Organization:  Silverleaf Academy Ltd

 Location:  Silverleaf Academy, Usa River Campus, Tanzania

 Position:  Head of Upper Primary (Grades 5, 6, and  7)

 Contract Type:  Full Time

 Contract Duration:  2 years

 Line Manager:  Head Teacher

 Direct Reports:  Grade Leads and Teachers

 Organization Overview:

Silverleaf  Academy  is  a  chain  of  affordable  private  pre-primary  and  primary  schools  in  Tanzania,  providing  high-quality  education  to  lower-middle-income  families.  Using  Tanzania’s  national  curriculum,  Silverleaf  incorporates  a  tech-supported  and  inclusive  learning  approach.  The  school  emphasizes  the  mastery  of  basic  skills  like  reading,  writing,  and  math,  while  nurturing  critical  thinking,  collaboration,  and  entrepreneurial  abilities.  Silverleaf’s  mission  is  to  prepare  students  for  the  future  with  well-rounded  skills.  The  academy  is  currently  scaling  up  its  Usa  River  campus  to serve over 1,000 students by January 2025.

 Role Overview:

The  Head  of  Upper  Primary  is  responsible  for  overseeing  the  academic  and  developmental  progress  of  students  in  Grades  5,  6,  and  7.  Reporting  to  the  Head  Teacher,  this  role  involves  implementing  the  curriculum,  managing  the  teaching  team,  tracking  student  progress,  and  ensuring  that  students  meet  the  desired  learning  outcomes.  The  Head  of  Upper  Primary  also  plays  a  key  role  in  supporting  the  holistic  development  of  students  through  co-curricular  programs and engaging with parents to promote a strong home-school partnership.

1. School Culture and Team Development
   • Conduct performance  evaluations  for  teaching  staff,  providing  feedback  on  strengths  and areas for development for Grade 5, 6 and 7.

In  partnership  with  the  head  teacher  to  implement  a  yearly  professional  development  vision  for  the  school,  yearly  development  calendar,  weekly  coaching  and  development  experience of teammates, and ensure a strong performance appraisal system.

Foster  a  positive  and  collaborative  environment  among  teachers  and  staff  for  Grade  5,6,7.

• Implement and lead cultural activities and rituals for Grade 5, 6 and 7.
• Facilitate a  culture  of  self-awareness  where  teammates  of  Grade  5,6  and  7  value  personal and professional development and are invested in feedback and growth.
• Conduct daily  bi-weekly  cultural,  academic,  and  tech walkthroughs   and  observations  for  Grade 5,6 and 7.

2. Student Experience:  Academic  Performance,  Student  Development,  Behavior  and  Co-curriculars

• • Support the  Head  Teacher  to  Implement  a  yearly  student  experience  vision  and  plan  for  the school.
  • Support the  Head  Teacher  to  Implement  a  yearly  and  measurable  plan  to  ensure  that  students  are  being  developed  academically,  socially  and  emotionally  and  in  their  co-curriculars experience.
  • Partnering with  the  School  Manager  and  the  Head  Teacher  to  set  targets  for  all  academic metrics by grade level and by student.
  • Attend weekly  academic  data  meetings  to  ensure  that  the academic   targets  are  being
  • Implement targeted intervention programs for struggling students in Grade 5,6 and 7.
  • Facilitate health  and  wellness  programs  for  physical  and  mental  well-being  for  Grade  5,  6  and 7.
  • Facilitate student leadership opportunities, such as student councils for Grade 5,6 and 7.
  • Attend biweekly  Student  Leaders  meeting  to  ensure  that  student  voice  is  guiding  decision making and development.
  • Ensuring that  the  child  protection  policy  and  child  wellness  policies  are  followed  and  leading the campus AAR as needed for Grade 5,6 and 7.
  • Conduct weekly audits   to  ensure  that the   child  protection  protection  policy  and  child  wellness policies are followed on Grade 5,6 and 7.
  • Ensuring that positive behavior practices are implementedFor Grade 5,6 and 7.  Ensuring use of Class Dojo to reinforce behavior management Grade 5,6 and 7.
  • Ensuring all  issues  of  behavior  concerns  are  addressed  or  escalated  before  the  end  of  day of occurrence.
  • Ensure execution  of  co-curricular  activities  by  coordinating  with  co-curricular  co-ordinator  and  external  partners,  and  ensuring  activities  are  diverse,  engaging,  and  aligned with development goals. Ensure a well-rounded club and sports program.
  • Support participation in extracurricular competitions.

3. School  Sustainability  and  Operations:  Enrollment,  Operational  Efficiencies  and  Finance

• Work with the Head Teacher to ensure smooth day-to-day academic operations, including scheduling of teaching timetables,  assessments schedules, and teaching &  learning resources management.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety protocols and child protection policies for Grade 5,6 and 7.

4. Community  Engagement  :  Parents,  Community  Members,  Partner  Organizations  and Stakeholders

• Support the  Head  Teacher  to  Implement  regular  feedback  mechanisms  for  all  stakeholders, including parents, community members, and partners.
• Support the  Head  teacher  to  organize  regular  parent-teacher  conferences  to  discuss  student  progress,  set  goals,  and  provide  academic  and  behavioral  Ensure communication channels with parents are clear and consistent.

 Education and Experience Requirements:

• Education: Must have a teaching degree from a recognized  Institution by the  government of Tanzania.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience,  with at least 2 years in a  leadership or supervisory role (e.g., Grade Coordinator, Head of Department).
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire  teachers to achieve academic goals.

Experience in curriculum development and teacher training.

• Student-Centric Approach: Strong background in student  assessment, development, and creating student-centered learning environments.
• Community Engagement: Experience in building relationships  with parents and  communities to support student success.
• Languages: Proficiency in both English and Kiswahili.

 Values:

The  Head  of  Upper  Primary  is  expected  to  embody  and  promote  the  core  values  of  Silverleaf  Academy:

1. Lead the Way: Practice empathy, serve as a role model, and demonstrate servant
2. Speak, Listen, and Learn: Foster collaboration, share  ideas, and respect diverse
3. Ask Why and Why Not: Encourage critical thinking,  innovation, and evidence-based  decision-making.
4. Build for the Future: Equip students with the skills  and mindsets needed for the world of
5. Mission Focus: Commit  to achieving clear goals and maintaining focus on academic and  developmental outcomes.