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Vice Principal
International Community School - Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq
Accommodation provided - single apartment
Annual round trip tickets for the staff
Start date: August 2023
2 years
1
- Licensed Teacher
- Bachelor
- 4 years of teaching experience
- Education Management/ Leadership
- Other Certification
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field, with a Master’s Degree preferred.
- Experience in a leadership role within an international school.
- Knowledge of local and international education regulations and standards.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, parents, and the wider community.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and a passion for education.
- Annual round trip tickets for the staff
- Accommodation provided - single apartment
- Health Insurance
Job Summary:
The Vice Principal of the International Community School will work alongside the Principal/head of the School in the development, implementation, and evaluation of all aspects of the school’s educational program. The Vice Principal will be responsible for overseeing the academic, administrative, and operational aspects of the school to ensure that the highest standards of education are delivered to students, in line with the school’s mission and vision.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum Development and Implementation:
- Work with the Principal to develop and implement an innovative, rigorous, and relevant curriculum that meets the needs of the school’s diverse student population.
- Ensure that the curriculum is aligned with the school’s mission, vision, and values and is in line with local and international standards.
- Oversee the implementation of the curriculum and ensure that it is effective in meeting the learning needs of all students.
Academic Leadership:
- Lead and support the academic team to ensure that they deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
- Provide guidance and support to teachers in the planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning and implement interventions where necessary to improve outcomes.
Student Support and Well-being:
- Work with the Principal to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment that promotes the well-being and development of all students.
- Oversee the implementation of student support programs, including pastoral care, counseling, and health and safety.
- Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and the wider community to support student success.
Operational Management:
- Oversee the operational aspects of the school, including the management of facilities, resources, and budgets.
- Ensure that the school is compliant with all relevant local and international regulations and standards.
- Provide leadership and support to administrative staff to ensure the efficient running of the school.
ICS is an environment where dedicated educators in partnership with parents and other stakeholders work collaboratively to support and challenge our students to become more successful, innovative individuals and effective team players.
ICS offers an American curriculum based on well-defined and internationally recognized American Education Standards while integrating relevant and meaningful international benchmarking and enrichment programs to guide curriculum, instruction, assessment, and extracurricular programs.
We fully consider ICS as a dynamic and interactive learning community, not only for students but for all members of the ICS community. Life-long learning is a keystone in ICS’s Guiding Statement, and it is significantly practiced throughout the school’s programs, events, and activities.
Our vision at ICS is to be internationally recognized and locally trusted. We strive to establish and maintain a community that inspires a passion for learning, where students dare to embark on challenging journeys to achieve their visions or explore possible opportunities as innovators or future entrepreneurs.
The ICS community embraces and nurtures its cultural diversity and multiculturalism. We are proud to have a diversified learning community where all members work together in harmony, collaboration, and respect to achieve their common goals and support each other’s needs.
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