Vice Principal Pastoral

We are seeking a experienced, enthusiastic and collaborative Vice Principal to start in January 2025.

The successful candidate will be someone with proven experience of change management, team building and innovation in various international school settings. The ideal candidate will have developed systems and skills to successfully manage student behaviour and work with parents around the challenges students face. S/he should have training and leadership experience of Safeguarding and Child Protection in an international school.

Job Purpose

● Enhance the quality of pastoral care and well-being for students and staff

● Ensure the smooth running of the school through effective planning, implementation and evaluation of school structures and procedures as a member of the SLT

● Identify the priorities for continuous improvement and raising standards in the Elementary School as a member of the SLT

● Develop policies and practices and ensure that efficient resources are available to achieve the school’s Vision, Mission and Values

Key Responsibilities

● Oversee the Pastoral Team in collaboration with the AP for Student Success in order to ensure that all students reach their personal best academically and terms of well-being, social, emotional and physical development

● Oversee the provision of opportunities for students to experience leadership, agency and service alongside the AP Enrichment e.g. House System, Student Council and Service projects

● Lead and oversee policies, systems and structures in the school that support student Well-being and contribute to Positive Education at the school

● Ensure that school policies promote self-discipline and positive behaviour underpinned by the Virtues Project

● Lead investigation and resolution of serious disciplinary incidents ensuring effective communication and recording of events and outcomes

● Act as the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and in this capacity ensure that robust policies, procedures and training for safeguarding and child protection are provided for all staff

● Lead the Health and Safety policies and procedures e.g. buses, campus safety

● Set up and support systems that address staff well-being

● Monitor student attendance and address issues of punctuality and attendance with parents and the relevant agencies

● Support the Principal in providing a clear direction for the development of the school and as a member of the SLT prepare, implement and monitor the school’s strategic development plan

● Co-lead with SLT the processes towards Quality Assurance and school accreditation

Job Requirements

● Bachelor Degree

● Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

● Proven leadership experience

● Knowledgeable, Collaborative, Organised, Communicator

Application Process

All applications for this position strictly to be submitted through Schrole/APLi

only. The link to our Schrole/APLi page can be found on our Employment Page

(https://www.sji-international.com.sg/about/employment)

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.