School Principal

Please note that this is a class-based role. The successful candidate will teach 25% of the teaching load of a full-time teacher. The Vice Principal / Academic Coordinator oversees and coordinates various academic activities and programs within the school.

Knowledge and Experience: • Minimum 1-2 years of experience as Vice Principal / Academic Coordinator • Additional 4-5 years of teaching experience • Knowledge and experience in using ICT effectively in promoting student learning • Previous experience and knowledge of working with students for whom English is not their first language.

Leading Teaching, Learning, and Assessment • Set a model of excellence in classroom practice • Liaise with colleagues across the school to ensure a smooth transition of pupils about curriculum provision • Track student's progress, and monitor standards of learning and teaching to set realistic academic targets for pupils.

Vice Principal / Academic Coordinator's role involves supporting and ensuring the smooth functioning of academic operations, facilitating communication between faculty, students, and administrators, and assisting in curriculum development and implementation. The Academic Coordinator assists students in resolving academic issues and connecting them with appropriate resources and support services.

Other Role: • Provide professional leadership. • Assist the Head of School. • Lead on pedagogical initiatives and approaches. • Lead on pupil progress and tracking systems in core subject areas. • Establish, evaluate, and develop the academic aims and standards of the Maths, English, Social Science, and Science curriculum and assessment. • Keep up to date with changes and initiatives in education viz. NCF, HPC, SAFAL, SQAAF.

Overall Responsibilities • Promote high standards in all aspects of school life, particularly in student progress • Actively support the values, vision, ethos, culture, and policies of the school • Inspire and motivate students, teachers, and other school employees • Comply with the professional duties of the staff Code of Conduct • Contribute to a school culture that is positive, purposeful, and professional • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Wider Responsibilities • Build strong relationships with parents and assist in the coordination and delivery of parent curriculum meetings and/or workshops as appropriate • Lead staff workshops, training, and curriculum-oriented CPD

Here are some key responsibilities and tasks associated with the role of the academic coordinator:

Curriculum Development: Collaborating with faculty members and subject matter experts to develop and review academic curricula.

• This includes identifying learning objectives, selecting appropriate instructional materials, and ensuring alignment with educational standards and NCF

• Course Scheduling: Planning and organizing course schedules for each academic term

• This involves coordinating with faculty members, considering student enrollment and faculty availability, and ensuring a balanced and efficient timetable.

Evaluation and Assessment: Collaborating with faculty and administration to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs. This involves collecting and analyzing data, planning and conducting assessments, and making recommendations for improvements based on feedback and evaluation results.