Academy Principal/Administrator

Job Summary :

Our client is looking to hire a school principal to team up and foster a healthy learning environment for the students. The primary responsibilities will be to supervise the education staff and oversee day-to-day school operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Continually endeavor to improve the operating effectiveness of the school for which he/she is responsible.

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.

Suggest appropriate changes and ensure adherence to approved policies, practices, and procedures within his/her area of responsibility.

Coordinate and foster the development of programs within the school to best meet the needs and interests of the students. This includes establishing, supervising, and evaluating special education programs where needed.

Assist the teaching staff in the development, implementation, modifications, and selection of curriculum materials, and keep the Directors informed as to any alterations in or substitution of approved courses.

Develop and support a high degree of student morale through curricular and extracurricular activities and services and coordinate the participation of all members of the teaching staff in the extracurricular program.

Participate with the School Division Office in the selection of professional, clerical, and support staff.

Be responsible for the preparation of timetables, class lists and schedules, and supervision schedules, and be responsible for their functioning.

Hold regular staff meetings to discuss educational and administrative matters.

Maintain or direct the maintenance of other records and files and the preparation and submission of reports as required.

Establish appropriate procedures for the control of all school textbooks, materials, equipment, etc.

Requirements

Degree in education.

Minimum of 5 years experience as a principal at a school.

A valid teaching license TSC.

Excellent communication skills.

Compassion for students

Natural leadership skills.

Passion for education.

CBC competent.