Total 2 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Bukit Damansara

Job Description & Requirements

Role

St Francis Methodist School caters to students from 6 to 18 years of age. We are looking for a passionate, adaptable educator to fill the role of Academic Head of the High School Mathematics Department. The Academic Head is a member of the Key Personnel Team which has the responsibility of ensuring teaching and learning meets the standards and practices of the school’s programmes. He/she reports to the Vice-Principal. The High School Academic Head is expected to take on an adjusted teaching load alongside departmental leadership duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop department policies to ensure continual improvement for short-term and long-term growth of the department.
• Oversee teaching & learning and ensure quality of assessments in the subject areas of Mathematics learning.
• Develop strategies to optimise student learning and ensure student and staff well-being.
• Monitor outcomes and undertake programme review and development.
• Ensure the smooth running of the department, including actively building a culture of collaboration and continual improvement.
• Lead and line-manage teachers in the Mathematics Department
• Perform administrative duties associated with the running of the department and management of resources, including the planning of continuing professional development.
• Actively engage and communicate with parents / guardians.
• Contribute to key working committees and participate in school events.
• Create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment and promote the ethos and values of the school.

Job Requirements

• A degree in Mathematics or similar area
• A MOE-recognised Diploma in Teaching or equivalent certification
• At least 5 years of teaching experience, with a minimum of 2 years as a Subject/Level Head in a High School setting
• Experience teaching international students and/or students learning English as a second language will be a distinct advantage.
• Experience in teaching IBDP Math will be an added advantage
• Familiarity with one or more of the following syllabi:
• > Singapore Cambridge 'O' Level
• > International General Certificate of Secondary Education / IGCSE (UK)
• > Western Australian Certificate of Education / WACE (Australian High School)
• > International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme / IBDP
• Ability to plan and lead in the delivery of inquiry-based learning and to integrate technology into teaching and learning.
• Keen sense of responsibility, passion to work with youths and a strong belief in holistic education.
• Good communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Capacity to inspire students of all abilities, build teams with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Skills and Attributes

• Ability to deliver, manage and develop curricula in imaginative and exciting ways.
• High proficiency with technologies for learning
• Readiness to build and nurture collaborative relationships with parents, partner schools and the community.
• Have respect for, embraces and values the diversity of experiences, ideas and experience of both students and colleagues, keen sense of empathy.

Project Manager is an integral part of the organisation, ensuring the successful development, planning, execution and close-out of all aspects of the projects. The role is responsible for the schedules of all design and build projects, establishing critical path tasks to ensure the desired completion date with an eye towards risk mitigation. The role needs to work closely with internal teams to ensure the project is executed within schedule constraints and serve as the primary liaison for external parties.

• Plan and govern project management activities, resources, equipment and information.

• Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope, objectives and priorities.

• Make sure that clients’ needs are met as projects evolve.

• Review, coordinate and execute approved contracts.

• Develop and oversee all budgets relating to the project.

• Analyse risks and opportunities through risk management.

• Oversee project procurement management.

• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that may arise.

• Act as the primary point of contact and communicate project status to all stakeholders.

• Use PM tools to monitor project activities.

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.

• Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance.

Construction background is required.