Assistant Principal

Job purpose:

Assist in shaping and implementing the educational strategy for the school.

Job scope:

To support the High School Principal in all aspects of the day-to-day operating of the Middle or Upper school, play a leading role on Executive Leadership Team supporting the Head of School/CEO leading the whole 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 a significant role in setting aims and objectives for the school and in formulation of the School Improvement Plan along with the Elementary Principal, HOS/CEO and other senior staff.
• To inspire, motivate and influence staff and 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 professional development (final approval will be the HOS/CEO) and monitor completion of required professional development 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 and school resources order.
• Regularly analyze and share data to support grade levels in adjusting instruction.
• Ensure school discipline policies are followed for Middle School and High School.
• Attend team meetings with Middle School/High School as needed and attend GTL (Learning Lead) meetings.
• 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, TIMSS, 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 require additional commitment.
• Attend project and staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct and dotted reporting line managers.

Key competencies:

• 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 and 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.