Assistant Principal - Secondary

Job description / Role

- You will be responsible for the Secondary section (Girls) of the school and any other area detailed by the Head of School or Principal.
- Follow and support school aims, policies and practices of learning, behaviour, appraisal & assessment policies.
- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
- Liaise with Administration, Key Stage Leaders, form tutors, parents and subject teachers as necessary.
- Contributing to the strategic leadership of the school as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
- Liaise with the Registrar/MMT regarding new students' needs, induction procedures, admission testing, prom etc.
- Ensure provision of support classes / activity programme, educational trips, assemblies, sports day prize day.
- Assist with Parent-Teacher meetings, Charity drives, GEMS initiatives, and other major school events.

Requirements

- Ensure the curriculum reflects the needs of the pupils and the standards and content required by the necessary educational board.
- Work with the HODs and coordinators to ensure continuity &progression in terms of the school curriculum.
- Chair meetings & committees as required.
- Manage budgets and undertake teaching and other professional duties as reasonably delegated by the Principal / Head of School.
- Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
- Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers.
- Ensure effective teamwork with teaching staff in the section.
- Ensure the other supervisory staff develops skills in academic work and supervision.
- Ensure the high quality of learning & teaching across the school as judged by GEMS Educational standards.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.