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Joanna Braganza
Head Of 6th Form - Senior Leadership
Al Mouj, Muscat
Summary
Inspirational and experienced educator with 25+ years of strategic leadership, driving student success and school improvement through innovative solutions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Sixth Form - Senior Leadership Team
Muscat International School by Amity
10.2024 - Current
- Responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Sixth Form
- Developing and promoting the vision and ethos for the Sixth Form at MISA.
- Developing University fairs and networking with outside organisations for post Key Stage 5 options.
- Monitoring academic progress and implementing support plans to enhance students' academic perfomance
- Overseeing the pastoral welfare of all Sixth Form students including attendance and punctuality to school
- Organising and planning overnight enrichment trips for Key Stage 5.
- Timetabling and scheduling, planning subject and staff distribution across the whole school
- SIS Ambassador (Nexquare)
- Lead and develop the use of Sixth Form data
- Maintain effective discipline among the students and safeguard their health and safety both when in school and when they are on external activities off site
- Promote the Sixth Form to ensure retention of existing Year 10 pupils and the recruitment of external applicants
- Oversee all aspects of reference writing and the administration of the UCAS process
- Organise and run a Year 11 induction programme
- Developing the student leadership team and opportunities for community events
Head of Primary
Muscat International School
08.2015 - 10.2024
- Strategic management and driving school improvement planning and implementation
- Quality assurance, raising standards, and performance management
- Recruitment and retention of staff
- Whole school SLT responsibilities including SEND and Performing Arts
- Curriculum Coordinator for Primary: teaching Grade 6 & implementing an improvement plan for Primary (including CPD for staff)
- Assessment, recording, and reporting
- Grade 5 Leader: teaching Grade 5
- Music teacher: implementing Key Stage 3 curriculum & developing department
- Extra-curricular music (whole school productions, singing & Showstoppers)
Principal
United Private Schools: Athaiba/Al Muna Branches
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Promoting the school's Vision and Mission
- Strategic planning for school improvement and development
- Monitoring and evaluating the performance of the school and its achievements
- Contribute to the professional development of all teaching staff
- Use of the performance management process to advance pupil learning and enhance professional practise
- Inspire trust and confidence in pupils, parents and colleagues
- Actively promote and encourage sharing good practice and teamwork
- Motivating staff and pupils
- Pupil roll: 630
Grade Leader
United Private Schools: Al Hail Branch
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Teaching Grade 3
Learning Support Manager
Bishop Thomas Grant RC School
09.2001 - 06.2010
- Whole school responsibility setting up an LSU
- Head of Year: Year 7 through to 11
- Whole school responsibilities: Acting Head of Music; PSP co-ordinator; Attendance Punctuality leader; and Teacher Governor (4 years)
Head of Music
Douay Martyrs RC Secondary School
01.2001 - 07.2001
- Teaching up to A level and managing 13 peripatetic visiting teachers
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources to support various music department needs.
- Fostered a positive rehearsal environment, promoting open communication and constructive feedback among musicians.
- Whole school production - 'The Blitz' in collaboration with the Drama department.
Music Teacher
Bishop Thomas Grant RC School
09.1998 - 12.2000
- Shared Head of Music
Education
PGCE - Secondary Music
Cambridge University: Homerton College
Cambridge, UK 09.1997 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Southampton
Southampton, UK 05.1994 - 07.1997
Skills
Excellent communication
Friendly, positive attitude
Collaborative Teamwork
Digital literacy
Advanced Touch-Typing Skills
Adaptable Problem Solver
Organization and time management
People skills and working under pressure
Strategic Planning
Reflective Analysis
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/09/75
- Nationality: British
- Marital Status: Married
Professional Development
- 02/25, Education Experts Conference
- 10/25, Annual Advanced Certificate in Child Protection for Leaders | International Schools (2024-2025)
- 10/24-25 ongoing, Nexquare Training: timetabling, scheduling and reports
- 09/25, Annual Certificate in Online Reputation | International (2024-2025)
- 08/24, MISA Induction: Teacher Standards, Roles & Responsibilities, Safeguarding
- 08/23, NPQH - Best Practise Network (UK)
- 2020-21, Rediker (MIS) Software training
- 2019-20, Various EduCare courses, including Safeguarding L3
- 09/15 - 2021, Led INSET sessions at MIS: Teaching & Learning, Assessment, Curriculum & Reporting
Additional Qualifications
- Full British Driving Licence
- ABRSM Grade 8 Clarinet & Grade 8 Piano
Interests
Baking and cooking
Travelling and exploring new places
Timeline
Head of Sixth Form - Senior Leadership Team
Muscat International School by Amity
10.2024 - Current
Head of Primary
Muscat International School
08.2015 - 10.2024
Principal
United Private Schools: Athaiba/Al Muna Branches
08.2011 - 07.2015
Grade Leader
United Private Schools: Al Hail Branch
08.2010 - 07.2011
Learning Support Manager
Bishop Thomas Grant RC School
09.2001 - 06.2010
Head of Music
Douay Martyrs RC Secondary School
01.2001 - 07.2001
Music Teacher
Bishop Thomas Grant RC School
09.1998 - 12.2000
PGCE - Secondary Music
Cambridge University: Homerton College
09.1997 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Southampton
05.1994 - 07.1997
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