Assistant Principal - Head of Academics (Secondary)

International School Uptown International School (UIS) is a leading educational institution in the United Arab Emirates, committed to providing outstanding international education that fosters academic success and holistic growth. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Assistant Principal - Head of Academics (Secondary) to join our leadership team. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring leaders who are enthusiastic about advancing secondary education and fostering academic excellence.

Position Summary

The Assistant Principal: Head of Academics will lead the school’s academic initiatives, with a strong emphasis on assessment practices, student performance analysis, academic management, and strategic oversight of subject outcomes. This role ensures the establishment of robust systems to monitor, analyze, and respond to student achievement and progress.

Working in close collaboration with Heads of Department and the Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Principal: Head of Academics guarantees that academic data is effectively leveraged to inform decision-making, recognize trends, and promote enhancements in student performance across the school.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Oversight

• Direct the creation and management of the school's academic monitoring systems.
• Establish effective processes for tracking student achievement and progress across all year levels and subjects.
• Analyze overall school academic performance data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for growth.
• Provide strategic guidance on academic outcomes and ensure departments effectively address performance data.
• Support the implementation of academic improvement initiatives within departments.

Line Management

• Supervise the Heads of English, Mathematics, and Science.
• Conduct regular meetings with department leaders to review student outcomes, assessment data, and progress.
• Ensure departments utilize assessment information effectively to identify students who require support or challenge.
• Offer guidance to Heads of Department in utilizing academic data to enhance outcomes.

Assessment

• Lead the development and implementation of the school’s assessment strategy.
• Ensure consistency and clarity in assessment practices across all departments.
• Oversee the design and scheduling of internal assessment cycles.
• Ensure that assessment data is effectively used to inform academic planning and interventions.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of external examination results.

Data and Reporting

• Direct the school’s approach to the collection, analysis, and reporting of academic data.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of student achievement and progress to students, parents, and leadership.
• Generate data reports for the Head of Secondary and the Senior Leadership Team to assist in strategic decision-making.
• Monitor performance across subjects, year groups, and key student demographics.

Timetabling

• Lead the development and management of the school timetable.
• Utilize timetabling software such as Timetabler or other recognized scheduling systems to create and manage the school timetable.
• Ensure the timetable supports curriculum delivery, staff allocation, and optimal utilization of school resources.
• Manage timetable adjustments throughout the academic year as necessary.

Whole School Leadership

• Contribute to the strategic leadership of the school as part of the Secondary Leadership Team.
• Support the school improvement planning process by analyzing academic performance data.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to ensure effective functioning of academic systems across the school.
• Assist the school in meeting external accountability standards related to academic performance.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Qualified teacher with a relevant degree and teaching certification.
• Experience in middle or senior leadership within an educational setting.

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