Principal - Elementary / Lower School (AY 25-26)
Job Description
▪ Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
▪ Work closely with the Principal to establish effective and globally relevant practices of learning & teaching. Implement the schools vision for quality in the school linked with the GEMS expectation of excellent education.
▪ Integrate GEMS core values into the planning and delivery of all curricular and co-curricular lessons and activities.
▪ Develop monitoring and evaluation systems to assess teaching
and learning standards, and implement any necessary improvement strategies.
▪ Assist staff develop professionally and meet time based improvement targets.
▪ Conduct needs based lesson observation / lesson appraisal and provide focused feedback in order to meet school targets.
▪ Develop positive links with parents and the wider community through consistent and clear communication.
▪ Liaise with the Registrar regarding new student’s needs, induction procedures, admission testing etc.
▪ Ensure provision of support classes / activity programmes, educational trips, assemblies & special days.
▪ Assist with Parent – Teacher meetings, Charity drives, GEMS initiatives & other school events.
▪ Chair meetings & head committees.
▪ Manage budgets and undertake teaching and other Professional duties as delegated by the HOS, & SMT.
▪ Ensure the curriculum reflects the needs of the pupils and the standards & content required by the Regulatory board.
▪ Work with the HODs and coordinators to ensure continuity & Progression in terms of the school Curriculum.
▪ Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
▪ Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
▪ Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
▪ Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.
Skills
Qualifications / knowledge:
University Degree Recognised teaching qualification.
Skills:
-Clear communication skills, verbal & written.
-Strong ICT skills.
-Excellent time management skills.
-Good interpersonal skills.
Experience:
-Track record of teaching in reputable schools ,
-Demonstrable experience in a Senior Leadership role
-Experience in Change Management.
Job Location Qatar Company Industry Education Job Role Education Years of Experience Min: 5 Max: 15
GEMS AMERICAN ACADEMY - QATAR
Education Doha, Qatar GEMS American Academy Qatar (GAAQ) is a Pre-K to Grade 12 School with over 1070 students from 60 nationalities. We offer an enriched American curriculum with an international perspective based on U.S. National Common Core Standards. We ensure that students are provided with exceptional learning experiences that lead to a consistently high level of achievement. Our school is a purpose-bui... lt state-of-the-art center of inspirational learning that enables students to make decisions independently and solve problems effectively. Our leadership team is comprised of the Head of School, Upper and Lower School Principals, Assistant Principals and Grade Level/Department Leaders. Collectively with students, parents and teachers they develop the strategies that will be used to achieve our school’s mission and vision. Next year GAAQ will enter its seventh year in operation. While still a relatively young school, we already have a well-established reputation, and have one of the highest parent satisfaction rates in our network.
