The Assistant Head of Primary at Magellan International School (MIS) is a strategic leader and cultural ambassador who plays a crucial role in the overall administration of our multicultural community.
Working in close partnership with the Head of Primary School, the Assistant Head ensures the effective daily operation of the school while fostering a positive, inquiry-based learning environment.
This role provides instructional leadership, supervision, and support to staff, students, and parents, upholding the school’s mission and IB standards through a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Essential Functions
Administration & Operational Management
Assist the Head of Primary in the day-to-day administrative operations of the school, including scheduling, procedures, and protocols.
Guide the Primary School faculty in maintaining a physical environment that is safe and enhances teaching and learning.
Coordinate and manage substitute teacher assignments, in the absence of teachers.
Assist in the 5th grade overnight field trip planning.
Maintain comprehensive digital records by systematically archiving all parent-teacher correspondence within student electronic files.
Behavior and Discipline Management
Assist in the process of disciplinary cases in accordance with the policies and procedures in the Magellan Student-Parent Handbook.
Ongoing refinement of the school’s behavior policy, ensuring it is applied consistently by all staff members across the Primary Section.
Conduct thorough, unbiased investigations into incidents involving students, staff, or parents.