KG Principal AUIB Model Schools

The responsibilities and duties of the principal include:

• Recruitment of staff
• Procuring necessary resources for curriculum delivery.
• The organisation, management and administration of the school. Supported by the senior leadership team, the principal ensures the welfare of the students by providing a safe, secure and vibrant school environment for all.
• Ensuring that academic policies and curricula are followed 
• Developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success and accreditation and catering for all students through appropriate monitoring and evaluation.
• Helping teachers maximise their teaching potential through the provision of appropriate CPD
• Meeting and listening to concerns of students and encouraging, guiding and assisting student leaders and teachers on a regular basis
• Developing appropriate communication with the parents, senior management and the Board of Directors and meeting with parents and administrators regularly.
• Following agreed procedures and policies.
• Providing an atmosphere free of any bias in which students can achieve their maximum potential
• Driving school improvement strategies
• Promoting the Dewey philosophy of Model Schools (Laboratory Schools) and the development of quality teaching and learning.
• Promoting and celebrating the American school system in the context of Baghdad.
• Developing quality assurance systems and accreditation processes including school self-evaluation and performance management.
• Adhering to all aspects of child protection including all safeguarding regulations

Qualifications

• Appropriate educational qualifications to at least Bachelor of Education level.
• At least 5 years’ experience of school leadership.
• Previous experience of a minimum 3 years as a school principal.
• Be familiar with the American Common Core Standards Curriculum and Dewey’s philosophy of education.
• Knowledge or previous experience in education in the Middle East
• Be fluent in English

The principal will be expected to

• Promote a culture of inclusion.
• Lead by example to promote the vision and values of the AUIB Model Schools for the children, staff, board, and parents.
• Promote a collaborative style of leadership and the effective recruitment, development and performance of the academic staff.
• Exercise good judgement in challenging circumstances
• Communicate genuinely and confidently and instill trust among the school and parent body.
• Manage decisively in the best interests of the organisation and be solution focused with proven sound decision-making skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills to articulate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Have a proactive and versatile approach, with a high level of drive, energy, enthusiasm, resilience, and a sense of perspective.
• Motivate a whole school culture of achievement through effective and collaborative team working.
• Work with Accreditation International in preparing a self-study plan etc., to achieve international accreditation.
• Demonstrate commitment, reliability and integrity.
• Be approachable and open with staff, pupils and parents, with demonstrable emotional intelligence.
• Create and implement a parent involvement strategy that will ensure parents are involved with the school and have confidence in the school’s leadership
• Lead on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Commit to equality and diversity.
• Promote and support the vision and direction of the school by showing effective leadership and management of the academic team.
• Ensure all school policies are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Lead, encourage and support innovation in teaching and learning.

Applicants should provide a comprehensive CV outlining their educational qualifications and experience and provide references from present or former employers in support of their applications.