ISSH

__The Role of the Primary Principal at The International School of Schaffhausen__

The Primary Principal is part of the ISSH Management Team -  Head of School -  Head of Administration -  Deputy Head -  PYP Coordinator -  Middle School Representative
 * Primary Principal Job Description **

·  Support management team in writing and implementing school development plan ·  Support management team with defining school policies ·  Implement school development plan ·  Suggest projects of school development ·  Promote mission statement amongst all community members ·  Promote internationalism, student-led initiatives, positive learning atmosphere, positive student behaviour and parent involvement
 * School Development**

·  Assist Head of School in recruiting and employing new staff ·  Responsible of induction of new staff members ·  Build up in-service structures for new team members ·  supervising the quality of teaching ·  supervising that teachers act according to regulations of staff handbook ·  Coordinate appraisal procedure in coordination with PYP coordinator and Head of School
 * Staff**

·  Co-ordinate the working of the School supported by the Head of School ·  Act as Acting Head of School when required. ·  Chair the following meetings: Primary Staff Meetings and Middle School Meetings ·  Meet regularly with Head of School ·  Co-ordinate the admissions of students together with the Head of School. ·  Produce and update the School calendar and timetables in co-ordination with the Head of School. ·  Ensure that appropriate communication links are maintained with parents (class letters, ISSH school news, weekly bulletin, bulletin board, PA parent meetings) ·  Co-ordinate the updating and publication of Handbooks for staff, students and parents. ·  Co-ordinate the production of the timetable. ·  Produce duty rosters ·  Responsible for the overall discipline and pastoral welfare of the students. ·  Co-ordinate orders for teaching materials and equipment.
 * Administrative **

·  Develop curriculum overview and scope and sequence documents and curriculum policies together with the PYP coordinator ·  Organize and lead planning meetings linked to ongoing curriculum development identified in the strategic plan together with PYP coordinator ·  To monitor the overall academic standards within the School. ·  To monitor the application of assessment principles, policies and practices within the School. ·  To interpret assessment results and ensure these are used to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum, instructional practices and student learning.
 * Curriculum **
 * Assessment, Recording and Reporting **