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Secondary School Principal

Secondary School Principal

International School of Lusaka

ZAMBIA

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
3rd August, 2015
Apply by:
31 October 2014

Job overview

The School:
The International School of Lusaka, founded in 1963, is one of the oldest international schools on the continent of Africa, and is currently the third largest school in the Association of International Schools in Africa. ISL offers the IBPYP, IGCSE AND IBDP, and educates 650 students, aged 2-18, from over 60 different countries. The international teaching staff consists of 65 professional educators from 12 countries. The school is directed by the Head of School, who is supported by the Deputy Head of School/ Primary Principal, the Secondary School Principal and the Finance Manager

Vision Statement:              Striving for Excellence

Mission Statement:
Through an internationally recognized programme that embraces a wide range of cultures, ISL is committed to the development of students who are open-minded, balanced, environmentally conscious and principled citizens of the world who will strive for excellence and cherish life-long learning.

Job Description:
The Secondary School Principal is the academic and administrative leader of the Secondary School of ISL and reports to the Head of School. The principal will ensure that all programmes and practices of faculty and staff support the school's mission and aims and that all students are provided with a challenging, balanced, holistic educational programme. The principal is expected to provide leadership and organisational capacity building while contributing to the positive spirit of community that exists at ISL.

Required Qualifications:

  • An advanced degree in leadership/education or comparable experience
  • Demonstrated successful leadership, organizational and management skills, ideally in a senior role in an IB World School
  • A strong background in teaching as well as administrative experience, especially with the IGCSE and the IBDP programmes
  • Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to gain, and maintain, the confidence of parents and students
  • Demonstrated ability to create and lead academically rigorous programs across multiple year (grade) levels and disciplines

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • International school experience in a variety of roles
  • Familiarity with the region and its cultures.
  • A strong background in technology integration for teaching and learning, and experience with database and/or administrative software. Experience with 1:1 laptop programmes and other educational technology.

Personal Attributes:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • A collaborative administrative style
  • Honesty, integrity, compassion, and a good sense of humour
  • Strong organizational and proven problem-solving skills
  • Cultural awareness, sensitivity, and understanding
  • Ability to balance the diverse perspectives of different stakeholders

Application Procedure: For detailed information about this post and the application procedure, please see the school's website: http://islzambia.org/opportunities.html

The deadline for applications is October 31st 2014.

About International School of Lusaka

+260 11 252291

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Thank you for your interest in teaching at the International School of Lusaka. Please read the information found in our school's website (www.islzambia.org) to learn more about the school's mission, philosophy and aims. The list of opportunities for the school year 2014-15 can be seen below.

The Head of School, or the Primary or Secondary Principal, will interview all candidates who are being considered for positions at the school. During your interview you will learn in more detail about the post, the school's expectations and conditions of employment, and life in Zambia. Please be ready to ask questions you have about the post, the school or living in Lusaka.
Like any International School we experience some staff turnover each year. Consequently, we are looking for qualified and experienced teachers who will contribute fully to the academic and broader aims of the school.

We seek teachers who:

  • are excellent teachers with a mastery of their subject area
  • recognize and meet the needs of each child, rather than the class.
  • use a variety of methods, strategies, and instructional techniques to ensure all learners needs are met.
  • will work as team members in different areas of school life
  • are continuing to grow and develop and are willing to contribute to the professional development of their colleagues
  • have a working knowledge of the International Baccalaureate PYP or DP
  • want to work with a very warm, friendly and diverse group of students and teachers
  • can demonstrate cross-cultural exposure and understanding
  • are adaptable, flexible and willing to accept the challenges of working in a school without the technology and infrastructure that might be available elsewhere.
  • have or are developing strong technology integration skills to support the school and colleagues as we increase the use of technology in teaching and learning
  • have the ability to interact effectively with students, parents, senior management, and colleagues
  • have excellent organizational and time management skills
  • will be actively involved in homeroom, community service and extra-curricular activities.
    Please look at the website www.islzambia.org and download the documents below to learn more about the school and Zambia.
     

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