Deputy Principal at St. Theresa’s Mission Hospital

Purpose of the Job

Assists in supporting the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning across the college and contribute to college self-evaluation and the development of improvement plans.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities are:

• Assists the Principal in developing a college environment which is supportive of learning and high achievement among the students.
• Assists the Principal in developing the education aims and objectives of the college, and devising strategies to achieve them.
• Assists the Principal in co-coordinating the college plan and policies for approval by the Board.
• Assists the Principal in promoting ongoing personal development and in-service and in the identification of the staffing needs of the college – i.e. teaching and support staff.
• Assists the Principal in the day to day management of the college, including the planning and overseeing of the daily time tabling of classes.
• Assists the Principal in matters of student discipline, in the promotion of good order and general supervision between classes.
• Develops and provide appropriate learning and curriculum programs and methods of instruction.
• Promotes effective teaching and learning practices across the college.
• Assists in the development of the school curriculum and assessment policies.
• Develops and implements systems for recording individual students progress and ensures that parents are informed regularly of their progress.
• Assists the Principal in supporting the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning across the college and contribute to college self-evaluation and the development of improvement plans.
• Organizes observation and supervision of educational activities.
• Observes and assesses educational processes and their outcomes.
• Consults and advises tutors on the implementation of the curriculum.
• Orients new tutors.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

The jobholder must possess;

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
• Master’s degree in Nursing will be an added advantage
• Minimum of three (3) as a Senior Tutor and or in Managerial capacity
• Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages
• Should have strong analytical and be result oriented
• Must have high standards of integrity and ethical practice