This is a senior professional position which has responsibility for assisting the Principal with the administration of the daily operations of the primary school.

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS GOVERNMENT VACANCY

JOB REFERENCE NO:          KGB1-22-05

JOB TITLE:                            Vice Principal

MINISTRY:                           Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Services

DEPARTMENT:                     Education Department

LOCATION:                      Salt Cay (Mary Robinson Primary School)

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior professional position which has responsibility for assisting the Principal with the administration of the daily operations of the primary school. The job holder is required to help the Principal to manage school operations, supervise staff and students, ensure the appropriate instruction and discipline of the student body and manage the school’s finances and supply inventory.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop, motivate and lead all staff to achieve the highest professional standards
2. Build a collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engage with other secondary schools and primary schools and other agencies to build effective learning communities
3. Manage change effectively
4. Assist with the annual registration of students and assign students to classes based on age and cognitive ability
5. Assist with the preparation of the school’s budget and help to maintain compliance
6. Help the Principal to ensure job descriptions and performance management for all staff are based on clear roles and responsibilities, reviewed at least annually and consistent with current conditions of employment
7. Ensure all policies are kept up to date, working closely with Principal, teaching staff and the Department of Education
8. Supervise the work committee and club leaders
9. Support the implementation of sound procedures for the security, supervision and maintenance of the school environment ensuring that all health and safety regulations are met
10. Assist with the preparation and distribution of the annual instruction timetable for individual teachers
11. Manage own personal professional development whilst ensuring the well-being of other members of staff
12. Ensure that all responsibilities delegated by the Principal are carried out
13. Ensure the school premises are fit for purpose for current and future needs including site development

Teaching, Learning, Curriculum and Standards

1. Lead in the delivery of a national curriculum in a way which inspires and engages all students
2. Ensure a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on student assessment and achievement, using appropriate data and benchmarks to set, monitor, track and evaluate individual student progress
3. Prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes including putting up displays in the classroom
4. Mark work, giving appropriate feedback and maintaining records of students' progress and development
5. Research new topic areas, maintain up-to-date subject knowledge and then devise and write new curriculum materials
6. Select and use a range of different learning resources and equipment, including LCD projectors, podcasts and interactive whiteboards where available
7. Undertake pastoral duties, such as taking on the role of form teacher, and supporting students on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties
8. Challenge and remedy under-performance
9. Provide nurturing and attentive pastoral care for all students
10. Ensure exemplary standards of behaviour and attendance
11. Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice and promote improvement strategies; aim for outstanding standards of learning and teaching at all times

Communication and Consultation

1. Build effective relationships with all stakeholders through excellent communication and interpersonal skills, taking and providing appropriate advice
2. Consistently use and develop information systems to ensure exemplary communication links with all stakeholders
3. Co-ordinate the school’s work with pre-school and secondary schools to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of learning.
4. Regularly and effectively communicate the progress of every child’s learning to the relevant stakeholders
5. Provide the Department of Education with information on all relevant aspects of the school, its progress and intended development

Partnerships

1. Develop and encourage working partnerships with parents and guardians.
2. Develop and encourage good relations between the school and the local community.
3. Develop and encourage good relations between the school and other agencies including Social Services and Health professionals.

Other

1. Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations
2. Perform other related tasks as assigned.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 

6^TH MAY 2022