Roles and Responsibilities

Purpose of the Job – Principal Aurobana Indian School – ICSE

• Direct and manage instructional programs and supervise operations and personnel in the campus.
• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the academic and extra-curricular environment of the School.
• Responsible for recruiting and directing the development of the teaching and non-teaching/administrative faculty of the school.
• Ensure school policies and regulations are followed at all times.
• Lead the staff members to work cohesively as an efficient and professionally administered team to achieve a high degree of excellence in education, extra-curricular, sports and cultural areas of a child’s growth.
• Ensure that the schools objective of achieving holistic child development is achieved in a value-centric environment.
• Oversee the entire operations of the school.
• Set a good example for children for positive development.
• Maintain a supportive and healthy learning environment.

Key Functional competencies required to perform this role

• Strong academic orientation
• Expose children to Global meetup
• Globalize AIS with innovative tools and programs
• Expand access to intercultural education
• Develop AIS as active global citizens
• Empower young people from all backgrounds with essential global skills
• Strong orientation towards maintaining discipline in the school
• Inclination to inculcate strong Indian values and national pride amongst children
• Should influence technology innovation in classroom
• Capability & experience of handling Dept. of Education related matters, Regulatory officials, compliances etc.

Key Result Areas for the Incumbent

• Accomplished educationist and prudent leader with rich experience of managing and leading K-12 Schools; well-versed with standard operating procedures, processes, regulations and norms governing ICSE Schools
• At least 15-20 years of relevant teaching experience preferable in a reputed ICSE School, of which at least 4-5 years as PGT / HOD / Vice Principal / Principal and at least 5 years of experience in administration with strong interpersonal skills
• Will play a key role in the Schools improvement and planning process, development of curriculum, teacher training and understanding of institutional developments, administration, affiliation, academics and public relations.
• Must have thorough knowledge of academic standards, teaching methodologies and education policy formulation.
• Purpose: To serve as the chief administrator of the school in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.
• General Planning: Conceptualizes the broad goals of the school and plans accordingly to ensure that procedures and schedules are implemented to carry out all programs of the school.
• General Coordination: Ensures that the responsibilities and accountability of staff members are well defined.
• Enhancement of Personnel Skills: Provides activities which facilitate the professional growth of the school staff and enhance the quality of the instructional program.
• School Objectives: Identifies the annual objectives for the instructional, extracurricular, and athletic programs of the school.
• Facilitates Organizational Efficiency: Maintains inter-school system communication and seeks assistance from governing bodies to improve performance. Maintains good relationships with students, staff, and parents and complies with established lines of authority.
• New Staff and Students: Orients and assists new staff and new students and provides opportunities for their input in the school program
• Supplies and Equipment: Manages, directs, and ensures maintenance of records on the materials, supplies, equipment etc which are necessary to carry out the daily school routine. Involves the staff in determining priorities for instructional purposes

Key Behavioral competencies required to perform this role

• Must exhibit exemplary leadership qualities
• Excellent Communication skills (Verbal & Written)
• Leadership & strong Interpersonal skills
• Should posses the quality of empowering the team and embody school spirit
• Good crisis management capabilities
• Sensitive to childrens requirements, futuristic
• Vision to make AIS the best school globally
• Strong People Management Skills
• Patience, confidence, innovative thinking and sound decision making.
• Problem solving skills and a good listener
• Natural teaching and learning skills
• Ability to guide, inspire and connect people together and find way to earn their trust
• Should create innovative and creative learning space for students
• Exposure of working in a Minority School will be added advantage

Candidate Brief

Alongside a record of leading constructive and future-oriented change in an educational institution, the Principals scope of experience will include:

• Good personality, excellent in communicative English
• Passionate about the educational system
• Strong educational background with Masters Degree (M.ED, B.ED or equivalent) or PhD.
• Intellectual acumen and open-minded approach to educational modalities.
• Demonstrated effectiveness and achieved success in a leadership role within an educational setup.
• Efficient in multi-tasking and ability to manage complex situations simultaneously.
• Smart and capable in handling Management stakeholders effectively