Innovation and Digital Technologies Lead

The Egyptian Education Platform (EEP) group of schools in Egypt is looking to appoint an inspiring and passionate individual to become the platform’s strategic lead for the provision of Innovation and Digital Technologies.  Innovation and Digital Technologies Lead position is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic leader with previous experience. 

The role will be hugely rewarding and will provide an excellent platform for career development. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, hardworking and committed to the EEP’s vision and ethos. The responsibility allowance and timetable remission are commensurate with the professionalism and commitment required.

“Leadership is the most decisive factor for a digital program’s success or failure. Increasing c-level involvement is a positive sign, and the creation of a CIDO role seems to be a leading indicator for increasing the speed of advancement.” (McKinsey, 2014)

Reporting to:

·        Director of capabilities

Key duties and responsibilities will include: 

·        In-line with the EEP Vision, develop the strategic vision for Innovation and Digital Technologies across the platform 

·        Ensure the vision for Innovation and Digital Technologies supports the aims, priorities and ethos of the schools in the cluster 

·        Manage a school’s subject leaders’ network to liaise directly with subject leaders and their line managers 

·        Alongside the Central Education Team (CET) and schools’ leadership, quality assure, achieve and maintain outstanding learning and teaching of Innovation and Digital Technology experiences within specific phases and across the schools 

·        Alongside the CET and schools’ leadership, support the planning for the continuous training and development of staff and those delivering Innovation and Digital Technology curricula across the schools 

·        Alongside the CET and schools’ leadership, support the review of curricula to ensure the best possible outcomes for students with seamless transitions between each phase of the schools 

·        Alongside the CET and schools’ leadership, support the cluster’s Extra-Curricular programme for the relevant subject areas, providing high-quality opportunities for learning during term-time  

·        Manage cluster resources, including the costs of all cluster partnership work and cluster participation in external events. (The schools’ leadership will directly manage internal subject budgets) 

·        Evaluate the impact of external partners in decision-making for future school budgets 

·        Oversee multiple events and organisation-wide activities and collaborations involving innovation and Technology

·        Contribute to all schools’ Activities Calendar ensuring events occur involving innovation

·        Where appropriate, support the interview/selection process for teacher and central and school-based IT staff recruitment and ensure effective induction of new staff. 

·        Actively pursue your own professional development as a leader. 

·        Oversee the training of central and school-based IT staff on the use of educational software ensuring well-resourced, efficient innovation occurs in schools. 

·        Improving the usage of digital products and services within schools in cluster and introducing new ones.

·        Implementing technologies to improve school management and supervision

·        Organizing cluster wise/Nationwise innovation initiatives and competitions

To be considered for this role, the candidate should have: 

·        A full teaching qualification, holding a B.Ed., PGCE or equivalent in the focus area of technology.

·        Strong background in teaching technology and a record of leading multiple successful technology initiatives across organizations.

·        Past experience in training teachers and adopting new platforms in Education.

·        2 years’ experience as a leader at subject leader or relevant middle leadership position 

·        Experience working in a through school environment.

·        A track record of raising achievement and improving outcomes for students 

KEY PERFORMANCE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE GOALS Flexibility + Adaptability

Is open to new ways of working, ideas and processes. Adapts quickly and effectively to new environments, people, and responsibilities. Readily adapts to stressful situations and factors outside of his/her control.

Team Building

Communicates the vision and objectives through behaviors and actions. Encourages and supports individuals through change. Fosters an environment that encourages sharing ideas and accomplishing goals as a team.

Boundaries + Self Care

Models appropriate boundaries with residents, staff, and visitors. Maintains appropriate work and personal life boundaries; actively practices self-care and seeks assistance when feeling overwhelmed.

Communication

(Verbal + Written)

Expresses views constructively in a fluent, clear, logical manner, with enthusiasm and confidence. Communicates openly and honestly and promotes an exchange of ideas. Is an effective listener – listens openly without interrupting. Shows tact, courtesy and diplomacy in dealing with others. Delivers information effectively in a variety of formats. Is succinct in communications, recognizing time is a valuable resource for all.

Documentation

Exhibits a clear understanding of the importance of documentation. Is able to efficiently navigate the organization’s database and completes documentation in a timely manner.

Relationship Management

Uses appropriate interpersonal communication methods to work effectively with peers, residents, and community organizations to meet mutual goals and objectives, builds networks to obtain cooperation. Understands that the environment at Newhouse is one of trauma healing