Responsibilities

• The Principal/Head of School will lead and directly supervise teaching and non – teaching staff in the development and implementation of the school’s mission and vision in coordination with other Deputy Heads of School.
• He/She will also provide leadership in all areas of teaching.
• This includes curriculum and instruction, educational technology, student assessment, use of data, and learning support. He/She will also be required to drive and implement business development initiatives to boost student population.
• Will be responsible for managing projects and delivering them within set timelines;
• Will be the main point of contact, representing interests and ensuring that the project meets the expectations of the school Board.

Requirements

• Prospective candidates must have a good first degree in a relevant field of study;
• Minimum of 10 years of cognitive teaching and 8 years’ experience in a senior leadership role in a reputable International School;
• A Masters’ Degree or PhD in educational management is an added advantage;
• Familiar with and have cognate experience in administering British curriculum;
• Strong background in curriculum development;
• Knowledge of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) trends;
• Ability to inspire and motivate others through quality leadership;
• Commitment to teamwork as well as the ability to work independently;
• Demonstrate modern leadership skills and be familiar with the use of state-of-the-art educational enterprise resource planning applications and modern information and communication technology tools;
• Effective communication skills and strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Hardworking, able to multi-task, and work long hours.
• Results-oriented, with demonstrated skill in using data to inform and improve student learning and school programs;
• Self-motivated, energetic, and creative;
• Ability and experience to conduct business development and grow the population of a school;
• Familiar with modern social media platforms and be able to deploy them for brand visibility, promote content and drive traffic; and
• Ability to initiate, supervise and review the creation of content for an international school.