriculum leading to (I)GCSE and A-level qualifications. The school is renowned for providing a stimulating learning environment in which our students become critical, creative thinkers, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners. This is evident in our consistent record of outstanding academic achievements, pastoral care, and wide range of extra-curricular activities.

The High School invites applications from fully qualified, enthusiastic, and experienced Caymanians, Caymanian Status Holders, and Permanent Residents with the Right to Work to join our high-performing team in the following position:

Head of Sixth Form (Job Ref# B210-27-28)

Responsibilities for the position will include, but will not be limited to:
• Be the lead person for the provision of high-quality Sixth Form education and student care.
• Contribute to leadership decisions on all aspects of policy, development, and organisation by playing a significant role in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the School’s Improvement Plan.
• Organise key interventions for students who are underperforming and review the effectiveness of these interventions in a timely manner to ensure all students are making progress.
• Be responsible for the OES areas as pertaining to Sixth Form including relevant areas of the school improvement plan
• Liaise with parents and students regularly, with updates, concerns, and support.
• Support and encourage extra-curricular provision and community activities.
• Plan and deliver an induction day for all Year 12 students with the Head of Year 12.
• Plan and deliver evening parent and student events offering guidance on University and College applications
• Support students in University and College applications.
• Provide advice and support for students in careers awareness and University research, course selection through the Unifrog platform, UCAS, CommonApp, OUAC and other application portals as necessary.
• Provide support and relevant documentation for students applying for Scholarships.
• Working with the Head of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning to monitor, transfer and reference documentation for new admissions and leavers.
• Work with the Scholarship Secretariat preparing students for their higher education funding.
• Develop, monitor and support a ‘Record of Achievement’ system throughout the Key Stage utilising the Unifrog platform, in conjunction with tutors and students.
• Develop an effective and impactful transition programme for all students entering Year 12.
• Deliver information evenings to middle school students at their schools to support application to CPHS Sixth Form.
• Deliver results in person on site for summer exams series cycle.
• Attend, participate and support community events.
• Teach, deliver all aspects of learning and carry out the professional duties of a teacher as required (up to 60% teaching load).

Qualifications, experience and skills required for the position listed above are:
• A university degree in a relevant subject area with an internationally recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE/PGDE, HDip. Ed or a Bachelor of Education.
• A minimum of five (5) years of outstanding and varied teaching practice and experience in school(s) the British Curriculum.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in school educational leadership and development, preferably leading Sixth Form.
• Must have experience in supporting student applications to Universities in the UK, USA and Canada with willingness to undergo training to support students applying in other countries around the world.
• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum for England and Wales and in-depth and up to date knowledge and understanding of examination boards requirements.
• A clear understanding of the teaching and learning processes, recent developments in education and of the factors and strategies that can impact upon student performance.
• A clear understanding and experience of Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and procedures.
• A commitment to gaining further qualifications and/or accreditation in Educational Leadership.
• Excellent organisational, communication and ICT skills.
• High level of personal integrity and confidentiality.
• Think strategically, analytically and creatively.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Products and Management Information Systems.
• Prior experience teaching and leading in a multicultural international school environment is an advantage.
Candidates will be expected to fully adhere to and support the Christian ethos of the school.

Salary range for the position listed above is CI$53,700.00 – CI$75,700.00 per annum commensurate with experience based on the school’s point salary scale. Benefits include:

• Generous medical insurance plan – medical premium cost paid for employee at 100%
• Contribution to a pension plan
• Annual travel allowance
• Discounted school fees: first child 100% and 50% for up to 2 additional dependent children
• Generous school holidays
• Continued Professional Development Opportunities throughout the School Year

Cayman Prep and High School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and expects the same commitment from all our employees. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including prohibition from teaching checks, identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and three satisfactory employment checks.

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF SUBMITTED ON THE RELEVANT SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM and submitted along with a cover letter and CV.

Applicants must apply using this link - https://wkf.ms/4hzQ4LD

The cover letter should be addressed to:
Mr. Karl Murphy, High School Principal
559 Walkers Road
P.O. Box 10013
Grand Cayman KY1-1001
Cayman Islands

For further information about all job vacancies and how to apply please use this link - www.cayprep.edu.ky/about-cphs/vacancies/

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Responsibilities
• Be the lead person for the provision of high quality Sixth Form education and student care.
• Support the Principal, Head of Curriculum, Learning and Teaching and Head of Pastoral Care & Student Services in providing a clear direction for the development of the Sixth Form.
• Present a positive image of CPHS both within and beyond school which supports its ethos.
• Contribute to leadership decisions on all aspects of policy, development and organisation by playing a significant role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the school’s improvement plan.
• Support the Principal and Academic Leadership Team in achieving Excellent OES standards for Sixth Form.
• Lead Sixth Form Tutors, Head of Year and coordinate meetings.
• Work with tutors and subject teachers to organise options information evenings for Year 11, along with mentoring and careers guidance.
• Formally attend other schools locally to promote the Sixth Form and to recruit new students.
• Establish links with external bodies and speakers, ensuring a range of guest speakers for all Sixth Form students on a range of topics.
• Prepare articles for the biweekly newsletter in relation to Sixth Form events.
• Work with the Admissions officer to work through applications to Sixth Form and organise offers.
• Teach up to a 60% teaching load.

Sixth Form Destinations
• Provide advice and support for students in careers awareness and university research, course selection through the Unifrog platform, UCAS, CommonApp, OUAC and other application portals as necessary.
• Work with form tutors and subject teachers to ensure all references/personal statements are facilitated in a timely manner.
• Provide and support relevant documentation for students applying for Scholarships.
• Work with The Head of Curriculum and Teaching and Learning to monitor, transfer and reference documentation for new admissions and leavers.
• Monitor the EPQ programme.
• Work with the Scholarship Secretariat preparing students for their higher education funding.
• Develop, monitor and support a ‘Record of Achievement’ system throughout the Sixth Form utilising the Unifrog platform, in conjunction with tutors and students.
• Develop an effective and impactful transition programme for all students entering Year 12.
• Deliver information evenings to high school students at their schools to support application to CPHS Sixth Form.
• Deliver results in person on site for summer exams series cycle.

Sixth Form Careers advice & guidance
• Conduct student-focused, impartial, personal career guidance interviews with Sixth Form students, which challenge and support them to make informed, realistic and adaptable career decisions based on self and opportunity awareness, aspirations, motivation, confidence and approach to learning and which, if necessary, broaden their horizons.
• Use expert knowledge of careers information and labour market information to enable students to identify, access, interpret and utilise valid and current information that is relevant to them, including the appropriate use of information technology, e.g., social media and web-based information sources.
• Organise careers fairs and other relevant activities at the High School
• Assist, where relevant, with the monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the effectiveness of the career guidance programme in achieving the OES standards and guidelines.
• Communicate with relevant external agencies and networks for the benefit of students and the enhancement of the career guidance programme.
• Involve parents and carers, where relevant, in the career guidance programme and support provided to their child and attend parents’ evenings as required.
• Provide entrance advice and manage the UCAS information process for Sixth Form students.
• Regularly update and communicate careers information to students and parents through a variety of channels.
• Consult with teaching staff regarding subject selection to prepare students for university and post 16 pathways.
• Liaise with Pastoral Head of Year 12 and 13 to plan and implement appropriate events and excursions for Year 12 and 13 students.
• Manage and provide supporting documentation all overseas university and scholarship applications for Year 12 students, including final submissions to UCAS (and any other individual universities as required).
• Manage and produce academic transcripts for current and past students as required for university applications.
• Advise students, when required, on entrance requirements and deadlines for international institutions.
• Liaise with and communicate deadlines to relevant staff to provide references and letters of recommendation for Year 12 student college, university and scholarship applications.

** A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE **