Secondary School Principal (Female)

The Citizen Foundation; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citizen Foundation in Lodharan is seeking a committed education leader for a morning shift role. The position focuses on promoting evidence-based learning, recruiting and developing teachers, and fostering a collaborative school culture.

Pick & Drop services are provided, with emphasis on improving every child’s learning outcomes. Applicants should have a graduate degree and preferably B-Ed/M-Ed, with at least 2 years of teaching or equivalent senior experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant field.
• Preferable B-Ed/M-Ed qualification.
• 2 years teaching experience OR 1+ year as Senior Teacher/Principal OR 1+ year in non-school management.

Responsibilities

• Recruit quality teachers through Teacher Selection process.
• Develop school improvement plan and implement it.
• Monitor classroom quality via lesson plans and observations.
• Work on teacher quality through demo sessions and feedback.
• Monitor student performance per policy.
• Organize and monitor co-curricular activities, timetable, assemblies, libraries and labs.
• Attend training sessions and conduct on-the-job training for faculty.
• Conduct term tests and examinations in a timely manner.
• Build team spirit and focus on teacher retention.
• Develop community relationships to promote education for both genders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Perseverance

Ownership

Education

Graduate (BSc, BA, BCom, BPA)

B-Ed/M-Ed (Preferable)

Job description

NOTE: This job is located in Lodharan. Preference will be given to the candidates residing in Lodharan

Shift: Morning

Pick & Drop services will be provided.

The following key result areas will become part of your job description:

• Promoting high standards of evidence based learning and teaching, by monitoring school progress across key performance indicators, remaining focused on improvement of the school and of every single student leaving no child behind.
• Responsible for recruiting, developing, empowering, supporting, encouraging and retaining the best teachers in the school.
• Responsible for developing a culture of mutual and continuous learning, respect, collaboration, and coordination; in which every member of the school community-be they teachers, students, staff members or parents-is valued, every child is motivated to learn, grow and prosper and every teacher is motivated to improve her knowledge and skills.

Academic Responsibilities:

• Recruit quality teachers by ensuring implementation of Teacher Selection process.
• Develop school improvement plan based on need analysis and ensure its implementation within the school
• Monitor class room quality through lesson planners and formal/ informal classroom observations.
• Work on teacher quality through demo sessions and constant feedback
• Monitor student performance by re-checking of student copies and test papers as per policy.
• Organize, manage and monitor co-curricular activities, timetable, assembly, periods, displays, library and laboratories, use of Academic resources, performance of weak students.
• Attend training sessions &conduct on-the-job training for faculty within the school.
• Conduct term tests and examinations in a transparent and timely manner.
• Build team spirit and motivate teachers; Focus on teacher retention.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Develop strong relationship with the community and create awareness regarding education for both male and female children and encourage them to join TCF schools.
• Ensure required students’ strength is maintained within the school through effective implementation of enrolment strategies.
• Carry out effective outreach of teachers and actively maintain the CV bank at any given point in time.
• Coordinate with Area and Regional HR team for staff hiring, retaining, performance management & other HR related matters.
• Maintain school discipline and encourage positive character building of students & staff.
• Manage staff leaves and attendance ensuring minimal empty classroom days.
• Supervise the admin assistant in accounts & other matters.
• Maintain school accounts and ensure they are accurately managed, documented and up to date.
• Ensure maintenance of building and premises.
• Supply and manage utility services in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the supervisor for board related matters.
• Understand TCF policies and ensure implementation of school activities as per policy.
• Timely submission of reports and other documents.

Required Skills

Demonstrated achievement and leadership skills through academic, co-curricular, volunteer or professional activities. Ability to persevere in the face of obstacles, motivate self and others, communicate effectively, build real & meaningful relationships, and take ownership of self-growth and of others. Passionate to serve as a positive change agent.

Education

Minimum Qualification: Graduate (BSc, B.A., B.Com., BPA)

Preferable Qualification: Professional Degree (B-Ed/M-Ed)

Experience

At least 2 years of teaching experience OR 1+ years of experience as a Senior Teacher/Vice Principal/Principal OR 1+ years of experience in non-school management.