Crested Crane Academy is a day and boarding school in Lusaka. The school is a registered exam centre for Grades 7, 9 and 12. It is currently one of the top ten schools of Lusaka for ECZ exam results. We are now inviting applications from suitably qualified applicants for the position of Deputy Principal.
Responsibilities
The Deputy Principal is expected to provide support to the Principal’s office in the day to day leadership and management of the school. S/he must provide inspirational and highly professional leadership and management for the school, fostering a positive working culture, setting rigorous and uncompromising academic standards, leading on the school’s vision and values and ensuring a commitment to a child centred approach in student’s holistic development.
Accountability: Ensure that all staff are accountable for the areas under their remit and are supported in meeting these expectations
Academic attainment: Accountability for the academic attainment in the school
Senior team leadership:
Work with the Principal and through other leaders in the school to:
ensure a continuous and consistent focus on pupils’ achievement, using data to monitor progress
establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching
set high expectations and set stretching targets for the school community
monitor, evaluate and review school practice and promote improvement strategies
tackle under-performance at all levels
ensure effective management and running of the Heads of Department team
Qualifications:
The applicant must be a holder of a Degree in Education with three years’ experience at Management level in a Secondary School or
A holder of a Diploma in Education with five years’ experience at management level in a Secondary School.
Key attributes
The right person for the job will have:
A clear understanding of the vision that can be shared with the whole of the school community
An innovative, energetic, and ‘can-do’ approach
An ability to encourage and inspire the whole school community
Excellent classroom teaching skills
Proven leadership, with analytical and reflective qualities
Excellent Organisational and communication skills
A proven track record of school improvement
An ability to work under pressure and to keep to deadlines
How to apply
Send your details to the email below:
The Principal,
Crested Crane Academy,
Leopards Hill Road,
PO Box 39569,
Lusaka.