Garth Kitching

Experience

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  Northside Primary

  Sept 2001 - Dec 2014

  Deputy Headteacher and PYP Coordinator

  Roles and responsibilities: Previous Position1. To understand the implications of conceptual education and implement dynamic curriculum practice through capacity building of staff.2. To explore quality engagements in education that lead to deep, enduring conceptual understanding.3. Develop and review policies and procedures that ensure effective day-to-day running of the school.4. Lead all professional development 5. Lead the reflective appraisal process throughout the school11. Led the school through Council of International Schools (CIS) and International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) (Primary Years Programme - PYP) accreditations and authorisations – action planning, implementation and visits. 6. Develop action planning and implementation of improvement based on authorisation / accreditation reports.7. Lead curriculum workshops for the IBO Show less

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  International Education Systems

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2017

  Head of School

  I currently lead and manage a Early Years 1 (4 year olds) through to AS/ A levels fully authorised Cambridge International Examinations (Centre).

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  Al Sahwa Schools

  Jun 2018 - Feb 2022

  Lead and manange a School with 1300 students, 115 staff and lead the Council of International School, Cambridge International Examinations and International Baccalaureate authorisation and accreditation processes. Lead and manage the recruitment and appraisal process to ensure quality of teaching and learning.Manage the school budget and how this drives the Strategic Planning. Head of Primary and Deputy Director at Al Sahwa Schools, in the beautiful and ancient city of Muscat, Oman from August 2017, working with the IB PYP, MYP programmes and accreditation standards and practices set out by the Council of International Schools.

  • School's Director

    Aug 2018 - Feb 2022

  • Deputy Director

    Aug 2017 - Feb 2022

  • Head of Primary and Deputy Director

    Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
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  Botswana Ash (PTY) Ltd

  Aug 2020 - Nov 2023

  School Principal
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  Nahda Academy International

  Jul 2023 - now

  Head of Secondary