Principal of Secondary School

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

● Provide visionary leadership for the Secondary School (Years 7-13), fostering a

culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

● Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure strategic alignment with

the school’s vision, mission, values, and objectives.

● Contribute to the whole school’s strategic development plan and ensure the

Secondary School meets all relevant performance indicators.

● Lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures that

promote high standards of teaching, learning, and student well-being.

● Serve as a role model for students and staff, embodying the school’s values of

curiosity, resilience and respect.

● Serve as a key point of contact for parents and the wider school community,

building strong communication and partnerships.

● Lead, mentor, and regularly evaluate Secondary School staff, providing

feedback to maintain high professional standards, drive continuous

improvement, and ensure effective time and task management.

Curriculum and Academic Development

● Oversee the implementation of the British National Curriculum, IGCSE, and IB

Diploma Programme, ensuring robust and inclusive practices.

● Drive curriculum development to meet the needs of all learners, integrating

current evidence-informed teaching practices.

● Lead the planning, assessment, and reporting processes to monitor and

enhance student progress and achievement.

● Promote innovative professional development programmes for staff to enhance

curriculum design, pedagogy, subject expertise and effective classroom

practices.

Student-Centered Culture

● Champion a student-first approach that aligns with BISS’s commitment to

holistic education and personal well-being.

● Support teachers in implementing programmes that develop critical thinking,

creativity, sustainability, and global citizenship skills.

● Oversee the pastoral care program, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive

environment for all students.

Operational and Administrative Duties

● Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the Secondary

School, including timetabling, resource allocation, and facilities management.

● Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements,

maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and compliance.

● Be accountable for the Secondary School’s financial performance, balancing

enrollment and expense management.

● Ensure resources are optimised to support teaching and learning.

● Lead recruitment efforts to attract and retain exceptional teaching staff for the

Secondary School.

● Oversee and participate in school events, workshops, and initiatives, including

community events, cultural celebrations, parent-teacher conferences, and

extracurricular activities.

● Teaching and Classroom Support: Maintain availability and flexibility to oversee

daily school operations, stepping in for classroom coverage when required,

while ensuring leadership responsibilities remain the primary focus.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.