High School Assistant Principal - Academics (Temp)
Randburg, Johannesburg
Permanent
Full-time
23 days ago
High School Assistant Principal – Academics (Temp)Reports To: PrincipalPurpose of Role:The Assistant Principal drives high scholar achievement, a positive scholar and staff culture, operation efficiency and an engaged school community by providing excellent management, coaching and leadership to school staff. The Assistant Principal is integral to the SPARK Schools culture and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management:
Exhibit leadership and responsibility for school progress and outcomes on success indicators.
Coaching & Professional Development
Support school staff through relationship building, and regular observation and feedback to ensure that they can successfully meet their performance objectives and goals.
Academic Achievement
Drive scholar achievement by ensuring implementation of the network's rigorous curriculum, and setting and maintaining clear and high expectations for excellent teaching and assessing in allocated content areas.
Scholar Support
Drive academic excellence through support with subject selection, progress tracking toward matriculation and the development and exhibition of exceptional scholar XC Projects.
School Culture
Consistently implement behaviour management policies and procedures that drive a strong student culture. Develop interventions and individualised behavior plans when necessary.
School Operations
Work with the principal to coordinate with other SPARK business units and external vendors to ensure timely service delivery that supports smooth, efficient day to day operations of the schools.
Community Engagement
Create and implement opportunities for positive family engagement through multiple channels, including but not limited to Community Meetings, scholar performances and volunteer opportunities.
Innovation
Research, develop and implement innovative interventions to school based issues that drive improved outcomes on school success indicators. Share best practices and good news stories with other schools and business units in the network.
Professionalism
Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the school leadership team.
Qualities:
Grit: Persistence through challenges.
Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
Mission and Vision Alignment : Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
Qualifications and Criteria:The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:
English language fluency
Completed B.Ed or PGCE degree (SP & FET)
Familiarity with high school matric requirements including Senior and FET phase CAPs curricula
SACE registration
A clear criminal record
Completed at least 3-4 years of excellent classroom instruction in intermediate, senior or FET phase
Held a leadership role in primary school or high school
Qualities:
Grit: Persistence through challenges.
Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
Mission and Vision Alignment : Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
To apply, please click on the link below:Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness