Dy HOD, Business Management & Accountancy

Purpose-

The role holder is responsible for managing the teachers in the department, inspiring and facilitating the best possible teaching and learning in the given subject.

• Demonstrates the necessary subject knowledge and methodological strategies to effectively educate students.
• Assists in managing curriculum and study courses for the students’ development.
• Provides students with structure and support in a safe learning environment to enable them to develop socially, emotionally and morally.
• Introduces new study patterns among the students to develop their interest and do regular studies.
• Gives practical analysis of the courses to create interest.
• Develops the lesson plan in accordance with the curriculum guidelines, and presents the lesson plans to the academic coordinators for approval.
• Plans lessons based on inquiry, focussed on conceptual understanding, differentiated to meet the needs of all learners and informed by assessment (formative and summative)
• Reviews the feedback from the academic coordinators and revises the lesson plans accordingly
• Keeps up to date with the latest teaching aids, such as the use of technology in classroom learning, and integrate these into the teaching process
• Creates challenging and engaging learning opportunities for students, and fosters a classroom atmosphere that is conducive for learning
• Develops worksheets, handouts, and other learning materials in line with the lesson plan and curriculum, as well as the assessments and examinations.
• Responsible for the timely marking and correction of assignments completed by the students

Organizational Competence:

• Creates a well-organized, orderly and task-oriented learning environment.
• Assesses students’ progress and reports to the principal about them. Conduct assessment tests to evaluate students’ progress
• Assesses, records and reports on the development, progress and results of students
• Identifies students who may require additional assistance, academic or non-academic, and ensures they receive the necessary support
• Contributes to extra-curricular activities and participates in school activities such as assemblies, meetings and conferences
• Ensures the safety of students at all times

Reflection and Development:

• Reflects regularly on the development of personal and professional capabilities.
• Communicates the development of students to the Coordinator & Principal.

• Collaborates with other teachers to share new ideas, teaching approaches, content and professional knowledge
• Communicates and provides feedback to the parents during the Parent Teacher Meetings, and whenever necessary

Interpersonal Competence:

• Creates an atmosphere of trust by dealing with students in a positive and open way.
• Ensures open communication channel and coordination with parents and others involved in the education and development of the students.
• Enables students understand their strengths and weaknesses in order to support their learning and personal development.

As HOD- Job Requirements :

• Understanding curriculum standards and Principles of Business Management & Accountancy
• Creating stimulating lesson plans to foster maximum student’s engagement in Business Management & Accountancy
• Developing a curiosity and enjoyment of Business Management & Accountancy, and appreciate its elegance and power
• Promoting the universality of Business Management & Accountancy and its multicultural, international and historical perspectives
• Adjusting teaching practices to support differentiated learning.
• Enabling students to independently and collaboratively extend their understanding of the subject
• Taking action to apply and transfer skills to alternative situations, to other areas of knowledge and to future developments in their local and global communities
• Taking part in the process of mentoring and supervising of the Extended Essay component and internal assessment component of the IB for the subject.
• Willing to teach Business Management & Accountancy across the curriculum, age and ability ranges.
• Identifying and teaching study skills that will develop students' ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Planning activities and worksheets to include approaches to learning.
• Well versed with all curricula requirements.
• 3-5 yrs of experience in leadership role.
• Comfortable in handling the members of Business Management & Accountancy department.
• Adept at providing innovative solutions to departmental concerns.
• Creative at introducing new initiatives and mathematics techniques within the department.

• Graduate & Bachelor in Education (Specialisation in Subject for Middle teacher & senior teacher)
• Masters in the desired Subject with International Teaching Qualification / Certificate that qualifies for accreditation according to IB educational system OR Cambridge Curriculum.
• Computer literacy, is required to work on software.
• Fluent English Level: reading, writing, speaking; a professional command of the English language.
• Strong technology application skills.
• Ability to support Blended cum Hybrid Learning.
• Competent in applying the principles of Digital Pedagogy