Academic Vice Principal
About The School
CISN provides a rigorous globally focused education that fosters life-long learners with inquiry. Learn more about this schoolJob Description
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. ManagetheacademicworkleadingtoIB(PYP)accreditationwithin3yearsofoperations.
2. WiththePrincipal,shareresponsibilityforthemanagementofcurriculum,ensuringthe
curriculum is challenging, inquiry-based, appropriate and engaging for international students
which prepares them for life.
3. Ensuretheachievementofexcellentacademicstandardsoftheschool,wherebyeach
child can fully realize the potential.
4. AssisttheschoolprincipalandHRwithinitialandongoingteachersandstaffrecruitment
and management; students recruitment and admissions; students and staff welfare; school
budget management; marketing and communications public relations, etc.
5. Ensureaconsistentandcontinuousfocusonschoolpupilachievementandassessment
and use appropriate data and benchmarks to set, monitor, track and evaluate individual
student progress using school technology.
6. CollaboratewithPrincipaltoestablishandimplementprofessionaldevelopment,teacher
training and appraisal strategies.
7. WorkingcloselywiththePrincipalofCISN,andthePrincipaloftheBilingualSchooland
Kindergarten as a member of the leadership team, to ensure consistency and alignment of
policies.
8. Demonstratethehigheststandardsofprofessionalbehaviorandactasanambassador
for CISN both within the school and among the wider community.
9. ActasIBreviewerandmentortodepartmentalfacultyaspartoftheschool’s
performance management system.
10. IdentifyingprioritiesandcurriculumneedsfortoSchooltoincludeIBaccreditation,
fulfill CISN written curricula.
11. CoordinatewithMarketingDepartmenttomeetwithprospectiveparentsandconduct
tours of the facility.
12. Participateasamemberofthefacultyonschoolcommitteesandprofessional
association activities.
13. Addressandrespondtostudentissues/emergenciesasneeded.
14. AnyotherdutiesthataredeemednecessarybythePrincipalaspartofthejob
performance.
15. Understandeducationmarket,workcloselywithmarketingandadmissiondepartment
to recruit more students.
Requirements
This role requires
Qualified teaching certification (Elementary School)
Master degree in education, PhD in education preferred
At least 5 years teaching experience (Elementary)
academic leadership experience in outstanding Elementary Schools
A commitment to the principles of child-centered, inclusive education
Clear understanding of and support for the Mission of the school
Leading the use of technology to improve teaching and learning
Effective line management of other staff including managing and resolving conflict
Previous leadership experience in coaching and mentoring
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Think creatively to anticipate and solve problems
Develop effective teamwork and be able to contribute effectively to a range of teams
Work well under pressure, maintaining a sense of perspective
Ability to manage time effectively
Reliability and integrity
Knowledge of current educational trends, curriculum developments and educational
initiatives
A dedication to high standards
A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team
Proven ability in the development of effective structures and systems
Significant experience of school budgeting