Vice Principal - High School
High School
Roles and Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership & Development
Best Practices: Keep abreast of best practices in the field of education at large and Christian education in particular.
Vision Communication: Communicate the Academy’s instructional vision and standards for curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation to all stakeholders.
Staff Evaluation: Provide baseline evaluations of the teaching staff in conjunction with the Principal and Team Supervisors, according to the Academy's evaluation policy.
Professional Growth: * Collaborate with Team Supervisors to develop S.M.A.R.T. vocational development plans based on Academy-elected rubrics.
Monitor teacher engagement with development plans and co-develop timely interventions.
Oversee the upskilling of teaching staff and disseminate best practices.
Strategic Planning & Culture
Alignment: Assist the Principal in establishing policies and strategic objectives that promote the Academy's vision, mission, and culture within your department.
Staff Orientation: Orient the staff to the Academy's vision, mission, policies, and strategic objectives.
Collaboration: Establish teams and a culture of collaboration among all community members to realize the Academy’s mission.
Operations & Administration
Daily Oversight: Assist the Principal in overseeing daily business and administrative operations, including making significant inputs to budget development.
Process Improvement: Assist in developing, assessing, and enhancing operating processes and procedures.
Community Relations: Ensure healthy relationships between all community members and the wider community.
Human Resources: Oversee the recruitment process for department candidates, including Supervisors, Teachers, and Supporting Staff.
Resource Stewardship: Steward God's resources wisely for the advancement of His purposes at the Academy.
Spiritual & Vocational Leadership
Plan Implementation: Collaborate with the Principal to implement and oversee a spiritual and vocational development plan for the school year.
Business Expansion: Assist in raising capital and carrying out business-expanding strategies to enable the Academy's vision.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
Spiritual Commitment: Demonstrated commitment to Jesus Christ and invested in making disciples.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work in a Christ-honoring manner with people from diverse backgrounds; service-oriented.
Education: Master’s Degree in Teaching or a related field (Educational Leadership, Assessment, or Administration).
Experience: * Seven years of experience working within a dynamic educational environment.
Experience leading teams in a professional environment.Specialized Knowledge: * Demonstrated commitment to advancing educational outcomes for students with special needs.
Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and repair system inefficiencies.
Preferred:
Knowledge of the demands of private school institutions in Jamaica.




