Principal

Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan

Karachi , Pakistan

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PKR. 175,000 - 200,000/Month

As a prestigious institution affiliated with both the Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKUEB) and the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK), Aga Khan Higher Secondary School (AKHSS), Karachi has maintained exceptional academic standards aligned with international benchmarks. AKHSS, Karachi is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Principal. The Principal will lead a highly professional team, including the Vice Principals, Academic Coordinators, Student Counsellors, and distinguished lecturers, in driving the school towards academic excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

The Principal will play a stewardship role, leading the school to new heights of academic excellence, informed by 21st-century needs and emerging trends in the wider academic landscape. This includes setting and executing strategic goals that reflect the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and holistic development. The Principal will ensure that the institution upholds its high education standards by effectively implementing the curricula of both the Aga Khan University Examination Board and the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK).

In this role, the Principal will oversee diverse functions including teaching and learning, curriculum development, resource allocation, and maintaining a positive and inclusive environment that nurtures student growth. The principal will collaborate with a diverse group of highly accomplished principals and seasoned academicians from Pakistan and 12 other countries across the globe where Aga Khan schools operate. This will include joint planning, deliberation on common standards, and sharing of knowledge and experiences (including Aga Khan Academies). Additionally, the Principal will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with parents, the community, and other stakeholders, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree, preferably in Education, and a minimum of 7 years of educational management experience at a reputable institution. The candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of effective classroom management and communication. Proficiency in MS Word and Excel, along with proven experience in engaging with parents and the broader community, is essential.

Skills

Strong Leadership Skills Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills

Job Details

Industry:

Education/Training

Functional Area:

Teachers/Education, Training & Development

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Department:

AKESP - South Region

Job Location:

Karimabad, Karachi, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Masters

Degree Title:

Master’s degree, preferably in Education

Career Level:

Department Head

Minimum Experience:

7 Years (a minimum of 7 years of educational management experience at a reputable institution.)

Apply Before:

Nov 15, 2024

Posting Date:

Oct 03, 2024

Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan

Education/Training · 301-600 employees - Karachi

Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan (AKES,P) is a network of educational institutions that combines the operation of 159 schools and 5 hostels with the management of programmes to enhance the quality of teachers, academic resources and learning environments in Pakistan through community partnerships and long-term interventions. It is one of the largest third-sector networks of educational institutions in Pakistan and part of an international network of over 200 schools spread in 8 countries of the world under the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Reaching out to the remotest areas of the country, AKES,P has been providing quality education in the region for the past 110 years. It is a direct provider of education for nearly 36,000 students from pre-primary to higher secondary levels and facilitates access to higher education through the provision of scholarships, hostels and other educational support services.With more than 2,000 employees, of whom over 1,500 areteachers, AKES,P is also supported by over 2,000 volunteers. In Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, the first AKES,P schools were setup in the 1940s; since then they have contributed significantly toincreasing the literacy rates and social development in theremote, mountainous, harsh and ecologically fragile regions ofNorthern Pakistan. AKES,P currently operates 151 schools inGilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, providing education to over 27,000students, of which 54% are girls. Through these efforts, AKES,Pis continuing to play a critical role in women’s development inthe region. In the Southern Region, AKES,P operates four schools in Karachi,three in Hyderabad and rural Sindh and one in Hafizabad,Punjab, with over 8,900 students. All AKES,P schools follow theNational Curriculum but place special emphasis on the teachingof English, Mathematics, Science and the increasing use ofInformation and Communication Technologies (ICT).