Job Description - Vice Principal of Thornhill College

The Vice Principal reports to the Principal. S/he will work closely with the Principal in providing core leadership and in managing the strategic direction and development of the school. S/he will lead by example, will be fully committed to the promotion of the school’s educational aims, values and mission, demonstrating initiative, enthusiasm, and responsibility in the exercise of all duties.
 

Key Areas for the Vice-Principal are:

1. General

1. To deputise for the Principal or Vice-Principal when required;

2. To contribute at a significant level to whole school development planning;

3. To design, implement, monitor, evaluate and review policies and procedures to effect school improvement;

4. To participate fully in Senior Management team meetings, value and support the work of all members;

5. To keep abreast of educational initiatives, sharing knowledge and expertise with others;

6. To take a leading part in the life of the school, supporting and assisting in the organisation of all events and activities and ensuring the presentation of a positive image of the school to the wider community;

7. To establish effective links with parents, other schools, outside agencies, business, industry and the community to support and extend the educational experience;

8. To share responsibility for conducting daily Assembly in consultation with the Principal, Assembly Co-ordinator, Heads of Year and Religious Education Department

9. To be available for part of the summer holiday for administration and/or planning as required.

2. Ethos

1. To set example and be responsible for discipline with the members of the Senior Management Team, Heads of School, Heads of Year, Form Teachers and all other members of staff to promote a culture of self-discipline and learning and achievement;

2. To be actively involved in the supervision of students especially in the following areas:

   1. daily arrival and departure of pupils to and from school;

   2. movement to and from Assembly;

   3. movement between classes;

   4. behaviour at break and lunch-time in all areas of the school;

3. To deal with pupils who are referred by the Heads of School or Heads of Year for disciplinary reasons;

4. To deal with concerns raised by staff, parents, pupils and others.
    

3. Staff

1. To assist the Principal in the efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources;

2. To value and support the work of all staff members;

3. To promote and organise Staff Development programmes which will improve educational provision and standards;

4. To take responsibility for leading support staff;

5. To co-ordinate the work of the lunchtime supervisors

4. Pupils

1. To ensure the pastoral care needs of pupils are addressed through policy and practice;

2. To create and maintain an effective partnership with parents in order to improve pupil achievement and personal development. To oversee the management of Parents’ Nights. To assist the Principal with the organisation of the Parent Teacher Association;

3. To support the SENCO in meeting the needs of the pupils;

4. To organise duty rotas of staff in order to meet Health and Safety regulations;

5. To assist the work of the Principal on pupil admissions.

5. Curriculum

1. To demonstrate a sound knowledge of current educational issues;

2. To review curriculum provision regularly with the Principal to ensure the needs of the pupils are appropriately met;

3. To promote extra curricular programmes in all Key Stages.

6. Teaching and Learning

1. To monitor standards and promote excellence in Teaching and Learning throughout the school;

2. To ensure the learning environment reflects the expectations of standards of excellence and to check displays and promotion of pupils’ work;

3. To teach a reduced timetable, set example of good practice and to carry out professional duties in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment of Teachers Regulations (1987), as amended September 1994;

4. To monitor pupil achievement and standards providing data for school improvement.

7. Other Duties

1. To liaise with General Manager, Personnel Manager, Caretakers and other relevant staff on general school maintenance, appearance and presentation;

2. To oversee the implementation of the school’s Health and Safety Policy;

3. To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Principal.

• The Vice-Principal’s duties are not restricted to 1265 hours and the carrying out of the above duties will also involve planning and administration in July and August.

• These duties are subject to change as required in the interest of the school and in negotiation with the Principal.

• Thornhill College is committed to following Child Protection guidelines and procedures as prescribed by DENI and WELB.
   

September 2010