Berufsbezeichnung: Assistant Principal - Primary School

Arbeitsbeschreibung:
The International School of Lausanne is a leading non-profit, English language, three programme International Baccalaureate World School set in the French speaking part of Switzerland. Our school is committed to excellence in education. It strives to fulfil the unique potential of each student in a supportive and challenging holistic learning environment that prepares him or her for continuing education and an active and responsible role in a multicultural world. The school employs approx. 160 employees on its campus where we welcome approx. 850 students from over 60 nationalities, from three to 18 years of age.

For our Primary School, we are looking for a
Assistant Principal - Primary School

The Assistant Primary School Principal will assist the Primary School Principal in the day-to-day management of the Primary School. He or she will also act as the deputy of the Primary School Principal during their absence.

Main responsibilities:
-Assist the Primary Principal in planning, organizing, scheduling, directing and evaluating all primary school activities;
-Contribute to the development of a strong well-being culture and climate across the school;
-Maintain and promote a safe and orderly environment that is conducive to effective teaching and learning;
-Establish guidelines and maintain high standards for student conduct; build and support a climate where rules are administered uniformly and fairly;
-Discusses and addresses individual student problems;
-Identify problems, implement solutions consistent with the school priorities and goals;
-Lead and coordinate the student support services for the primary school;
-Maintains active and positive relationships with staff, parents, students, and the community members;
-Foster and support ethnic, cultural and gender diversity throughout the school community;
-Assist with the organization of the parent/teacher conferences and curriculum evenings;
-Assist in the mentoring and orientation of new staff members;
-Perform staff appraisals;
-Participate in the continuous improvement of the instructional program within the school;
-Lead safeguarding practices and assume the role of designated safeguarding leader;
-Participate in ECIS/NEASC re-accreditation when necessary;
-Teach approximately (40%).

Qualifications and Qualities Required:
-A recognized teaching qualification at graduate or post-graduate level;
-Ideally three years of experience in a similar role;
-Knowledge of and a commitment to the educational philosophies of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme;
-A can do attitude with high energy, enthusiasm and a positive approach to problem solving;
-Ability to act with diplomacy and tact even when facing challenging and sensitive situations;
-Ability to adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of various audience;
-Open, transparent and trusting personality;
-Situational adaptability, dynamism and a sense of humour;
-Ability to make considered and timely decision;
-Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate lessons which stimulate and motivate students to learn;
-Ability to deal with high expectations of students, colleagues and a professional parent community;
-Excellent ICT skills and a knowledge of their effective use to support pedagogy;
-Commitment to self-reflection and professional development.

Preference will be given to a candidate with work experience in an international environment

To apply please submit the following documents to recruitment (at) isl.ch

-a cover letter
-a full CV/résumé
-statement of educational philosophy
-details of three professional referees

Closing date: 10 December 2018

Wie Sie sich bewerben:
recruitment (at) isl.ch

Angestelltenname: International School of Lausanne