Quality Assurance Officer

Quality Assurance Officer

The Quality Assurance Officer at Discovering Talents Academy plays a critical role in ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality education and operational standards across all academic and non-academic functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance frameworks, policies, and procedures for all academic programs and teaching methodologies.
• Conduct regular classroom observations to assess teaching effectiveness, student engagement, and adherence to individualized teaching approaches.
• Monitor the consistent implementation of Nelson Handwriting and the effectiveness of reading programs designed to foster a 'Love for Reading.'
• Evaluate the integration of Skill Acquisition programs into the curriculum and their impact on student development.
• Assess the promotion of correct diction and articulate communication among staff and pupils.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to teachers and department heads to enhance pedagogical practices and curriculum delivery.
• Review and evaluate curriculum content and lesson plans to ensure alignment with DTA's philosophy, national standards, and the SHRID niche.
• Monitor assessment practices to ensure they are fair, valid, reliable, and effectively measure student learning outcomes.
• Analyze assessment data to identify areas for academic improvement and inform targeted interventions.
• Ensure school policies, particularly those related to academics, student welfare, and staff conduct, are consistently understood and adhered to by all stakeholders.
• Conduct regular audits of educational and operational processes to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Identify gaps in policy implementation and recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with the Human Resources Officer (HRO) and department heads to monitor the effectiveness of staff performance appraisal processes.
• Utilize the DTA software's 'Breakdown' and 'History' features to identify collective training needs and track staff development initiatives.
• Advise management on areas requiring professional development based on quality assurance findings.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement based on quality assurance findings, internal audits, and feedback mechanisms.
• Prepare comprehensive quality assurance reports for the Head of School and management, detailing findings, recommendations, and progress on improvement plans.
• Monitor the implementation of recommended improvements and evaluate their impact.
• Collaborate with department heads, teachers, parents, and students to gather feedback on educational quality and address concerns.
• Promote a culture of quality and accountability throughout the DTA community.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: discoveringtalentsacademy@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.