School Principal

with Western International School Plc.
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BTDC-ID: 7466
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Announcement Description

Western International School (WIS) is a private school located in the heart of Phnom Penh. We offer an American English curriculum to Cambodian and international students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Our qualified staff members and teachers are from the United States, Canada, and other English speaking countries. We focus on delivering students a basic knowledge of English language, western social and economic development and standards, and advanced science and technology.

 Western International School is a fast growing International School that has been in operations in Cambodia since 2003. We have eight campuses in Toul Kork area of Phnom Penh. We also have campuses in Boeung Trabek, Southwest, Takhmao, Boeung Chhouk, Doung Ngeap, Stadium, Toul Sangkae, Chamka Doung and Sihanoukville.

Announcement Positions

School Principal (Urgent) (2 Positions)

Position Summary

Campus / Department: Administration

Basic functions and Scope of Responsibilities

This positions will be based at Preah Sihanouk Campus

The responsibility of the School Principal is to develop and implement policies, programs, and curriculum activities in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student and the professional development of each staff member.

Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
  • Plans and implements school maintenance for all campuses.
  • Establishes and promotes WIS standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance.
  • Manages, evaluates and supervises effective and clear procedures to follow WIS mission, values and goals of the school including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures.
  • Makes plans for the school improvements.
  • Supervises coordinator, admin assistant(s), registrar’s assistant(s), teachers, teacher assistants and all junior staff (guards, cook, janitors...) and all students of the campus.
  • Solves any concerned conflicts internally and externally.
  • Liaises with the local authorities.
  • Holds parent-teacher conferences.
  • Holds meetings once a month for school improvement.
  • May recruit or terminate staff and teachers after consulting with immediate supervisors (VP for Administration & VP for Academics).
  • Provides counsel and guidance to students regarding academic, personal or behavioural issues, along with enforcing attendance and discipline rules.
  • Assists in teacher evaluations and classroom supervision.
  • Has good relations with dept. heads and other directors.
  • Reports to the immediate supervisors what has been decided or has happened in the campus.
  • May perform other related tasks as required by the school.
Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Languages
  • Khmer: Native
  • English: Excellent
  • At least 2 years in Administration Management
  • Specific skills to this position:
  • Communication: Talks to employees, listen to their needs and presents suggestions and solutions to their requirements.
  • Calm under pressure: Many things could go wrong and something eventually will. Needs to remain calm during crisis issue and the high pressure.
  • Organization Skills: Needs to stay focused and organized with all admin issues and team
  • Problem Solving Skills: Being able to quickly solve the issue is required
  • Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or Experiences
  • Specific training related to this field:
  • General experience in this field:
  • Administration and Education Management
 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending updated CV and cover letter with three professional references, a recent photograph and expected salary via email address provided in the contact details.

 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • #20, St. 598C, Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmei, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • HR Department (Central Office) – Stadium Campus
 
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