Assistant Principal; Middle​/High School

JOB PURPOSE:

Assist in shaping & implementing the educational strategy for the school.

To support the High School Principal in all aspects of the day-to-day operating the Middle or Upper school, play a leading role om Executive Leadership Team supporting the Head of School/CEO leading the who strategically, operationally and financially.

• To assist the High School Principal in shaping a vision and direction for the school, setting out very high expectations and with a clear focus on pupil achievement, standards and quality of teaching.
• To play significant role in setting aims and objectives for the school and in formulation the School Improvement Plan along with the Elem. Principal, HOS/CEO and other senior staff.
• To inspire and motivate and influence staff/pupils, taking a leading role in maintaining the highest standards of learning and teaching and behaviour management.
• Support the philosophy and mission of GAAQ and GEMS
• Ensure that GEMS policies, procedures and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Organize and implement CPD opportunities for staff.
• Preliminarily approve staff for optional GEMS PD (final approval will be the HOS/CEO) ; and monitor completion of required PD for all staff KG1-Grade 12
• Submit annual SPDL report to corporate office
• Effectively use data to identify and support student academic or behavioral needs
• Monitor school climate to promote and support positive staff and student morale
• Assist with organizing the yearly curriculum/ supply & school resources order
• Regularly analyze and share data to support grade levels in adjusting instruction
• Ensure school discipline policies are followed for MS & HS
• Attend team meetings with MS/HS as needed and attend GTL (Learning Lead) meetings
• To provide an excellent role model for all members of staff and the student body in all aspects of school life.
• Work with admissions department to review student applications and participate in admissions activities
• Collaborate with other members of SLT regarding scheduling, parent communication, report cards/ grades, etc.
• Assist with planning and executing external assessments such as MAP, TIMS, etc.
• Work with the various school committees
• Assist with organizing and facilitating external accreditation visits and reviews
• Meet with parents as needed to discuss academic and behavioural issues
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks required additional commitment.
• Attend project / staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers.