Head of Department, PE & CCA; AWWA School

Work to achieve AWWA school vision of empowering students to thrive in the community

• Lead in the development of the vision, goals, plans and implementation of PE curriculum & CCA programmes
• Customise curriculum, pedagogy and assessment methods to enhance students’ learning experiences
• Lead the implementation of a framework for monitoring and evaluating instructional programmes, classroom practices and student progress

• Provide mentorship and training to teaching staff to encourage performance improvement, reflective practice and facilitate skill development
• Facilitate school professional learning teams and network learning communities in the SPED sector

• Lead cross-functional teams to plan and implement school or AWWA-wide programmes
• Establish and develop partnerships with stakeholders (e.g. families, community or mainstream partners, allied professionals) to achieve desired outcomes

• Foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, collaboration and innovation
• Lead the formulation, implementation and evaluation of work plans and initiatives related to ensure alignment with the school’s vision and priorities
• Plan and manage allocated budget and resources

• Participate in AWWA-wide programmes and initiatives
• Undertake any other relevant duties as and when assigned by the Principal, AWWA CEO or School Management Committee

• Bachelor Degree (preferably in Special Education)
• Diploma in Special Education (NIE) is a must

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience with at least 2 years in a Senior Teacher position
• Experience working with persons with disabilities is an added advantage

• Be an exemplary and holistic social leader who is insightful and courageous
• Lead the organisation and its members through effective management and leadership practices aligned with MISSION Framework and Serving Leadership Principles

Note:

The above responsibilities are by no means exhaustive and are subject to amendment whenever needed.

Reference taken from The SPED Teaching Profession:
Journeys of Excellence & AWWA Management and Leadership (ML) Competencies