Principal - Springforth International School

An International Private School, Springforth International School in the Adjiringanor community in Accra, seeks a dynamic, skilled, and experienced Principal to join our institution. The Principal is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership of the educational and operational activities of the Creche, Pre-school, Primary, and Junior High School.

The Principal is responsible for ensuring academic excellence, and for maintaining an environment conducive to teaching and learning; ensuring effective delivery and improvement of instruction; supervising, mentoring, and developing instructional staff; and ensuring that the school meets its goal and objectives.

PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic

• Ensure that academic curriculum is implemented and adhered too
• Set high academic standards and a culture of high performance. Encourage an environment of student success,
• Maintain direct and indirect student contact to monitor progress and academic success
• Lead all initiatives to ensure the school meets defined enrollment and attendance goals.
• Implement effective internal assessment systems to monitor the academic growth of students across the short-term and multi-year periods.

Communication Student & Parent Relations

• Maintains excellent relationships with students, parents, and the community through PTA and school events.
• Identifies intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs affecting students’ success in school
• Maintains and promotes the Christian values of the school and encourages a cooperative and participating attitude for teachers and students.

ADMINISTRATION

• Assists the Board of Directors in the development of school policies, rules, and regulations and ensuring that they are adhered to and maintained by parents, students, and all staff
• Oversees the management and confidentiality of student academic records.
• Oversees the administration of special education services and After-School Program

Staff Recruitment and Evaluation

• Recruit, hire and retain highly qualified administrative and instructional staff.
• Plan and implement staff orientation and year-round professional development for teaching staff and administration in coordination with the Director.
• Conducts lesson observations for staff appraisal and evaluation processes