Deputy Principal

Position title: Deputy Principal (K-12) 

FTE:1

Location: 420 Liverpool Road, Strathfield South 

Line Manager: School Principal 

About the School

Australian International Academy is a leading Muslim School that promotes excellence in all the programs offered. Whilst we are not a selective school, all our campuses promote the highest achievement in both academics and spiritual life. 

Our curriculum provides children with a strong sense of community and values through the incorporation of the International Baccalaureate program and religious studies.This has been facilitated by our bold visions, excellent teaching staff, robust leadership team, and administrative structures.

Australian International Academy of Education, is a rapidly growing independent, IB World School. The school currently offers the NESA Australian Curriculums, NESA HSC, and PY, MYP and DP Programmes from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Our vision is what brings our students, parents, staff and management together to work towards a common goal. 

At the AIA, we are proud of our contribution to developing graduates that are determined to achieve excellence in all that they do.

About the position

We are currently looking at appointing a new Deputy Principal (K-12) for our Strathfield Campus. 

Working closely with the Principal and Leadership Teams to drive the school’s mission and vision, the Deputy Principal operates in compliance with relevant laws and regulations while leading strategic initiatives to enhance the quality of education within a dynamic environment rooted in Islamic values

Our ideal candidate will have the following: 

• A passion for immersive, hands-on teaching, deeply valuing the opportunity to be closely involved in the educational development of students and teachers.
• Experience in a leadership role within an educational setting is crucial, as is a background in primary or middle years teaching.
• A clear understanding of the expectations of a Senior Leadership position

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Curriculum Development: 

• Participates in the review of teaching and learning programs
• Analyses academic data and tracking of individual performance in relation to individual student matters
• Assists in the production process (including proofreading) for Student Semester Reports, in consultation with relevant stakeholders

Staff:

• Leads the teachers by setting a good example for all
• Responsible for assisting staff with pastoral care and discipline issues and supporting staff in their daily responsibilities
• Mentors and participates in the induction program for new staff
• Leads the teacher accreditation and development process, including those undergoing NESA accreditation processes
• Assists in the oversight of staff Professional Learning, in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Models high-quality teaching and learning practice
• High-level understanding of School Management Processes (timetabling, allocations and cal and bulletin)

Parents

• Leads clear and open communication with parents through being proactive in relation to both positive and negative actions of students
• Liaises with the School Counselling team regarding the provision of support for students with social, emotional, and/or behavioral needs and their families, and communicates the needs of these students to the staff in a timely and sensitive manner

Qualifications and accreditations

• Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance
• Eligibility according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a Senior Leadership role
• Minimum of 3 years experience in an IB School with a clear understanding of MYP, PYP and DP programs and curriculum 
   

Your application will include the following:

• Cover letter and selection criteria response to the following questions: 

1. Please outline the key responsibilities in your previous Senior Academic Leadership roles 
2. Briefly outline how you intend on supporting the school intention for Academic Excellence
3. Please outline a process that showcases the three key aspects of Curriculum Development (Planning, implementation & Evaluation) 

This application letter should be no longer than four pages.

• A copy of your CV
• Certified copies of your relevant academic qualifications
• Brief portfolio of your achievements in a leadership role 

Please email your applications to Romesa Arefin at ********@aia.nsw.edu.au 

Closing Date: Friday 1 March 2024 5 pm 

Note: We kindly request no contact from Recruitment Agencies