Vice Principal

Key Responsibilities

Academic Responsibilities:

1. To support the Principal in working towards the achievement of the AKES, I vision and direction of the school with high expectations and a clear focus

2. To assist the Principal in school self-review and in the effective planning and management of resources to secure improvements

3. Lead Curriculum Development meetings and discuss any proposals resulting from these meetings with the Principal and update the curriculum policy annually

4. Be an outstanding role model and act as a leading classroom practitioner, inspiring, and motivating other staff

5. Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and standards of pupils achievement.

6. Monitor standards of teaching and learning within departments in order to ensure the highest quality of provision and learning for all pupils

7. Teach classes using effective and interactive pedagogies in the given subject of expertise

8. Cultivate and develop departmental self-review so as to ensure good progress in standards of teaching and learning

9. Keep up-to-date with educational reform and policy by ensuring an awareness of education initiatives and their usefulness

10. To be responsible for whole school monitoring and development of assessment, recording, reporting and target setting, including updating the Assessment Policy.

11. Monitor standards of teaching and learning within sections, and to ensure that the Academic Planning Documents and Lesson Plans are reviewed regularly by Heads of Department and Sections

12. Plan and implement initiatives for the development of teaching and learning

13. Work with the Head of ICT to develop the ICT provision strategies .

14. Formally meet Section Heads/ Department Heads on a regular basis to monitor standards within sections and departments

15. To implement an ongoing programme of observation to ensure high standards of teaching and learning and to promote the sharing of best practices

16. To ensure that the academic needs of individual pupils referred by Class Teachers/ Section Heads/Heads of Departments, are met

17. Attend training and external courses to ensure continuous professional development

18. Contribute to a positive ethos for learning

19. Ensure the implementation and transaction of the curriculum in a stimulating and creative learning environment; oversee and contribute towards teaching and assessments

20. Encourage all teaching staff in a systematic and comprehensive self-evaluation process with a clear purpose of improving the quality of students learning experiences with high standards of attainment

21. Work collaboratively with the Principal, staff members and the office of the Head of Academics, AKES, I to achieve outstanding results on school accreditations, inspections and evaluations

22. Monitor teachers plans, evaluate students classroom experiences, track and evaluate students progress towards meeting agreed targets

23. Maintain records of all curriculum reviews, development activities and ensure that teachers keep abreast with current knowledge of the curriculum and best teaching practices

24. Support the Section Heads/ Department Heads with monitoring and evaluation of students’ progress, personal and social development, health and safety requirements.

Communication and Interpersonal Relationships

1. Inform and liaise with the Principal and where necessary present information regarding new developments to staff and Section Heads/ Department Heads

2. Support the Principal’s initiatives of periodic communication with all stakeholders for smooth functioning of the school

3. Support effective communication by forwarding minutes and conclusions of meetings and any other documentation or records to the relevant staff

4. Work with the Principal to lead, motivate, support, challenge and develop all members of the staff for their own continuous professional development

5. Serve as a role model for all school policies and practices

6. Support the Principal and the Central Office in demonstrating the efficiency and effectiveness of the school to all stakeholders

7. Inform the Principal of any student incidents or parent concerns and work collaboratively with 8. Demonstrate respect for diversity and promote equality, tolerance and a pluralistic approach

9. Promote the use of diverse and effective methods, including technology, to communicate with parents, taking into account the native language of parents and promote a two-way communication

10. Work collaboratively with the Principal to ensure that parents receive regular reports of their children’s progress and achievements that include next steps for learning

11. Inspire, empower and support teachers by clearly communicating all roles and aligning these roles with school priorities

12. Work effectively with the Central Office teams, Principal, Section Heads/ Department Heads and the PTA (as appropriate) to ensure informed and responsible decision making, which help to direct change and effective management of school resources

Infrastructure and Safety:

1. Support the Principal to ensure a safe environment that encourages students to take responsibility for their behaviour and creates high morale among staff and students

2. Maintain good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguard their health and safety both when they are on the School Premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere

3. Be the Deputy Designated Person responsible for matters relating to child protection and welfare in the absence of the Designated Person (Principal)

4. Promote and protect the health and safety welfare of pupils and staff

Administrative Responsibilities

1. To implement the school’s agreed policies in collaboration with the Principal

2. To maintain effective discipline through implementation of the school’s agreed procedures and systems

3. Review the timetable in order to ensure that it enables the best quality teaching and learning to take place

4. Develop and oversee the Induction programme for new staff as well as new pupils

5. Work with teachers to ensure the collection and analysis of appropriate and accurate information from within the school as well as data for external sources, including external assessments and stakeholder surveys

6. Participate in the recruitment process of teaching staff and support the Principal and Section Heads to develop an appropriate Job Description document

7. Promote development and training opportunities for teaching staff

8. Participate actively in the school’s appraisal process

9. Support the Principal and the Central Office in annual budget planning and monitoring

10. Comply with all regulations and guidelines issued by relevant Governing bodies

11. Work collaboratively with Section Heads/ Departments to achieve enrolment targets

12. Monitor and promote outstanding attendance and punctuality across the School

13. Work collaboratively with the Principal and Administration In- charge to address any health and safety issues and ongoing maintenance requests

14. Ensure that all staff and pupils are aware of the relevant Codes of Conduct and implement any activities that enhance the school environment

Job Requirements

Qualifications Masters in any subject discipline and B.Ed from a recognized University. A professional qualification (Degree/Diploma/ certificate) in education management.