Kelem International School (KIS) is a recently established international school that caters to students from Pre-KG to Grade 10. Its origins trace back to 1946 when it was initially founded under the Swedish Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. However, as of July 1st, 2019, the school has undergone a transformation and now operates as an independent, not-for-profit institution.

We are currently hiring a Vice Principal for the coming academic year 2024-25.

 Vice Principal (Academics)

At KIS, our vision is to establish a collaborative center of learning in Ethiopia, where every child can grow into a confident and self-realized global citizen. Our mission is to nurture the full potential of each child and cultivate resilient, inquisitive, open-minded, and introspective students who can express themselves with confidence and efficacy.

We prioritize teaching methods that enable our students to think critically, analyze information, and creatively solve problems, preparing them to adapt in an ever-evolving world. Our school instills in our students the belief that learning is a lifelong pursuit, setting an example through the continuous professional development of our dedicated teachers and staff.

One of our core goals is to cultivate responsible and compassionate global citizens who hold deep respect and appreciation for the cultural heritage of our host country, Ethiopia.

Currently, our student body consists of 200 children representing 28 different nationalities. For grades 1 to 10, we follow the Finnish curriculum integrated with international standards, while our kindergarten program adheres to the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC). We are proud to be recognized as a fully accredited international school by the Cognia Global Commission.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Vice Principal will support classroom education staff (teachers and teaching assistants) to refine their practices and improve instructional quality to ensure high quality educational experience for the students in a safe and enriching environment.

Key Activities:

Curriculum

• To integrate the Finnish curriculum with other international curriculums and best practices

• Establish and manage the curriculum review process

• Collaborate with teaching staff in the development, writing, implementation and assessment of school curriculum 

• Manage program implementation of curriculum, assessment tools and any supplemental materials.  Align program practices and standards to support quality implementation.

• Provide support to monitor teachers in developing, implementing, and tracking assessment practices.

• Support teachers with the analysis and use of data from internal and external assessments to improve teaching and learning.

• Provide support to teachers in creating lesson plans that are faithful to the curriculum and developmentally appropriate. Review lesson plans and provide teachers with timely feedback and recommendations.

• Coordinate bulletin boards content and lay out with teachers

Professional Development 

• Organize in-house & external staff development training and train staff on newly adopted programmes.

• Collaborate with classroom education staff to develop individual professional development plans for each staff member, based on feedback from staff supervision and evaluation.

• Identify potential professional development opportunities that align to teaching staff goals and needs offered in Ethiopia, Finland or online.

• Develop and facilitate a professional learning community focused on instructional excellence.

Observation and Coaching

• Conduct regular observations in all assigned classrooms based on the Trust-based Observation model and maintain records.

• Engage education staff in reflective coaching to discuss observations and develop a data driven plan to strengthen challenging areas and build on areas of strength.

• Conducts demonstration lessons and mentor teachers to develop their pedagogy and content knowledge

• Develop and implement initiatives to support peer observation and learning between classrooms.

Instructional Quality 

• Participate in professional development opportunities, including workshops and conferences, to bring new and emerging best practices into the program. 

• Evaluation, purchase and incorporation of texts, material, resources, and technology that will support instructional quality and integrate them into classroom instruction and program practices 

• Develop internal systems and procedures that advance instructional quality

Other duties

• In collaboration with the school counsellor, support the implementation of the social curriculum.

• Collaborate with appropriate personnel to provide school-wide opportunities for enrichment activities.

• Communicating information to community members about the school’s curriculum programs and initiatives

• Input into school policy making where appropriate 

Reports to: Principal

Coordinates with: Principal, Vice-Principal, Teachers, Counselor, Learning Support Department, Admissions

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm and Fridays from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• MEd/MA or an equivalent

• Extensive teaching and administration experience

• Minimum 5 years experience as Vice Principal or any leadership role preferably in a community or international school

• Experience providing coaching/mentoring to teachers around classroom management and instruction

• Very good command of the English language, both in written and verbal communication

Key Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English

• Build and maintain positive relationships

• Effective organizational skills

• Shows initiative and resourcefulness

• Excellent critical thinking & problem-solving skills 

Note: KIS recruitment team considers applications from Junior Teachers’.

How to Apply

Applications: Interested applicants are asked to apply by submitting their most recent CV as well as a letter of no more than two sides of A4 outlining their suitability for the post and motivation in making the application. The CV must include names and full contact details of three professional referees, one of whom must be the candidate’s most recent supervisor/ line manager. Referees will not be contacted without prior permission.

 Applications may be submitted in person at the school address below or sent by email to hr@scsaddis.com. In addition to interaction with candidates’ professional referees a variety of background checks will be required prior to the final appointment.

Important: When applying for the position, kindly be sure to use “Vice Principal Job Application 2024 – 25” as your e-mail application subject.

 Please note that Kelem International School is committed to all aspects of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices to ensure that the school provides a safe and secure environment for all.

 Contact Persons: Mr. Bemnet Teshome, HR Manager

Email: bemnet.teshome@scsaddis.com        

Tel.: +251911527341

School address:

The HR office

Kelem International School (KIS / FSCPCO)

Dar Sahara street, Kazanchis,

Cobble stone road opposite Meles Foundation

House # 9999

Tel.: +251911527341

Please note that applicants will be contacted for further assessment only if they are shortlisted.