About the job

THIS JOB VACANCY IS FOR KOPILA VALLEY SCHOOL (KVS)

KVS is a nonprofit school managed by the Kopila Valley Sewa Samaj, an NGO registered in Surkhet, Nepal, and funded by BlinkNow Foundation USA to provide world-class education to the neediest children who deserve the best education. Our mission is to change the world by empowering Nepal’s children. We provide our students a free education, educational materials, health treatment and medicine, counseling, and a place to live. With our innovative future program, we strive to provide our children with career guidance, and scholarships for further studies. 

The Blink Now Foundation is a 501(c)(3) based in New Jersey which, through its country office in Nepal, oversees these programs in rural Nepal. Every day we strive to create a sustainable organization working to educate all of Kopila’s children until they are ready to enter the world as happy, skilled, confident, self-sufficient adults. We believe we can serve as a model for quality education in Nepal. We will strive to provide our children with scholarships (should they choose to pursue higher education), and the skills required to enter the world as global citizens, and ambassadors for change.

ABOUT THE ROLE: Head of the English Department

The Head of Department (English) is responsible for leading the English department (lower secondary and secondary level) to ensure high-quality teaching and learning in line with school expectations. This role involves overseeing the development of the subject area, enhancing teaching practices, monitoring student progress, managing department resources effectively, and fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Application Deadline: Rolling basis.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in a relevant subject, with 5 years of experience in teaching, and 2 years of experience in working as an HOD or in any leadership position.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership, Management, and Development of the Subject Area.

• Direct and supervise the work of English department colleagues, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Take a reflective and evaluative approach to enhance the department's effectiveness, utilizing data and evidence to inform school management.
• Set challenging targets for the department and individual staff members, contributing positively to curriculum development.
• Assess teaching standards and student learning through lesson observations and feedback mechanisms.
• Lead professional development initiatives for English department staff, serving as a role model and providing support as needed.

Development and Enhancement of Teaching and Learning

• Lead by example in delivering engaging and effective English language instruction.
• Create a conducive learning environment that fosters enthusiasm and confidence among staff and students.
• Design, implement, and review curricula and schemes of work, ensuring alignment with school objectives and standards.
• Provide guidance on appropriate teaching methods and resource utilization to meet diverse student needs.
• Ensure all students, including those with special educational needs, achieve high standards in English language proficiency.
• Evaluate the impact of teaching practices on student progress through various measures, including student and parent feedback.
• Implement interventions as needed to support student learning and attainment, in alignment with school reporting policies.

Leadership and Management of the Department as a Team

• Conduct regular meetings with English department staff, facilitating communication and collaboration.
• Foster a culture of collective responsibility, shared aims, and consistent expectations within the department.
• Provide mentorship, motivation, and support to colleagues, delegating responsibilities as appropriate.
• Identify and acquire appropriate resources for the English department, ensuring efficient and safe utilization.
• Prepare and submit annual budget proposals to meet departmental needs.

The above list of responsibilities is not comprehensive, and the HOD- English may be required to take on additional responsibilities, as determined by his/her manager.

If you think this opportunity will amplify your career growth, we encourage you to "Apply".