Principal

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board of Directors (BOD), the Principal will lead the academic and non- academic team in the execution of professional duties and responsibilities to meet the academic, operational and financial targets of the school. Strategic Leadership of the School Formulating the overall strategic direction of the school and ensure that it is aligned with the Group’s strategic goals and targets. Devise the long term and short term development plan of the school to support the achievement of its overall direction and objectives. Present the school development plan to the Board for its approval. Execute and monitor the school’s long term and short term development plan to ensure that it is on track. Evaluate the school’s development needs and revise the plan as required. Overall Management of the School Oversee the daily operations of the school to ensure that it is run smoothly, efficiently and effectively. Establish and review the standard operating procedures (SOP) of the school and ensure that it is aligned to the Group’s SOP. Ensure the school environment is well maintained and well-resourced to provide the best learning environment for the students and working environment for the school team. Maximise the effective utilisation of school facilities and resources to ensure effective learning for students. Curriculum Management Lead the school in the management of its curriculum design in collaboration with the Pedagogy team at Headquarters. Responsible for the quality, balance and relevance of the academic, pastoral and after-school activities in the curriculum received by the students within the framework of the curriculum adopted by the school. Ensure alignment of the school’s curriculum with the other schools within the EtonHouse Group in order to provide a smooth transition for students progressing within the EtonHouse Group. Ensure that teaching staff effectively implement the curriculum framework and maintain high quality pedagogy. Coach and support the teaching team to monitor, assess, document and maintain the evaluation and assessment of students’ learning and development. Ensure that relevant and authentic evaluation and assessment of children’s learning and development is maintained and documented, with appropriate updates and reports to parents where required. Ensure the school’s operations and programme development aligns with the IB Standards and Practices to ensure ongoing accreditation with the International Baccalaureate as an IB World School. Ensure the confidential storage and maintenance of all students’ records. Ensure that teaching materials and resources are adequate to support a high quality learning environment for young children. Responsible for the quality of teaching delivered by the teaching staff, monitor and review teaching and learning standards. Assist in teaching on an ad hoc basis, where required. Staff Management Lead, inspire and motivate the teaching and non-teaching team to build a positive, collaborative and high energy school environment. Coach and mentor the teaching and non-teaching team to enable them to realise their full potential in their performance. Actively participate in classroom observation and give timely feedback and coaching to the teaching team to improve the teaching standards. Set performance and development goals for teaching and non-teaching team and evaluate performance against goals set. Plan professional development for the school team through assessment of the training needs of the team. Work closely with the HR Business Partner to plan the projection of staffing requirements to ensure that the school is adequately staffed. Lead the selection and recruitment of teaching staff and non-teaching staff. Mentor and on board new staff members to ensure that they assimilate smoothly into the school’s environment. Manage staff scheduling which includes relief covers during staff’s absences and resources for new program or class. Safe Guarding Lead the school team in all child safeguarding matters to promote the safety and wellbeing of all students. Ensure that all school members are aware of the importance of the safeguarding of students. Develop and review policies and procedures relating to safeguarding of students and ensure the implementation and adherence to the policies. Student Management Actively participate in the admission process of new students into the school. Ensure that student records are well-maintain…