Primary School Principal

Primary School Principal

Location: North West London (NW1) , North West London View map Salary: Unspecified Date posted: 19/05/2012 09:00 Job type:Permanent Company: International Community School Contact: Stuart Pollard Ref: Totaljobs Job ID: 53642179

Role and responsiblity

Ethos

To sustain and build on the positive inclusive ethos within the school in which individuals feel valued and where personal endeavour and responsibility are encouragedTo encourage a culture of international mindedness, where diversity is valued and celebratedTo promote and foster attributes of the PYP philosophy, IB learner profile and attitudes, to enable our students to reach their full potential in both academic and social contexts To model a high standard of professionalism and leadership

Curriculum

To ensure that the curriculum is regularly reviewed, evaluated and updated in relation to the PYP, in co-operation with teaching staff, including the Senior Management Team and parentsTo have an overall co-ordination role for the curriculum and ensure it is broad, balanced and relevant To ensure the curriculum is internationally relevant and prepares students for an ever changing world

Teaching and Learning

To lead and to ensure quality teaching throughout the schoolTo regularly monitor and develop effective classroom practice, appraising the quality of teaching throughout the school and to ensure high standards are achieved and maintainedTo promote a collaborative approach to planning and assessment

Students

To set realistic expectations for every student in the school and to ensure all students are given opportunities to achieve these expectations, through a curriculum which is designed to foster learning through inquiry in a caring and stimulating environment.

Students will:

make progress in relation to their prior knowledge and skills

show development in all areas of the curriculum

be actively involved in their own learning

be enthusiastic and intrinsically motivated to learn

develop as creative and critical thinkers

through their attitudes and behaviour, contribute to a happy and purposeful learning environment

To ensure planning and assessment provides for and challenges the individual needs of students

Staff

To be responsible for the appointment of teaching and non-teaching staff in conjunction with Senior Management TeamTo ensure levels of staff performance necessary to achieve the agreed aims and objectives of the schoolTo ensure that staff entitlements are available to all in a way that is appropriate and beneficial to both the individual and the school.These will include staff appraisal, regular advice on continuing professional development and career development, appropriate training opportunities, non-contact time and others as determined through Conditions of Service

Management

In consultation with the Senior Management Team and colleagues to ensure that the School Development Plan is formulated and implemented and that School policies are monitored and updated as requiredTo deploy, monitor and evaluate the available human, physical and financial resources according to the Schools aims and objectives and the School Development Plan in consultation with colleagues and GovernorsTo oversee the care and maintenance of the school buildings and environmentTo ensure the effective management of all health and safety matters in accordance with current policyTo model effective time management, organisation and prioritisationTo promote and safeguard the welfare of childrenSenior Management Team, Parents and the CommunityIn consultation with the Senior Management Team to review the School Development Plan and underpinned by sound financial planning, set a clear vision and direction for the school, identifying priorities and targets to ensure the delivery of quality educationTo advise and assist the Senior Management Team in the fulfilment of its responsibilities and to ensure that parents and guardians have access to up-to-date information about the School and the curriculumIn consultation with the Senior Management Team to be responsible for the promotion of a positive school image, which fosters international mindednessTo develop and maintain positive links with the local and global communityTo develop and oversee the management and running of extra-curricular activitiesTo support a positive relationship with ICS secondary school and facilitate a smooth transition for Year 6 students into Year 7To support and encourage the work of the Parent Teacher Organisation

Qualification

Full qualified teacher statusDegree level qualifications in relevant subject areaMasters level qualifications in relevant subject area

Experience

A proven track record in school leadership10 years experience in education5 years experience in international education5 years prior experience in leadership or management Experience of curriculum and pastoral management/leadershipExperience of managing and analysing assessment processes