Principal (Kingston, Jamaica) - The Randolph Lopez School of Hope

 The Randolph Lopez School of Hope

Principal Required

Applications are invited for the position of principal at the Randolph Lopez School of Hope, effective January 1, 2025

Job Summary:

The Principal is responsible for providing effective leadership and management of schools for students with intellectual and Developmental disabilities ranging in age from 6 to 18+ years. The job will require you to implement academic, operational and strategic plans in accordance with the MOEY's policies and procedures as well as JAID and the School Board.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Educational Administration with Special Education Teacher Training.
• At least six (6) years in management supervision and teaching persons with  intellectual disabilities/special needs
• Certification in NCEL Professional Principal Training will be an asset.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Strategic Plan Development
• Instructional and team leadership
• Community building, networking
• Conduct Assessment and training needs for staff

Skills and Competencies:

• Leadership and effective management
• Building school/community/parental partnerships
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation of the MOEY and JAID.
• Familiarity of financial administration
• Knowledge Jamaican Disabilities Act.

Applications, with detailed resumes and the names of at least two (2) referees, should be forwarded to:

 

School Board Chairman,

Randolph Lopez School of Hope,

7 Golding Avenue,

Kingston 7.

Email: jaid@cwjamaica.com

no later than August 9, 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Principal (Trelawny, Jamaica) - Westwood High School For Girls

Westwood High School For Girls

Westwood High School Stewart Town P.O.

Trelawny, Jamaica W.I.

It seeks to employ a qualified person to fill the post of Acting Principal effective September 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A Bachelor's degree and experience  in Education Administration and Leadership. 
• At least five (5) years' teaching experience at the Secondary level Resource Management.
• An understanding of the Financial Management of Secondary schools.
• The capacity to work with all categories of staff for the continued development of the school.
• NCEL training would be an asset.

All applicants must complete and submit the Ministry of Education's Principal's application form along with application letter and resume to:

The Chairman

c/o The Principal

Westwood High School for Girls

Stewart Town P.O., Trelawny

Email: westwoodhigh1882@yahoo.com

Deadline for submission: July 19, 2023

Principal (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Thompson Town High School

 

The Board of Management of Thompson Town High School Invites applications for the post of 

Principal 

The successful candidate will be required to:

Provide strong leadership for a progressing secondary school by:

• Providing transformational leadership.
• Participating in the development of strategic plans for the school and leading in their implementation.
• Providing a strong team ethos, motivation and collaboration to all staff, students and parents.
• Adhering to the Education Act/Code of Regulation, the FAA Act and other laws governing the management of public educational institutions.
• Developing and maintaining associated activities to provide a rounded educational experience for students.
• Energizing and working closely with major stakeholders to achieve the school's goals.
• Making recommendations to the Board of Management on policy directions to be followed.

Required Qualifications

• A trained graduate, with a Bachelor's Degree qualification in Education or its equivalent.
• A trained Teacher's Diploma or Diploma in Education.
• National College of Educational Leadership (NCEL) training would be an asset.
• A post-graduate degree would also be an asset (Master's or Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership or any other appropriate disciple) 
• At least five (5) years' experience as a teacher - with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role.

Required Competencies

• Professional integrity and honesty.
• Strong inspirational leadership skills.
• Strong in the areas of discipline and professionalism.
• Strong inter-personal and team-building skills.
• Strong  communication skills including use of current ICT tools.
• Knowledge of the laws governing the public educational sector in Jamaica.
• Knowledge of human resource management regulations and techniques.
• Knowledge of the financial regulations governing educational institutions.

Deadline for Submission of applications: February 13, 2023.

Applications should be submitted on the prescribed forms available at the Ministry of Education and Youth's website (www.moey.jm) and should be sent to:

The Chairman

Thompson Town High School

Thompson Town P.O., Clarendon

Email: thompsontownhighschool@yahoo.com

NB: Only short - listed candidates will be contacted./

Principal Needed (St. Ann, Jamaica) - The Hoolebury Primary & Infant School

The Board of Government of The Hoolebury Primary School & Infant School invites suitably qualified applicants for the Post of Principal

The ideal candidate should have the following:

Qualification/Experience

• Have at least a First Degree in Educational Administration or related field.
• Have at least five (5) years' experience teaching at the Primary Level.
• Be a trained graduate with a strong academic background (training in school leadership, management or administration would be an asset). 
• Be knowledgeable of the Education Act, The Education Regulations (1980), The Child Care and Protection Act and The FAA Act.

Competencies

• Strong management and human resource skills.
• Experience in curriculum development, adaptation and administration.
• Excellent communicator
• Disciplinarian
• Ability to articulate a vision of maintaining and achieving excellence at Hoolebury Primary School and Infant School.

Interested persons should complete the application form available from the Ministry of Education's website and send it with an application letter, no later than July 4, 2022 to:

The Chairman,

c/o The Regional Director,

Ministry of Education,

Region 3,

1 Huntley Avenue,

Brown Town,

St. Ann.

Principal (Kingston, Jamaica) - Campion College

 Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kingston 

Campion College

Invites applications for the post of

Principal

(effective January 1, 2023)

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide strong leadership for a high performing secondary school by;
• Providing inspired leadership to the instructional programme.
• Developing and maintaining associated activities to provide a rounded educational experience to approximately 1500 students.
• Ensuring the programmes of Christian formation.
• mandated by the Board is implemented.
• Energizing and working closely with major stakeholders, particularly the parent body, the alumni and the community in the achievement of the school's goals.
• Participating in the development of strategic plans for the school and leading in their implementation.
• Making recommendations to the Board of Management on policy directions to be followed.

Required Qualifications

• A trained graduate, with qualifications in Educational
• Administration. A post-graduate degree would be an asset.
• At least five (5) years' experience as a teacher-with at least three (3) in a supervisory role.

Required Competencies

• Professional integrity and honesty.
• An understanding of the Jamaican educational landscape.
• Strong, inter-personal and team-building skills.
• Strong communication skills including use of current ICT tools.
• Knowledge of the laws governing the public education sector in Jamaica.
• Knowledge of human resource management regulations and techniques.

Applications should be submitted on the prescribed forms available at the Ministry of Education and Youth's website www.moey.jm and should be submitted by email to: chairman@campioncollege.com by May 15, 2022.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Principal Needed (Kingston,Jamaica) - Ardenne Preparatory and Extension High School

  Ardenne Preparatory and Extension High School

Board of Governors invites applications for the post of

Principal

Effective September 1, 2022.

The Ardenne Preparatory and Extension High School is a Christian institution owned by the Church of God  in Jamaica.

Minimum Requirements: 

• A trained teacher with at least a first Degree in Education or related field from a recognized accredited university.
• NCEL Certification
• Five (5) years' experience as school administrator (at least two (2) years at the Secondary level).

The principal will be expected to:

• Provide effective leadership and management of the school's operations in keeping with the policies of the Board of Governors and the Ministry of Education.
• Provide strong guidance for teaching staff ensuring that they are utilizing current methodologies and best practices, especially for online modalities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in the development and execution of strategies that will contribute to the continued transformation of the institution.

Additional requirements may be had from the website: http://www.cogja.org/job-vacancies.html

Submit by May 1, 2022.

• Cover letter and Curriculum vitae.
• Character and professional references.
• Proof of qualifications
• Completed Application Form

The Chairman,

Board of Governors,

C/o the Principal,

Ardenne Preparatory and Extension High School,

37 Hope Road,

Kingston 10.

Email: admin1@apehjm.edu.jm

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Principal (Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Christel House Jamaica

 Christel House Jamaica (CHJ) Invites applicants for the role of Principal. CHJ envision a world where poverty does not limit potential and prepares students from under-resourced communities to achieve upward economic mobility, to become good citizens, and to identify and realize their goals, dreams, and human potential. Christel House Jamaica will serve Kindergarten - 4th grade students in the upcoming school year.

Job Responsibilities

Implements an Outcomes-Oriented Instructional Programme Aligned to the Christel House School Model

• Creates and articulates a vision for instructional excellence and creates an aligned approach to professional development.
• Evaluates classroom instruction and promotes engaging instructional practices that build higher-order thinking skills in students.
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of student(s) using formative and summative data.
• Provides leadership for character education and counseling.

Strategically Allocates and Manages Resources

• Establishes safe and consistent systems for students, staff and families.
• Analyzes data to allocate and deploy resources to support programmatic excellence.
• Selects and evaluates teachers and staff, in conjunction with appropriate members of the leadership team.
• Ensures compliance with local  laws and regulations and with Christel House International policies.
• Collaborates with the senior leadership team on decisions that impact teaching and learning, and policies for governing the operation of the school.

Fosters a Culture Characterized by Caring, Continuous Improvement and an Orientation to Achievement.

• Creates and fosters an environment where students are invested in their own learning and achievement.
• Promotes student behavioral management techniques in the school that are based on trauma-informing schooling, restorative practices, positive behavioral interventions.
• Foster an inclusive environment in which all members of the community, regardless of their role and/or background, feel respected and valued.
• Builds positive family partnerships through consistent and caring interactions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Master's Degree in Education (preferable)
• License in Administration and Supervision
• Five (5) years' experience in elementary school leadership
• Demonstrated track record of strong academic results with a diverse population of at-risk students.

All applications should be submitted to hr@jamaica.christelhouse.org no later than Friday, April 29, 2022.

Human Resource Manager

Christel House Jamaica

Dobson Farm, Twickenham Park,

Spanish Town,

St. Catherine.