J15084 – Assistant Principal – Qatar

Job title: J15084 – Assistant Principal – Qatar

Company: Edvectus

Job description: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – QATAR – FEBRUARY 2024

Position Overview

In collaboration with the QAHS Pedagogical Leadership Team, the Assistant Principal is responsible for the effective development, delivery, and evaluation of all educational programs, including academic and pastoral elements for students.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in education or an Honors Degree, QTS and postgraduate qualifications in educational leadership.
• A background (university degree) in a Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) field.
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum coordination and/or pastoral care (preferably both)
• Experience building and maintaining an effective school culture.
• Understanding and experience of best educational practices in STEM Education.
• Understanding and experience with project-based learning.
• Understanding and experience in integrating technology into curriculum to improve student achievement.
• Experience with Advanced Placement (AP) is preferred.

Attributes

The following are key attributes we are seeking in the successful candidate:

• Positive, goal oriented, student-centered leader who has strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to create a dynamic and positive school environment conducive to student learning, academic progress, and social emotional wellbeing.
• Able to problem-solve, think creatively to find solutions, and stay calm and focused.
• Able to anticipate issues before they arise and make plans to overcome them.
• Able to communicate clearly and in a timely manner any decisions or plans.
• Able to engage staff in a shared or collaborative leadership model where all staff have an opportunity to contribute to policies, processes and systems.
• Able to share responsibility and collaborate with other levels of leadership on school-wide initiatives.
• Demonstrates continuous professional growth by seeking a variety of opportunities.
• Supports school decisions and committed to maintaining a positive school climate.
• Shows respect and support for the local culture and traditions and engage staff to do the same.
• Lead by example.

General Responsibilities

The Assistant Principal will:

• Report to the Principal and assist in leading a multiple pathway High School with up to 500 students.
• Assist the Principal to oversee the smooth running of the secondary school on a dayto-day basis as well as the building and grounds.
• Assist the Principal in the pedagogical leadership, overseeing curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Assist the Principal to monitor student achievement data and engage teachers inutilizing data to inform instruction.
• Assist the Principal to emphasize the importance of student social, emotional, and physical wellbeing as a primary goal for all staff.
• Ensure the preparation and documentation of all necessary school based and Pre-University Education reports such as the staff appraisal system.
• Support the Principal in the teacher evaluation system that focuses on growth and development of the effective teaching.
• Maintain proper supervision of all areas to ensure student safety and wellbeing.
• Participate on committees outside the school in the development of policies and systems for STEM Education.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on policies and systems for the continuous development of the whole system.
• Work closely with the SLT to ensure the recruitment of highly qualified staff.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Principal

• Salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Benefits include a tax-free salary,

housing, health, life and long-term disability insurance, annual home leave, shipping allowance, gratuity and tuition benefits for Preschool age 3 years –

Grade 12 school-age dependents.

• Sick leave 10 days and also entitled for compassionate, Maternity, paternity leaves etc
• The employee is eligible for life insurance. While the employee, and eligible dependents*, are eligible for medical Insurance.
• Children Tuition benefits:

➢ Eligible dependent children who are living with their family in Qatar and of 3-18 years of age or in senior year of High School whichever is later up to a

maximum of 19 years, including Nursery, Pre-schools or Early Years studying a formal recognized curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education are covered.

➢ • Total eligible children capped at three (3). Eligible staff will have the flexibility to choose between this school and other schools based on the below

conditions:

• This Schools: Uncapped amount up to 3 children.
• Other Schools: Amount capped at QAR 45,000 per academic year per child up to three (3) children.
• The Foundation will cover the following:
• Registration fees, Capital fees and Tuition fees.
• Cost of school charged syllabus books and entrance tests fees
• Payment of assistance is based on official invoices from the schools verified by a receipt reflecting payment of tuition fees

Expected salary:

Location: Qatar

Job date: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:24:20 GMT

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