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Vice Principal Of Intl School & College

The One World Academy
Insein | Yangon
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28 Dec 2022
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Vice Principal Of Intl School & College
The One World Academy, Insein | Yangon

Vice Principal Of Intl School & College

The One World Academy

Vice Principal Of Intl School & College

The One World Academy
Recruiter active 7 hours ago The recruiter at this company was last active reviewing applications.
Myanmar - Yangon
Verified This job has been verified by the company as a real job vacancy.

Experience level

Director and Above

Job Function

Education, Teaching, Childcare

Job Industry

Education/Training

Min Education Level

Master Degree

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

A Great Opportunity for ...

About Our Academy : 

The One World Academy is part of City Academy International that has already been established in Myanmar since 2013.  
Opening its doors in August 2022, it offers a premier Cambridge Assessment and International Education and Qualifications for accessible fees here in Yangon for ages K-18. Its new, purpose-built campus features classrooms, a multipurpose hall, well equipped IT labs, 2 science labs,  music and art room. We have a canteen where food and drinks are served or students may consume their own, brought from home, Indoor basketball and badminton and a playground are available. Class size is set at 20 maximum.
 

Led by a team of US and UK-based professionals, TOWA’s primary aim is to offer the best available preparation for the globally recognized and respected Cambridge English, Maths, Science, ICT and Humanities leading to the raft of renowned Cambridge International qualifications. These will include Checkpoint, Young Learners’ English, KET, PET, IELTS and,  most importantly, IGCSE or International General Certificate of Secondary Education -  – the world’s most popular international Academy secondary leavers’ credential that opens so many doors to the world’s top universities. 

 

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly committed professional to help build an establishment  which rapidly garners the reputation of being a centre of choice in Yangon!

To this end, our Vice-Principal must be able to demonstrate a talent for working with the Principal in bringing the best out of all our staff and learners, and build a quick rapport with all our parents and other major players in the community. 

 

We would also be encouraged by top-end results in external exams as the result of learning that is modern, interesting and fun, and the ready demonstration of an innovative,  bright and warming enrichment showcase.

On the graft side, we would feel reassured by planning that is ambitious and forward thinking, shows detail and is evidenced by honest and indicative and accurate recording and reporting.

TOWA is new and so its reputation will be vital to its success:  we believe in providing the best value to our children and their parents and so in turn it is our intention to build and maintain a dedicated team of professionals who put our learners at the heart of everything we do. 

We are seeking to appoint a leader who can:

  • Demonstrate through wide knowledge and experience how the Cambridge curricular work and willingly share their expertise, ideas and resources with others.

  • Encourage lively, creative teaching with a systematic  approach to SOWs, lesson planning, record keeping, standardization, marking  and report writing.

  • Help local staff gain further confidence in planning for activity-based learning.

  • Instill assessment for learning and continuous assessment as a common practice

POSITION SPECIFICATION

The Vice-Principal reports to the Principal in managing the day to day running of the Academy in attaining its stated primary objective, which is to become the premier provider of Pre-Academy, Primary and Secondary education in Myanmar.

Specifically, the Vice-Principal is required to:

  • Assist in providing leadership to the staff.

  • Ensure teaching and learning is of the highest quality. 

  • Be responsible for developing and fulfilling the Academy’s strategic plan.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential

  • A degree in education or a degree and a recognized post graduate teaching qualification.

  • At least 5 years’ teaching experience.

  • Demonstrated educational leadership experience including at least 3 years’ experience in managing a department in an internationally accredited education institution.    

Skills and attributes required by the position

  • Demonstrated experience in teaching and encouraging learners to reach their full potential by performing to their highest capability.

  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to enthuse and lead a team of dedicated teachers.

  • Sound interpersonal and negotiating skills and the ability to inspire staff to improve their teaching skills and methods.

  • Experience in helping to select suitably qualified staff.

  • Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to undertake course co-ordination.

  • Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills in promoting the Academy.

  • Develop and implement new learning initiatives such the adoption of the Cambridge Curricular across all levels of the Academy.

  • Supervise the development and administration of Cambridge-based formative and summative testing as a measure of student and teacher performance.

  • Possess excellent written and spoken English.

  • Demonstrated experience in public speaking to students and their parents.

  • Excellent computer skills.

 

 

Open To

Foreign (Expatriate)
Repatriate
Male/Female

Job Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Leadership and Planning
  • Teaching and Learning
    • Staffing - Participate in staff recruitment, training and counseling and recommend the appointment of academic staff. Undertake performance review. 
    • Curriculum - Assist in reviewing and selecting appropriate placement testing.  perform teaching scheduling, maintain academic integrity, etc.
  • Student Development

    • Supervise the preparation and completion of student progress, monitor progress, provide guidance and manage pupil welfare programmes, etc. 

  • Management of the Academy

    • Monitor the organization of the Academy to ensure that there is efficient allocation of teaching resources including resources assigned to non-academic activities.

    • Conduct regular meetings with staff.

    • Regularly review academic and administrative policies and operational procedures to maximize efficiency and encourage improvement.

  • Business Development

  • Position Authority and Reporting

    • The Vice-Principal reports to the Principal who is responsible for reviewing and appraising his/her performance.

    • Prepare a monthly progress for the attention of the Principal.

    • Prepare reports for the Board of Governors, as required.

What We Can Offer

Benefits

- Performance Bonus
- Opportunity to work with highly experienced leaders in the field

Highlights

- Very supportive environment to work on.
- 5-day week

Career Opportunities

- Advancement in role and pay package based on performance.