Principal

Job Description

Title: Principal

Company Name: STS International School Sun Valley

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters degree in any discipline
∎ B.Ed /M.Ed is must
∎ Advanced degree in educational leadership, school administration, or related field (Master's or Doctorate Degree) preferred

Experience Requirements:
∎ 15 to 20 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Teaching/ Training
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM)

Job Context:
∎ STS Group, one of the largest corporate groups in Bangladesh, came into being in 1997 with a mission to provide international standard healthcare and education with the participation of accomplished local & foreign entrepreneurs. Their 3rd upcoming new school is STS International School, Sun Valley. The Sun Valley School seeks a founding principal for a brand-new school in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
∎ Sun Valley will be a Cambridge Curriculum School hosting students up through Grade 8 for the first year and then upgraded yearly as per the standard affiliation process. This will start during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Duties & Responsibilities
∎ Overall, in charge of Academics, Administration, Sports, Co-Curricular activities, HR & Admissions
∎ Key Responsibilities & Strategy:
∎ Partners with the Board of Directors to set short and long-term strategic objectives
∎ Actively embodies, manifests, and advocates for the mission of the school
∎ Articulates and communicates the vision for the school and its future to internal and external stakeholders
∎ Educational Leadership:
∎ To facilitate, develop, articulate, implement learning that is shared and supported by the school
∎ Implement, articulate, and support the guiding statements, including high-quality teaching and learning as defined by the school
∎ Infuse the Learner Profile into daily practice, pedagogy, and celebration
∎ Create and implement structures that enable optimal student success, including student monitoring, discipline, and support processes
∎ Report to the community, including the Board, Faculty, and Parents, on progress in the school, including the school strategic plan
∎ Share essential information with community members through publications (Weekly News, Principal's notes, etc.), informal and formal means
∎ Create a physically and socially safe environment to promote optimal student learning
∎ Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that has their respect
∎ Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, and school personnel
∎ Notify the Board and appropriate personnel and agencies immediately when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide, or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances
∎ Keep the Board advised of employees not meeting their contractual agreement
∎ Administration:
∎ Research and collect data regarding the needs of students and other pertinent information, including the collection of detail regarding the sacraments students have received or are preparing for
∎ Conduct meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the school.
∎ Establish and maintain an effective inventory system for all school supplies, materials, and equipment
∎ Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic, and temperature
∎ Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students, employees, and visitors
∎ Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters
∎ Curriculum
∎ Oversee the development of the Curriculum Committee and keep the Board apprised. Provide regular student grade and behavior reports to parents
∎ Nurture both students and teachers to achieve their greatest potential academically and spiritually
∎ Provide an atmosphere of piety, obedience, and charity throughout the school day
∎ Will be responsible for overseeing the marketing and admissions of the School
∎ Oversee results and Examinations. Ensure that HODs are holding regular Faculty Meetings
∎ Ensure that the libraries are being run smoothly by the Librarians
∎ Enforce uniform policy and appearance policy to ensure the school environment is focused on academic achievement
∎ Provide and supervise safe recreation and play periods for the students
∎ To ensure that the School is well-equipped with the required material and resources
∎ To ensure that regular Professional Development programmes are organized for the staff/teachers.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Extensive experience in Education, Management, and Leadership
∎ Previous Head of School and/or Deputy Head experience
∎ Significant leadership experience in education, with a deep understanding of best practices, innovative pedagogy, and challenging academic programs
∎ Previous prior experience with building, expanding, and/or relocating a school
∎ Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with prospective families, current families, teachers/staff, students, and community members Leadership approach that empowers teachers and staff to accomplish goals
∎ Skills, Experience, & Attributes Sought
∎ Knowledge of Cambridge affiliation
∎ Internationally minded and culturally sensitive, with a commitment to developing global citizenship and community action
∎ Possess excellent communication and collaborative skills
∎ Be a strategic thinker with a growth mindset
∎ Have a strong record of learning, achievement, and leadership
∎ Have experience in new schools of building and leading a collaborative community
∎ Be innovative and creative in applying current research as to how children and adults learn and develop best
∎ Have extensive experience of curriculum developments, programmes of study, and assessment methods and be innovative and creative in applying them in practice
∎ Have an innovative and creative approach to international school leadership, based on best current practice
∎ Have an excellent command of spoken and written English (native/near-native)

Salary:
∎ Tk. 250000 - 350000 (Monthly)
∎ The salary and benefits package is competitive and will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Provident fund, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ All others benefits will be as per the company policy

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 13 Jul 2022

Company Information:
∎ 14 Jun 2022
∎ STS International School Sun Valley
∎ Address : STS Towers, Plot # 346/A, 347, Road No 12, Block D, Basundhara, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh

Category: Education/Training