Job Description

Role & responsibilities 1. Leadership: (i) Improve the operating effectiveness & efficiency of the school. (ii) Keep informed of current practices and techniques relating to school programs, teaching and administration by attending meetings and professional development conferences, and reading professional materials. (iii) When not involved in teaching duties, to devote as much time as possible to the supervision of the school; observing methods of instruction and endeavouring to improve the efficiency of the staff and the school in general. (iv) Keep the Principal/Management fully advised as to the conditions and needs of the school. (v) Suggest appropriate changes in and ensure adherence to approved policies, practices and procedures. 2. Programming: (i) Co-ordinate and foster the development of programs within the school to best meet the needs and interests of the students. (ii) Assist the teaching staff in the development, implementation, modifications, and selection of curriculum materials, and keep the Superintendent informed as to any modifications in or substitution of approved courses. (iii) Develop and support a high degree of student morale through curricular and extracurricular activities and services and co-ordinate the participation of all members of the teaching staff in the extracurricular program. 3. School Organization and Staffing: (i) Recruit teachers, clerical and support staff. (ii) Be responsible for the preparation of timetable, class lists and schedules, and supervision schedules and be responsible for their functioning. (iii) Hold regular staff meetings for the purpose of discussing educational and administrative matters. (iv) Be responsible for the proper registration and transfer of students in the school and for the maintenance of up-to-date student cumulative records. (v) Maintain or direct the maintenance of other records and files, and the preparation and submission of reports as required. (vi) Establish appropriate procedures for the control of all school textbooks, materials, equipment, etc. 4. Professional Development: (i) Promote the professional and academic growth of teachers through staff meetings, in-service training and personal contact. (ii) Take an active role in the selection, planning, and implementation of professional development activities for the staff. 5. Staff Supervision and Evaluation: (i) As building administrator the Vice Principal is responsible for the daily supervision of the school, its students, facilitators, professional and support staff, volunteers, and personnel from outsourced agencies. (ii) Ensure that every teacher shall be on duty in the school at least 10 minutes before the opening of the session, and at least five minutes after the closing of the school. (iii) Evaluate the effectiveness of each member of the staff in accordance with the establishment plan and shall forward written reports to the Superintendent. (iv) Be responsible for the development and conduct of an orientation program for all new teachers. (v) See that instructions are prepared for the guidance of substitute teachers. 6. Student Control and Supervision: (i) Establish a climate in which students can develop self-discipline. (ii) To have disciplinary authority over each student while on school premises, while going to and from school, while riding on school buses and while taking part in authorized school activities. (iii) To have authority over activities sponsored and conducted by the student organizations of his school.

Skills Required

• COMMUNICATION