Vice Principal

The Vice Principal:

- Cultivates an appropriate school culture and learning environment, aligning with the school's philosophy and curriculum requirements.
- Provides effective, dynamic, and inspirational leadership to promote each student's social, emotional, and academic growth.
- Advocates for a positive view of the school community, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in the learning process.
- Assists the ASC team in academic initiatives, including welcoming and meeting with parents and students as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leadership and Management
- Oversee the daily operations of the School.
- Foster a collaborative learning culture and actively engage with other sections to create effective learning communities.
- Inspire, develop, and lead all staff to uphold the highest professional standards.
- Coordinate orientation for new teachers, students, and parents in collaboration with the Head of School.
- Ensure that job descriptions and performance management for all staff are clearly defined, reviewed at least annually, and aligned with current employment conditions, in partnership with the Head of School.
- Oversee the appraisal process for teachers and teacher assistants, including goal setting, classroom observations, staff evaluations, and self-reflection documentation, all of which are accessible to the Head of School.
- Manage Parent-Teacher Conferences and staff meetings.
- Assess, plan, and procure teaching materials, book orders, and staff resources, considering the needs of the school and curriculum vertical alignment, in conjunction with the Head of School.
- Be available to students and parents during Parents/Teacher/Student Conferences and school meetings/workshops/seminars, outside of instructional hours, as required by professional responsibilities.
- Participate in extracurricular activities, field trips, and school events.
- Ensure effective procedures for the security, safety, and supervision of the entire community, complying with health and safety regulations.
- Maintain a proactive and effective working relationship with the Head of School.
- Uphold confidentiality and discretion in professional matters and conflicts.
- Address issues with colleagues in a straightforward, honest, and non-confrontational manner.
- Ensure that all responsibilities delegated by the Head of School are fulfilled.
- Oversee student discipline.
- Arrive punctually for school, lessons, and duties.
- Actively engage and contribute to curriculum development in an informed manner.
- Exhibit professionalism in all aspects of a Head of Section's responsibilities.
- Demonstrate effective management abilities.
- Model and maintain high standards of behavior, appearance, professional dress, ethics, punctuality, honesty, and fairness for all staff members.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned.

2. Teaching, Learning, Curriculum, and Standards
- Collaborate to support the implementation of curricular programs that inspire and engage all students.
- Ensure a consistent and continuous focus on student assessment and achievement school-wide, utilizing appropriate data to set, monitor, and evaluate individual student progress.
- Aid teachers in creating a nurturing and supportive pastoral care environment for all students.
- Through the appraisal process, evaluate and review classroom practices, promoting strategies that enhance student outcomes, consistently aiming for exceptional standards in learning and teaching.

3. Communication and Consultation
- Foster effective relationships with all leaders, teachers, and staff through excellent communication and interpersonal skills, offering and receiving appropriate advice and suggestions.
- Coordinate the school's efforts with other sections to ensure seamless transitions and curriculum articulation.
- Consult with the Head of School about students' academic progress, discipline, and social/emotional concerns as needed.
- Maintain diplomacy and discretion in all interactions with parents, fostering strong relationships within the parent community.
- Promote a positive public image of the school.
- Avoid any statements or actions that could tarnish the school's reputation and refrain from criticizing the school or its members to third parties.
- Review and make decisions on the acceptance of new students, particularly in the absence of the Head of School.

4. School Community
- Act as the primary point of contact for all parent inquiries.
- Assist and advise teachers on effective communication with parents (e.g., report writing).
- Promote and communicate the school's programs and activities through regular publications, special announcements, and meetings with parents, ensuring all relevant subject material is updated in school communications.
- Liaise with parents on matters concerning individual students and broader school issues.
- Organize Parent Information Events/Evenings, including Back to School Events, Open Days, Parent-Teacher Conference Days, and Parent Education Seminars.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager.

REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in Education.
- Experience in a senior educational role with an understanding of school culture and curriculum.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Commitment to supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
- Proficient in working with staff, students, and parents.
- Capable of leading and motivating staff within a collaborative setting.
- Competent in making key decisions.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Dedication to ongoing personal and professional development.

Child Protection Statement
Anne Hill International School is dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of its students. It expects this commitment to be upheld across the school, and pre-employment background checks will be conducted to assess an applicant's suitability to work with children before any employment offer is made.