High School Assistant Principal

▪        Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.

▪        Work closely with the HOS, Principal and Leadership team to establish effective and globally relevant practices of teaching & learning. Implement the school’s vision for quality, pupil-centric teaching and learning at all levels in the school linked with the GEMS expectation of excellent education.

▪        Integrate GEMS core values into the planning and delivery of all curricular and co-curricular lessons and activity.

▪        Plan the development of teachers’ skills sets to reach levels expected, including integration of ICT in the classroom.

▪        Develop minimum learning outcomes for all subjects/set benchmarks to raise standards.

▪        Help staff develop professionally.

▪        Help meet time-based school improvement targets in consultation with the Superintendent and High School Principal.

▪        Communicate, lead and coordinate a cohesive positive student behavior system approach that develops consistency among teachers and includes parents in the design.

▪        Conduct needs-based lesson observation/lesson appraisals and provide focused effective feedback in order to meet School improvement targets.

▪        Arrange special training in the use of multi- media / Educational Tech for all new staff to ensure consistency and high standards within the school.

▪        Work with the SLT to establish clear, skills-based teaching and learning.

▪        Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.

▪        Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.

▪        Attend and lead staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

▪        Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.

▪        Support, develop and implement behavior management plans for high school students aligned with best practices.

1) Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership, 6 years experience in the field of education which includes 3 years of 

teaching experience or valid educational leadership license or

2) Post Graduate Diploma in any subject, CPD course in Educational and/or organizational leadership, 6 years experience in the field of education which includes 3 years of teaching experience or valid educational leadership license or

3) Bachelors in any subject, CPD course in Educational and/or organizational leadership, 8 years experience in the field of education which includes 3 years of teaching experience or valid educational leadership license

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.