Deputy Principal

Under the direction of Invictus’ Academic Board, the purpose of the job is to be Invictus’ Deputy Principal of the Dempsey campus. This position will encompass both academic, management and administrative duties. He/ She shall works with the Head of School, Principal of the school and school staff and reports to the Academic Board or its representative.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Teaching & Learning  

• Develop a school environment which is supportive of learning and high achievement among the students.  
• Develop and provide appropriate learning and curriculum programmes and methods of instruction that meet the needs of all students in the school and timetabling to support them.
• Promote effective teaching and learning practices across the school.  
• Assist in the development of the school curriculum and assessment policies.  
• Implement systems for recording individual pupils’ progress and ensure that parents are informed regularly of the progress of their children at the school.  
• Assist the Principal in supporting the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning across the school and the development of improvement plans.  

2. Leadership – School Development  

• Assist the Principal in developing the education aims and objectives of the school and devising strategies to achieve them.  
• Assist the Principal in co-ordinating the school plan and policies for approval by the Academic Board, Examination Board and Board of Management. 
• Nurture the school staff and guide them in achieving the aims, objectives and plans of the school.  

3. Management – People & Teams  

• Develop a good working relationship with the Principal, fellow colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.  
• Treat all staff with respect and develop positive relationships.
• Foster a harmonious working environment.  
• Assist the Principal in staff development in-service and in the identification of the staffing needs of the school – i.e. teaching and support staff.  

4. Communication  

• Maintain effective communication systems with pupils, staff, parents and colleagues.
• Implement all school policies with an understanding of their rationale. 

5. Organisational and Administrative Management  

• Assist the Principal in the day to day management of the school, including the planning and overseeing of the daily time tabling of classes 
• Assist the Principal in matters of student behaviour, in the promotion of good order and general supervision between classes.  
• Be responsible for the roster of absent teachers and the implementation of and monitoring of relief teaching staff.  
• Assist the Principal with break time and lunch time supervision.  
• Assist the Principal with morning supervision prior to school opening.  
• Assist at Open Days and nights and Award celebrations 
• Assist with the enrolment/assessment of the Year 1 cohort.  
• Assist in ensuring the security of the school building and safe keeping of property.  
• Conduct the ordinary activities of correspondence, making reports and returns of information as required by the Board of Management. 
• Administer and set up any external examinations as required

6. Self-Awareness and Self-Management  

• Appreciate the importance of the Principal/Deputy Principal relationship, the relationship with other members of the school community and the importance and overall impact of effective working relationships.  
• Set a good standard of professional interactions and ensure professional relationship boundaries are in place.  
• Be aware of his/her skill set and be willing to seek help and advice when required.  
• Always uphold professional integrity, e.g. discretion, confidentiality, loyalty and trust.

Job Requirements:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Education/ Teaching or equivalent, recognised by the CPE/MOE in Singapore with minimum 5 years of experience in a similar or related environment.
• Preferably with higher degree or recognized professional qualification or PGDE and/or PGCE
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development
• Preferably a Teacher’s Licence (NIE certification) or QTS
• Prior teaching experience is a must
• Teaching or pedagogical skill with passion for developing young learners
• Possess leadership, analytical, administrative, organizational skill
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good composure and disposition. 
• Proficient in MS Office