Girls School Principal
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ROLE SUMMARY The Academic Principal provides strategic academic leadership to ensure institutional excellence and high student achievement within the Female Section. This role i.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the school leadership team to motivate staff and achieve strategic school goals
- Oversee daily operations of academic programs, curriculum, and faculty within the Female Section
- Attract, employ, and retain highly qualified international female teaching personnel
- Manage staff performance evaluations, professional development, and mentorship programs
- Define and update curriculum in line with international and local ministry requirements
- Lead school accreditation processes to maintain quality assurance standards
- Implement exemplary approaches to teaching, learning, assessment, and student inclusion
- Participate in preparing annual operating plans, performance measures, and budgets
- Manage approved budgets and timelines efficiently
- Maintain open communication with parents, students, staff, and the wider community
- Monitor stakeholder satisfaction and implement improvement strategies
- Promote a safe, stable, tolerant, and compassionate learning environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent (Master's in Educational Leadership preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience in national or international schools
- Thorough knowledge of international curricula and best practice standards
- Proven experience with international school accreditation standards and procedures
- Demonstrated ability in performance appraisal, staff development, and change management
- Must be female (regulatory compliance)
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Role Summary
- The Academic Principal provides strategic academic leadership to ensure institutional excellence and high student achievement within the Female Section.
- Responsible for curriculum implementation, staff development, and maintaining international accreditation standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the school leadership team to motivate staff and achieve strategic school goals.
- Oversee daily operations of academic programs, curriculum, and faculty within the section.
- Attract, employ, and retain highly qualified international female teaching personnel.
- Manage staff performance evaluations, professional development, and mentorship programs.
- Facilitate teamwork and collaborative decision making across all school sectors.
- Define and update curriculum in line with international and local ministry requirements.
- Lead school accreditation processes to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Implement exemplary approaches to teaching, learning, assessment, and student inclusion.
- Ensure safe, well equipped facilities and materials are available to support learning.
- Participate in preparing annual operating plans, performance measures, and budgets.
- Manage approved budgets and timelines efficiently to meet operational targets.
- Direct procurement processes, including textbook ordering and resource allocation.
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience Profile
- Must be female (Regulatory Compliance).
- Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent (Master's in Educational Leadership preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience in national or international schools.
- Thorough knowledge of international curricula and best practice standards.
- Proven experience with international school accreditation standards and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability in performance appraisal, staff development, and change management.
- Strong ethical and moral values with a passion for student well being.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and motivation skills.
- Proven collaborative leadership style with excellent problem solving skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Student Academic Performance: Overall student achievement and growth.
- Accreditation Ratings: Successful renewal and high ratings from accreditation bodies.
- Retention Rates: Healthy student enrolment numbers and low staff turnover.
- Community Satisfaction: Positive feedback from staff, parents, and student surveys.
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