Head of Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School

Position Title	Head of Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School
Location	Tanzania
Agency	Aga Khan Education Services
Sector	Social Development
About the Agency	Aga Khan Education Services: (AKES) currently operates more than 300 schools and advanced educational programmes that provide quality pre-school, primary, secondary, and higher secondary education services to students in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Tajikistan. More information....
The position	Established in 1905, the Aga Khan Mzizima Secondary School (AKMSS) Dar-es-Salaam is a private, not for profit, co-educational school operated by Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES, T). It is one of four AKES schools in Tanzania and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, IGCSE at Grades 10 and 11 and the National (NECTA) curriculum from Form 1-6. AKES,T is recruiting for a school leader with the skills, experience and drive to lead an intense school improvement and change process.  The Head will be responsible for: the overall academic and financial performance of the school  the development and implementation of a strategic turnaround plan  recruiting and building a high-performing team of culturally-diverse faculty  the monitoring and tracking of key performance indicators  implementing annual performance appraisals and professional development plans  appropriate systems to meet and maintain authorization requirements for the IBO, CIE and CIS.
The requirements	Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience: At least five years’ experience, with demonstrable achievements of leading a Grade 6-12 reputable international school.  Evidence of experience with driving a change process and resilience when experiencing difficulties inherent in an emerging system.  A proven track record in the effective and efficient management of fiscal and human resources.  Experience with the International Baccalaureate curriculum Diploma Programme and / or the IGCSE.  A Masters Degree in Education from a reputable, accredited university.  Excellent team-building skills, with proven experience in leading, motivating and empowering teams.  Ability to work in an organization with central management functions and a Board of Directors. Applicants for the above position, qualifying the above criteria are encouraged to apply with their CV and a letter of application describing their experience.
Salary	Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Apply by	06-Apr-2014