Vice Principal

Job Description
The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South. AKES currently operates over 190 pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non-formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Most schools offer their respective country's national curricula, with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students. More information...

Academic Responsibilities:

• To support the Principal in working towards the achievement of the AKESI vision and direction of the school with high expectations and a clear focus.
• Monitor standards of teaching and learning within departments in order to ensure the highest quality of provision and learning for all pupils
• Teach classes using effective and interactive pedagogies in the given subject of expertise
• Cultivate and develop departmental self-review so as to ensure good progress in standards of teaching and learning
• To be responsible for whole school monitoring and development of assessment, recording, reporting and target setting, including updating the Assessment Policy.
• 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
• To implement an ongoing programme of observation to ensure high standards of teaching and learning and to promote the sharing of best practices
• Ensure the implementation and transaction of the curriculum in a stimulating and creative learning environment; oversee and contribute towards teaching and assessments
• 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
• Maintain records of all curriculum reviews, development activities and ensure that teachers keep abreast with current knowledge of the curriculum and best teaching practices

Communication and Interpersonal Relationships:

• Inform and liaise with the Principal and where necessary present information regarding new developments to staff and Section Heads/ Department Heads
• Work with the Principal to lead, motivate, support, challenge and develop all members of the staff for their own continuous professional development
• 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
• 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

Infrastructure and Safety:

• Support the Principal to ensure a safe environment that encourages students to take responsibility for their behavior and creates high morale among staff and students
• 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 authorized school activities elsewhere
• Promote and protect the health and safety welfare of pupils and staff.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• To implement the school's agreed policies in collaboration with the Principal
• Review the timetable in order to ensure that it enables the best quality teaching and learning to take place
• Promote development and training opportunities for teaching staff
• Participate actively in the school's appraisal process
• Support the Principal and the Central Office in annual budget planning and monitoring
• Monitor and promote outstanding attendance and punctuality across the School
•  Work collaboratively with the Principal and Administration In- charge to address any health and safety issues and ongoing maintenance requests.

Education Skills and Experience Required
Qualification:  Masters in any subject Discipline and B Ed from a recognized University.
A professional qualification (Degree/ Diploma/ Certificate) in Education Management.
Experience: Minimum 5 years in a K-12 school in a leadership role (Vice Principal/ Section Head).

Job Location: India - Gujarat,  Sidhpur, Chitravad and Mundra.

The Vice-Principal is the second Head of the school and will be the officiating Principal in the absence of the Principal. The Vice-Principal will directly report to the Principal and this reporting will be on a day to day basis. The Vice-Principal will apprise the Principal on all routine important matters, which shall include the following:

• Performance of a teacher in a particular section, collectively or individually.
• Performance of students, collectively or individually, in the classroom or in examinations.
• Record of attendance of teachers.
• Problems of teachers or students and possible solutions to them.
• Extracurricular and co-curricular activities to be organized in the near future.

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