About Silverleaf Academy
Silverleaf
believes that quality education should be accessible to every child. We
know education levels the playing field. We are Tanzania’s first chain
of affordable pre-primary and primary schools, educating children aged
3-14. Our mission is to provide lower-middle income urban families with
the highest quality education possible at the most affordable price.
Silverleaf schools deploy an inclusive, tech-supported curriculum inside
every classroom, and adopt an innovative team teaching approach
with an aggressive in-service training program. Our schools are designed to combat widespread student underperformance typically seen within severely resource-constrained Tanzanian schools.
with an aggressive in-service training program. Our schools are designed to combat widespread student underperformance typically seen within severely resource-constrained Tanzanian schools.
It
is our promise to our students and their parents that Silverleaf
students will not leave school without full mastery of the basic skills
of writing, reading and math, while also being prepared for a world
where critical thinking, team collaboration, and entrepreneurship are
paramount.
Silverleaf
has 2 fully operational Academies with slightly under 500 students
between them. Silverleaf aims to serve over 10,000 students within the
next 8 years.
About the Role
Position: Education Deputy
Reporting to: Director of Educational (direct), CEO (indirect)
Location: Arusha region, Tanzania, Manyara region, Tanzania
Contract: Full-time paid position
Term: 1-year minimum
Summary of Position
Silverleaf
Academy is looking for a Deputy of Education who will work to
implement, manage and grow the educational programming of Silverleaf
Academy within Tanzania. They will work with, and report directly to,
the Director of Education.
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The
Education Deputy will ensure all aspects of the company’s education
model are being fully developed, implemented, and evaluated. The
Education Deputy will also take the lead in building capacity in our
education staff on how to implement Silverleaf’s student-centred
pedagogy. Ensuring our schools run smoothly and managing and upskilling
our education staff are the key responsibilities of this position.
The
Education Deputy will also ensure that our schools’ performance is
systematically captured and regularly reviewed. The Education Deputy
will take the lead in managing, supervising and helping refine our
teacher recruitment processes. This position will oversee quality
assurance for all curriculum ensuring the teaching and learning
occurring in classrooms meets Silverleaf’s high academic standards. For
the right candidate, this could provide an unrivalled leadership
opportunity to shape the educational delivery of a rapidly-expanding
school chain, whilst delivering real impact for young Tanzanian
students.
As
a foundational member of a small central team, this position will also
contribute to all areas of effective implementation including giving
necessary input into the areas of school operations and finance.
The
Silverleaf pedagogy is very child-centred and therefore combines a
range of world-class, proven techniques that form the Silverleaf
Educational model. This position will ensure the delivery of this design
and in continuing to develop the educational components of the model as
further learnings emerge.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
● Lead on recruitment, supervision and continuous professional development of Silverleaf academic staff
● Oversee implementation of educational policies and procedures related to curriculum, staff monitoring, student assessment, and overall delivery of the Silverleaf Education Model
● Quality control of curriculum implementation and educational program delivery
● Development of educational resources and tools for delivery of the educational model and ensure full implementation within classes
● Oversee technology implementation and management within schools
● Assist in managing and developing educational partnerships with teacher training colleges, other NGO’s and educational support companies.
● Participate in Senior Management team meetings and decision-making.
● Be a role model to all Silverleaf Academy central and school-based staff at all times.
● Participate in all elements of Silverleaf’s business and operations.
Qualifications/Experience:
● 3+ years in classroom teaching experience (international experience preferred)
● Experience leading teacher training and/or department management position
● Excellent leadership skills and experience of managing others (who may not speak English as a first language)
● Comfortable working in a fast-moving, start-up environment
● International background, but committed to living and working in various areas in the Tanzanian Northern zone.
● Strong relationship building skills and teamwork
● Desire to innovate around curriculum, teacher performance and student achievement
● High-level technology skills
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You’ll fit into our culture if you:
● You show a deep commitment to Silverleaf’s mission, vision, and culture
● You are constantly seeking new opportunities to add value to your work
● You value high standards of professionalism and rigor
● You value transparency as key to building collaborative teams
● You have an entrepreneurial approach to addressing social and economic challenges
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis – send CV and cover letter, specifically mentioning any relevant experience in East Africa to Kerri@silverleaf.co.tz and Sean@silverleaf.co.tz
● Lead on recruitment, supervision and continuous professional development of Silverleaf academic staff
● Oversee implementation of educational policies and procedures related to curriculum, staff monitoring, student assessment, and overall delivery of the Silverleaf Education Model
● Quality control of curriculum implementation and educational program delivery
● Development of educational resources and tools for delivery of the educational model and ensure full implementation within classes
● Oversee technology implementation and management within schools
● Assist in managing and developing educational partnerships with teacher training colleges, other NGO’s and educational support companies.
● Participate in Senior Management team meetings and decision-making.
● Be a role model to all Silverleaf Academy central and school-based staff at all times.
● Participate in all elements of Silverleaf’s business and operations.
Read Also:
● 3+ years in classroom teaching experience (international experience preferred)
● Experience leading teacher training and/or department management position
● Excellent leadership skills and experience of managing others (who may not speak English as a first language)
● Comfortable working in a fast-moving, start-up environment
● International background, but committed to living and working in various areas in the Tanzanian Northern zone.
● Strong relationship building skills and teamwork
● Desire to innovate around curriculum, teacher performance and student achievement
● High-level technology skills
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You’ll fit into our culture if you:
● You show a deep commitment to Silverleaf’s mission, vision, and culture
● You are constantly seeking new opportunities to add value to your work
● You value high standards of professionalism and rigor
● You value transparency as key to building collaborative teams
● You have an entrepreneurial approach to addressing social and economic challenges
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis – send CV and cover letter, specifically mentioning any relevant experience in East Africa to Kerri@silverleaf.co.tz and Sean@silverleaf.co.tz
