Job Description
Responsibilities
- The Principal directly supervise teaching and non – teaching staff in the development and implementation of the school’s mission and vision in coordination with other Deputies.
- The School will also provide leadership in all areas of teaching. This includes: curriculum and instruction, educational technology, student assessment, use of data, and learning support.
- The Principal also be required to initiate, drive and implement business development initiatives and grow the student population
Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
- Prospective candidates must have a good first degree in a relevant field of study;
- Must have a minimum of 10 years of cognitive teaching and 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership role in a reputable International School;
- Must be familiar with and have cognate experience in administering British curriculum;
- Strong background in curriculum development;
- Knowledge of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) trends;
- Will be responsible for managing project and delivering projects within set timelines;
- Will be the main point of contact, representing interests and making sure the project is meeting the expectation of the Board;
- Must have the ability to inspire and motivate others through quality leadership;
- Must demonstrate commitment to teamwork as well as being able to work independently;
- Must demonstrate modern leadership skills and be familiar with the use of state of the art educational enterprise resource planning applications and modern information communication technology tools;
- Must have effective communication skills, strong interpersonal skills;
- Must have an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Must be hardworking, able to multi-task, and work long hours.
- Must be results-oriented, with demonstrated skill in using data to inform and improve student learning and school programs;
- Must be self-motivated, energetic, and creative;
Requirements
- Masters’ Degree or PhD in educational management is an added advantage;
- Must have the ability and experience to conduct business development and grow the population of a school;
- Must be familiar with modern social media platforms and be able to deploy same for brand visibility, promote content and drive traffic; and
- The ability to initiate, supervise and review creation of content for an international school.