Essential

Minimum 10 years of relevant teaching and/or academic management experience in a reputable school or educational institution, including at least 3–5 years sa Vice Principal / Senior Section Head or academic/administrative leadership position.

Experience with Cambridge and national education systems/curricula will be an added advantage.

Desirable

12 years or more of relevant experience, including substantial experience in academic leadership, faculty supervision, curriculum management, or institutional administration.

Demonstrated experience in managing academic programmes across multiple educational levels, preferably primary, middle, secondary, and higher secondary.

Experience in academic quality assurance, institutional development, and performance management.

Essential

Master’s Degree in Education or a relevant subject from an HEC-recognized university.

Desirable

M.Ed., M.Phil., or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Education, Educational Leadership, Educational Management, or a relevant discipline.

Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in School Leadership, Academic Management, or Institutional Governance.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage academic and administrative operations of an educational institution.

Strong expertise in curriculum management, instructional supervision, and academic quality assurance.

Proven ability to supervise, develop, and evaluate teaching faculty.

Ability to analyze academic performance indicators and implement improvement strategies.

Strong institutional leadership, strategic planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Effective communication, stakeholder management, and conflict-resolution abilities.

Knowledge of contemporary educational practices, digital learning, and academic management systems.

Ability to manage institutional resources, ensure accountability, and maintain professional standards.

High integrity, sound judgement, and commitment to educational excellence.

To assist the Principal in providing strategic academic leadership and effective institutional management, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning, curriculum implementation, faculty performance, and student development. The Vice Principal shall oversee academic and administrative operations, supervise and develop teaching staff, ensure compliance with educational standards, and drive continuous institutional improvement. The position shall exercise delegated authority in academic and operational matters and ensure effective implementation of institutional policies, plans, and objectives.

• Oversee curriculum implementation, academic planning, teaching standards, and academic schedules.

• Monitor academic performance and implement measures to improve teaching quality and student learning outcomes.

• Supervise and evaluate faculty performance, workload, attendance, and professional conduct.

• Conduct classroom observations and facilitate faculty training, mentoring, and professional development.

• Oversee examinations, assessments, result compilation, and student academic progress.

• Ensure student discipline, counselling, remedial support, welfare, and holistic development.

• Manage day-to-day academic and administrative operations, staff assignments, and institutional activities.

• Ensure implementation of institutional policies, procedures, and applicable educational regulations.

• Monitor academic standards, curriculum effectiveness, and institutional performance indicators.

• Promote educational innovation, continuous improvement, and technology-enabled learning.

• Coordinate with faculty, academic and administrative staff, parents, and relevant stakeholders.

• Exercise delegated authority, represent the Principal when assigned, and assume charge during the Principal's absence, as authorized.

Candidates are required to attach scanned copies of their documents (Academics / Professional).

Last education certificate/degree must be attested/verified by HEC.

Candidates may be considered ineligible for the post due to any of the following reasons:

Late / incomplete applications will be ignored. Only short-listed candidates will be considered / called for test / interview and no TA / DA will be admissible.

NUST reserves the right to cancel, modify / terminate the recruitment program due to any reason, without notice, at any time