Middle and High School Principal
St. John's International School
Belgium
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary is determined according to experience and qualifications.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st August 2023
- Apply by:
- 4 November 2022
Job overview
The Middle and High School (MHS) Principal is responsible for leadership and management within the MHS section of the school and for promoting the achievement of excellence in international education in line with the school’s ethos and guiding statements.
In particular, the MHS Principal:
• is a member of the School Leadership Team, working collaboratively with the Primary School Principal and reporting directly to the Head of School;
• is responsible for supporting, facilitating, motivating and organising the work and the staff in the MHS division;
• has oversight of the MHS curriculum, timetable, calendar and the well-being of the students (Grades 6 to 12);
• acts as the Head’s representative or delegate in all matters specifically related to the Middle and High School;
• leads, but is not ultimately responsible for, teacher or administrative recruitment within MHS (which remains the Head of School’s responsibility)
General responsiblities:
Effective leaders help everyone to make an impact on the quality of learning, teaching and achievement. They lead and facilitate professional learning communities for all learners to engage in conversation and dialogue about learning and teaching, attainment and achievement, progress and assessment. They also create a culture where staff are empowered to contribute beyond their remit and show initiative in taking forward learning and teaching.
The MHS Principal will therefore :
• model the leadership skills to work with the members of St. John’s community to inspire and motivate students, staff and all other members of the school community. This includes core international educational values, moral purpose, and respect of the community’s cultures, values and beliefs;
• model and promote the school’s vision, mission and values;
• model and promote the school’s curricular and philosophical commitments as an IB World School;
• lead the MS/HS School Leadership Team in developing and attaining its goals;
• ensure that at all times the school’s curriculum provides a safe, supportive learning environment for students and teachers;
• promote a culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, exercise leadership and strive for academic excellence;
• engage with teachers, students and the school community to create a thriving, dynamic, aspirational, academic culture – a professional learning community grounded in collaboration, focused on improving learning outcomes, and driven by data-led decision-making
The specific functions and responsibilities of the Middle and High School Principal are:
- To lead learning
- To lead teaching
- To lead and manage staff, including staff development
- To lead quality assurance
- To lead communication & liaison
- To lead the management of resources
- To assist the Head in the strategic direction and development of the school
- Accountability
- Strengthening community
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About St. John's International School
- St. John's International School
- Dreve Richelle 146, 1410 Waterloo
- Belgium
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Founded in 1964, St. John's is a premium IB continuum school committed to excellence in education through inquiry-based, child-centred teaching and learning. St. John's is also a caring environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, motivated to think globally, and develop a commitment to justice and integrity in a constantly changing world.
At St John's:
- We have a consistent track record for achieving excellent academic results.
- We have a comprehensive curriculum that is varied to cater for all students' needs primarily through the International Baccalaureate continuum.
- We have invested 15m Euros over the past 5 years in developing our campus to create the very best environment and facilities for our learning community.
- We have an outstanding Visual and Performing Arts program and facility including a state of the art 400 seat theatre.
- Our Athletics program is regarded as one of the most comprehensive of any of the international schools in Belgium and one that has seen significant success over the last 15 years.
- We are part of the Inspired group a global network of 110 schools around the world providing manifold opportunities for enhanced student learning and professional development.
- We are accredited by the Council of International Schools, (CIS), the International Baccalaureate Organisation, (IBO) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and School, (MSA).
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