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ROLE SUMMARY:
Knowledge Gate International School (KGIS) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Vice Principal to start immediately.
Knowledge Gate International School (KGIS) is a vibrant school offering a premium British-style education to both expatriate and local students in the Sultanate of Oman. KGIS is a community school with a strong and growing reputation thanks to its pedagogical approach, the opportunity for staff development, and outstanding examination results. The school is seeking a pioneering practitioner who is passionate about their subject and wishes to broaden their own experience within an innovative, friendly and collaborative environment.
Applicants should be Omani nationals, academically able, and have a degree in Education. They are expected to be involved in the wider life of this successful and growing Knowledge Gate International School.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Personal Qualities
The skills required are many and those essential are but not limited to: leadership, diplomacy, fairness, firmness, tolerance, trustworthiness, and the ability to be both a leader and a key team player.
General Responsibilities

• To develop a strategic view for the School with the Executive Principal that supports the school's vision, ethos, and policies.
• To take full responsibility for the School in the absence or unavailability of the Executive Principal, by carrying out leadership and management tasks in accordance with school policy and practice.
• To take full responsibility for leading and managing significant aspects of the school, under the overall direction of the Executive Principal.
• To carry out teaching duties, as required, in accordance with the school’s schemes of work and curriculum.
• Use school management data effectively, to monitor standards across the school.
• Monitor the progress made towards achieving the school goals and targets and use the information to plan future developments.
• Ensure that parents are well informed about the curriculum, targets, students’ progress and attainment within the School.
• To liaise with the Heads of School and Directors of Pastoral Care in organising parent engagement events, student induction, transition days, and other special events throughout the academic year.
• To take school assemblies as required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• To attend daily and weekly meetings, in accordance with school policy, and to lead such meetings as required.
• To take assemblies as required
• To prepare and present reports, as required
• To attend meetings during evening hours, at weekends or in school holidays, as required e.g. liaison meetings with other schools, preparing school for new academic year.
• To undertake any other reasonable task as instructed by the Executive Principal.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
We are looking for an outstanding, energetic, inspirational Omani Vice Principal who is passionate about supporting the Executive Principal and Leadership Team in accounting for the efficiency and effectiveness of the school to all relevant stakeholders on a day-to-day basis. Candidates must be team players and committed to achieving high levels of learning, and to work with the Executive Principal in taking responsibility for and promoting all aspects related to safeguarding the welfare of the children and staff.
We are looking for reflective practitioners who have:

• Enhanced disclosure from the DBS or equivalent, and who are committed to the welfare of all children
• A degree and PGCE or B.Ed or the equivalent, with a minimum of 3-5 years post-qualification teaching experience.
• High expectations and aspirations for all students
• A commitment to the overall development of young people
• An open-minded approach to their work, are willing to learn and develop
• A demonstrable love for what they do and a proven track record
• Proactiveness in maintaining an understanding of current thinking, initiatives and developments in international education, leading to best practice.

To be considered for this position you will need to meet our qualification and experience requirements.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this role, please click this link: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/3895/
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From RO1,000.000 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:

• Muscat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• PGCE or Education Diploma (Required)

Application Deadline: 30/09/2024