Job Description
JOB PURPOSE:
Assist in shaping & implementing the educational strategy for the school.
JOB SCOPE:
To support the High School Principal in all aspects of the day-to-day operating the Middle or Upper school, play a leading role om Executive Leadership Team supporting the Head of School/CEO leading the who strategically, operationally and financially.
- To assist the High School Principal in shaping a vision and direction for the school, setting out very high expectations and with a clear focus on pupil achievement, standards and quality of teaching.
- To play significant role in setting aims and objectives for the school and in formulation the School Improvement Plan along with the Elem. Principal, HOS/CEO and other senior staff.
- To inspire and motivate and influence staff/pupils, taking a leading role in maintaining the highest standards of learning and teaching and behaviour management.
- Support the philosophy and mission of GAAQ and GEMS
- Ensure that GEMS policies, procedures and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
- Organize and implement CPD opportunities for staff.
- Preliminarily approve staff for optional GEMS PD (final approval will be the HOS/CEO) ; and monitor completion of required PD for all staff KG1-Grade 12
- Submit annual SPDL report to corporate office
- Effectively use data to identify and support student academic or behavioral needs
- Monitor school climate to promote and support positive staff and student morale
- Assist with organizing the yearly curriculum/ supply & school resources order
- Regularly analyze and share data to support grade levels in adjusting instruction
- Ensure school discipline policies are followed for MS & HS
- Attend team meetings with MS/HS as needed and attend GTL (Learning Lead) meetings
- To provide an excellent role model for all members of staff and the student body in all aspects of school life.
- Work with admissions department to review student applications and participate in admissions activities
- Collaborate with other members of SLT regarding scheduling, parent communication, report cards/ grades, etc.
- Assist with planning and executing external assessments such as MAP, TIMS, etc.
- Work with the various school committees
- Assist with organizing and facilitating external accreditation visits and reviews
- Meet with parents as needed to discuss academic and behavioural issues
- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks required additional commitment.
- Attend project / staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers
Skills
KEY COMPENTENCIES:
Description
- Curriculum and assessment expertise.
- Revise and monitor instruction pacing related to curriculum map.
- Develop and program evaluation and professional development system for staff.
- Analyze teacher evaluations to identify support and coaching cycles as needed.
- Be an active part of conducting teacher evaluations.
- Monitor and revise staff duty schedules to ensure student safety.
- Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with others, including the ability to communicate effectively with broad and diverse audiences.
- Ability to handle a fast –paced, intense work environment
- Ability/willingness to work a daily schedule that demands an extended workday.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Expected Qualifications:
- A college Degree from a reputed university is desirable (BA or BSc) ; Master's degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration, or related field strongly preferred.
Expected Experience:
- Leadership experience; minimum 6 years in a reputable school.
- Relationship management experience – able to build and influence professional relationships with peer group as well as parental community.
- Effective communicator (written and spoken)
- Interpersonal skills, able to operate in a diverse environment
Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:
- Solid time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and cope with peaks of demand
- Strong ICT skills ; Advanced user of Microsoft Office and able to utilise technology well to present facts to the management.
- Able to manage a diverse team's performance and relationships.
- Analytical Thinking
- Proactive
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized
- Good interpersonal skills
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Education
(BA or BSc) Master's degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration
