Middle School Principal

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Reports to: Director

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall educational leadership management of the Middle School

(6th -9th grade)

Strives to ensure the provision of quality education and success in student achievement

Manages procedures and protocols to best achieve educational outcome

Plans collaboratively with the IPC Coordinator to oversee management of resources effectively and equitably based on budget

Demonstrates a professional knowledge of the principles and practices of leading learning in a school and supporting and modeling Professional Learning

Develops strategies with the IB MYP Coordinator to enhance the performance and welfare of the Middle School staff

Promotes a welcoming environment for members of the wider community into the school

Works collaboratively as a member of the SLT (Senior Leadership Team) and ELT (Educational Leadership team) to facilitate coordination amongst the primary, middle school, upper school, and administrative sections

Creates an atmosphere that encourages learning

Communication

• Coordinates and implements appropriate orientation and information sessions fro all stakeholders and members of the wider community
• Meets with Middle School parents who have specific interests or concerns
• Liaises with other international schools in order to enhance both the school’s development and its profile
• Meets regularly with the Director and IB MYP Coordinator to ensure a whole-school focus
• Briefs the Directors on all matters of significance pertaining to the Middle School students
• Liaises with the Dean of Students in regards to Child Protection and Social Emotional learning matters
• Oversees that student evaluation and assessment meet the needs of students
• Ensures the physical environment is safe and meets the needs of students
• Deals with disciplinary cases that might arise in the Middle School in accordance with SIS Behavioral Expectations
• Ensures that students recognize diversity and promote respect between individuals

Staff

• Directly oversees the work of the Middle School Staff as the line manager
• Implements with the ELT the school’s agreed approach to PDSE/Development talk for all Middle School teachers
• Leads with the Director the selection of Middle School Teachers
• Ensures that Middle School teachers receive appropriate support and resources
• Ensures that staff has the necessary resources to provide the best learning experiences

Administration

Holds regular meetings with teachers, and IB MYP Coordinator to deal with matters of interest and significance relating to the work of the Middle School

Works with the Leadership Teams in the construction of the whole-school calendar

Ensures on an ongoing basis that dates for all activities specifically involving the Middle School are entered into the calendar

Leads the creation of the Middle school timetable in collaboration with the ELT

Collaborates in the development of the Middle School in line with the school’s strategic plan

Assists in coordinating the school’s accreditation programs

Proof reads and generate the student reports and student awards

In charge of the revision of new student applications and placement of new and existing students (class lists). In these processes cooperating closely with the Head of Admissions, Dean of Students, Language Acquisition Subject Leaders, the nurse, counselors and advisors.

Ensures that the SIS pedagogy meets international standards

Required Qualifications and Attributes

• Has previous experience in a leadership position within a Middle or Upper school sections
• Has previous successful experience with IB MYP or an International based curriculum
• Holds a University degree
• Has a degree or certification in education
• Is familiar with IB MYP verification processes, CIS or similar accreditation processes
• Demonstrates strong team leadership and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is community-oriented and motivated to involve the full range of the school community - staff, students and parents in the management and development of the Middle School at SIS.
• Acts as a school ambassador in engaging with external stakeholders when needed
• Is sensitive towards, and familiar with, a diverse range of student learning needs as well as cross-cultural issues
• Demonstrate success modeling and inspires a love of learning
• Is fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage human, financial, and physical resources for a high-quality organizational outcome
• Has a pleasant and friendly personality
• Is a self-reflective life-long learner
• Has strong ethical principles and sense of fairness

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's degree in Education, or equivalent, with a demonstrated interest in remaining at the forefront of educational trends

Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills and the ability to use those to influence the educational agenda of the school

Proven track record of success in hiring, leading, and managing school faculty

At Stockholm International School we are committed to protecting children. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants will therefore be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening. Included in the recruitment process will be a local and national police check as well as a mandatory police background check from the last year of employment in every country worked.