Northfields is seeking to hire a Primary School Principal to lead our well established IB Primary Years Programme
Primary School as part of the IB continuum education offered by Northfields International Schools.

The potential candidate is expected:

• To lead, motivate and develop the Primary School and its staff, so that the school fulfils the academic, pastoral and social needs of its pupils.
• To ensure that the Primary School provides an excellent, broad-based education in line with the Northfields ethos and enables pupils to gain the maximum benefit they can from their education, including those areas not measured by academic results.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the Primary School and ensure the smooth running of the school
• To serve as a committed member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), working closely with the Head of School (HOS) and other members of SMT to contribute to the formulation and execution of the strategic and development plans and long-term success of Northfields.
• To serve as an effective and inspiring line manager to the Primary School Leadership Team.

eadership

• Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to support teachers’ professional learning and create a vibrant learning environment for all.
• Ensure all aspects of the operation of the Primary School are consistent with and supportive of the School’s vision, mission, values and strategic priorities.
• Be a role model for all students and staff as a committed leader of the Primary School.
• Be a contributing member of the Senior Management Team.
• Apply all School policies as they relate to the Primary School.

Management

• Be responsible for the daily leadership and management of the Primary School as leader of the Primary School Leadership Team (PSLT).
• Provide educational and administrative leadership for the members of the teaching staff and oversee the supervision of their work.
•  Work closely with SMT and the PSLT to ensure all requirements are met for the regular accreditation, authorisation and evaluation of the school for applicable local and international bodies, including but not limited to the Ministry of Education (MoE),  international Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), and Council of International Schools (CIS).
• Ensure effective risk management across the Primary School, conducting risk assessments as appropriate, and contribute to the overall risk management of the school together with SMT
• In conjunction with other members of PSLT, ensure that teachers maintain accurate student records and details of progress to inform teaching and for reporting purposes.
• Liaise closely with the PSLT and HOS on matters of school calendar and timetable structure.
• Liaise closely with the Admissions team to meet with parents, conduct interviews and evaluate the admissions applications of prospective Primary School students.
• Liaise with the HR department on matters of staffing requirements, including recruitment and selection and other HR frameworks
• Assist the Finance Manager and HOS to develop and set the Primary School budget.
• Liaise with the Marketing Team to guide and oversee arrangements for Primary School events and marketing.
• Chair PSLT and facilitate other appropriate meetings concerned with the ongoing smooth operation of Primary School.
• Provide regular reporting to SMT on the functioning of the Primary School, including the submission of quarterly written reports to the HOS.
• Participate in Board meetings as required
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  Primary School Principal

  Northfields is seeking to hire a Primary School Principal to lead our well established IB Primary Years Programme
  Primary School as part of the IB continuum education offered by Northfields International Schools.

  The potential candidate is expected:

  • To lead, motivate and develop the Primary School and its staff, so that the school fulfils the academic, pastoral and social needs of its pupils.
  • To ensure that the Primary School provides an excellent, broad-based education in line with the Northfields ethos and enables pupils to gain the maximum benefit they can from their education, including those areas not measured by academic results.
  • To be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the Primary School and ensure the smooth running of the school
  • To serve as a committed member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), working closely with the Head of School (HOS) and other members of SMT to contribute to the formulation and execution of the strategic and development plans and long-term success of Northfields.
  • To serve as an effective and inspiring line manager to the Primary School Leadership Team.

  The Primary School Principal will report to the Head of School.

  Main Duties and Responsibilities

  Leadership

  • Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to support teachers’ professional learning and create a vibrant learning environment for all.
  • Ensure all aspects of the operation of the Primary School are consistent with and supportive of the School’s vision, mission, values and strategic priorities.
  • Be a role model for all students and staff as a committed leader of the Primary School.
  • Be a contributing member of the Senior Management Team.
  • Apply all School policies as they relate to the Primary School.

  Management

  • Be responsible for the daily leadership and management of the Primary School as leader of the Primary School Leadership Team (PSLT).
  • Provide educational and administrative leadership for the members of the teaching staff and oversee the supervision of their work.
  •  Work closely with SMT and the PSLT to ensure all requirements are met for the regular accreditation, authorisation and evaluation of the school for applicable local and international bodies, including but not limited to the Ministry of Education (MoE),  international Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO), and Council of International Schools (CIS).
  • Ensure effective risk management across the Primary School, conducting risk assessments as appropriate, and contribute to the overall risk management of the school together with SMT
  • In conjunction with other members of PSLT, ensure that teachers maintain accurate student records and details of progress to inform teaching and for reporting purposes.
  • Liaise closely with the PSLT and HOS on matters of school calendar and timetable structure.
  • Liaise closely with the Admissions team to meet with parents, conduct interviews and evaluate the admissions applications of prospective Primary School students.
  • Liaise with the HR department on matters of staffing requirements, including recruitment and selection and other HR frameworks.
  • Assist the Finance Manager and HOS to develop and set the Primary School budget.
  • Liaise with the Marketing Team to guide and oversee arrangements for Primary School events and marketing.
  • Chair PSLT and facilitate other appropriate meetings concerned with the ongoing smooth operation of Primary School.
  • Provide regular reporting to SMT on the functioning of the Primary School, including the submission of quarterly written reports to the HOS.
  • Participate in Board meetings as required.

  Teaching and Learning

  • Ensure the promotion of a positive and innovative learning environment, where students are able to reach their full potential, and learning is engaging and challenging.
  • Ensure that optimal pedagogies for the development of Global Citizenship and 21st century skills are at the forefront of all decisions around curriculum, teaching practices and facilities development.
  • Ensure the development of programmes of academic support and extension.
  • Be responsible for coordinating established curriculum priorities for students as per the strategic plan, including review, development, implementation and documentation.
  • Oversee planning, teaching, and feedback for learning, including reports and parent meetings to promote student progress.
  • Analyse students’ continuous assessment results and use this data to implement appropriate interventions and action plans, together with the PSLT.
  • Oversee external benchmarking assessments and analyse results with P