Kailash B. Sobha
210, J-Nehru Road,

Quatre Bornes.

Mauritius.

Tel: +230 5949 4334 

Mobile: +230 5823 6516 

Skype Name: ksobha
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  • International Baccalaureate Asia-Pacific  http://www.ibo.org/
(Aug. 2014 – present): IB Visiting Team / IB Consultant
  1. Providing support to schools in implementation of the IB programme.
  2. Working with school management, parents, teachers and students for school authorisation preparation.
  3. Visiting new IB schools to verify whether schools in line with the IB Standards and Practices, and ready to implement  and deliver the programme.
  4. Supporting existing IB schools with the 5-year evaluation process.

  • SIS Group of Schools, Indonesia  http://www.sisschools.org/
(Jul. 2016 – Jul. 2018): Chief Academic Officer 
  1. Developing systems and practices that enable delivery of school improvement across the schools.
  2. Overseeing the Academic aspects of the SIS Group of Schools (a network of 8 schools in Indonesia).
  3. Overseeing and aligning the curricula and assessment from preK-12: (preK-P6: Singapore-based curriculum, Sec.1 & Sec.2: Pre-IGCSE, Sec.3 & Sec.4: IGCSE, JC1 & JC2: IBDP/ A-Level).
  4. Working closely with and supporting/ advising/ mentoring the Head teachers/ Deputy Headteachers/ Programme coordinators/ Head of departments in reviewing the curriculum.
  5. Monitoring and tracking the performance, standards and quality of education across the various metrics including staff, parent and student satisfaction.
  6. Collecting, analysing and representing student's performance data in meaningful way to make informed decisions.
  7. Supporting SIS Group of Schools in their IBDP Authorisation process and IBDP Implementation.
  8. Collaborating amongst the wider school network and sharing best practice between the schools at all levels.
 
  • Shanghai Singapore International School, Shanghai, P.R.China  http://www.ssis.asia/
(Aug. 2013 – Jul. 2015): Director of Curriculum & Assessment (PreK – 12)
  1. Overseeing and aligning the curricula and assessment from preK-12: (preK-G6: Singapore-based curriculum, G7-G8: Pre-IGCSE, G9-G10: IGCSE, G11-G12: IBDP/ IBCC/ BTEC).
  2. Monitoring, organising and recording unit planners from all divisions and subjects using Sharepoint.
  3. Working closely with programme coordinators in reviewing the curriculum.
  4. Leading, supervising and providing the whole-school staff professional development.
  5. Managing budget effectively for the professional development committee.
  6. Collecting, analysing and representing student's performance data in meaningful way to make informed decisions.
  7. Setting up template for tracking students' progress, used by the programme coordinators and teachers.
  8. Preparing the IBCC  and BTEC authorisation visits and implementation.
  9. Developing and reviewing the different policies (language, admission, curriculum and assessment, academic honesty, certification and registration, internal verification)

(Aug. 2011 – Jun. 2013): Assistant Principal - Curriculum (IGCSE/ MYP & DP)
  1. Overseeing the High school division and report to the Head of School.
  2. Supervising and evaluating High school curriculum (IBDP), Co-Curricular and After school programme.
  3. Working closely with the DP Coordinator and Senior Management Team in curricular or operational aspects.
  4. Supervising and evaluating all High school teachers as per school's evaluation processes.
  5. Recruiting quality teachers for the High school at Fairs and via Skype.
  6. Working closely with the Head of Departments (HODs) in supporting the programme and development of the programmes.
  7. Conducting regular staff meeting, Steering Committees with HODs and Parent's information meetings.
  8. Working closely with parents in developing and supporting the academic and holistic programme.
  9. Managing overall budget for the High school; departmental, events, curricular, etc.
  10. Representing the school at IB regional conferences.
 
  • AICJ Junior & Senior High School, Hiroshima, Japan  http://www.aicj.ed.jp/ 
(Apr. 2008 – Jun. 2011): Head of School/ IB DP Coordinator/ TOK Teacher
  1. Administering the daily operations of the school.
  2. Developing and implementing policies within the Board's guidelines.
  3. Setting up the 5-year strategic plan for the school.
  4. Supervising, evaluating and appraisal of faculty and staff, and providing support in terms of professional development.
  5. Recruiting and retaining trained and qualified teachers.
  6. Setting up committees and empowering teachers to lead the committees and organise events.
  7. Communicating and updating staff regularly on school's development and events.
  8. Representing the school at recruitment fairs and conferences.
  9. Communicating regularly with parents via the school's newsletter and school's online blog.
  10. Marketing the school via school information sessions at feeder schools and educational fairs - students' enrolment grew from 130 in August 2006 to 749 in June 2011.
  11. Preparing the whole school budget, supporting the academic, co-curricular activities, constructions, logistics, payroll, etc.
  12. Working closely with local universities and the Ministry of Education in Japan (MEXT).
  13. Reporting to the Board of trustees during the Board meetings twice a year.

(Apr. 2006 – Mar. 2008): Deputy Head of School/ IB DP Coordinator/ HoD/ Math Teacher
  1. Assisting the Executive Principal in daily operation of the school.
  2. Acting as the Head of School in the absence of the Executive Principal for 1 year.
  3. Working closely with the IBO during the candidacy/authorisation process and in implementing the programme.
  4. Managing  the IB Diploma and Mathematics budget.
  5. Marketing the school through the education fairs and by presenting school's information session at feeder schools.
               
  • Le Bocage International School, Mauritius  http://www.lebocage.net/
 (Jan. 2000 – Mar. 2006): Year Coordinator/ IGCSE & IB Math Teacher
  1. Monitoring the academic and pastoral development of the students.
  2. Organising the Subject Information Evenings, IGCSE Award ceremony and the IB Graduation Ceremony.
  3. Working closely with the Programme coordinators and teachers to support students.
  4. Communication with parents regularly, updating the progress of their child.
  5. Teaching IB Mathematical Studies SL, IB Math SL, IGCSE Mathematics and IGCSE Additional Mathematics to Grade 9 & 10.
  6. Supervising the Co-curricular activities: Cricket club, Football and Overseas trips.
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