Organizational Structure and Governance

The school is governed by the Principal who is in charge of the day to day management and leadership of the institution. The Principal reports directly to the Education Officer at the Department of Education.

The school also has two Vice Principals who are under the supervision of the Principal. The Vice Principals report directly to the Principal and the Education Officer. They perform administrative duties and functions including, but not limited to, the management of the staff with mutual respect, the motivation of students to perform at or above their potential and natural ability, the demonstration of knowledge of the curriculum, instructional techniques and students’ learning styles in addition to managing change, resolving conflicts and reflecting the highest personal values and attitudes.

The school maintains an organizational structure in which various staff members assist with the general management and functioning of the school. They assist the Principal and the Vice Principals with different aspects of the operation of the school from discipline to academic life and  student welfare. They are part of the management and Senior Management of the school – Guidance Counselors, Dean of Discipline, Heads of Department and Year Level Supervisors.

The school currently has two Guidance Counselors who report to the Principal and indirectly to the Vice Principal. They provide guidance and counselling to all students who are in need. They counsel students individually or  in groups with the aim of finding resolutions to personal problems relating to attendance, home and family relations or health and emotional adjustment. The Counselors also work with students to achieve academic success by means of individual or group conferences concerning attendance, study skills, progress reports, grades, promotion, appropriate placement and high school graduation results.

They assist students with guidance in career selection and ensuring that they make the right choice of subjects based on career interests. Additionally, the Guidance Counselors attends to the welfare needs of the students in terms of assisting with the provision of lunch for students who are in need.

The Dean of Discipline reports directly to the Principal and indirectly to the Vice Principals.  He ensures the overall security, safety and well-being of the students and staff.  He also assists the Principal/Vice Principals in the resolution of disciplinary problems and maintains  records of any action taken to ensure that the School’s disciplinary  policy is administered in a fair and just manner and that an optimum learning environment is maintained. He develops appropriate programs to encourage positive behavior among all students and staff with the assistance of the Disciplinary Committee.

The Heads of Department oversee Departments which comprise subjects of varying specialization. There are eight (8) Departments in the school – Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Language Arts, Science, Business, Social Sciences, Home Economics, Special Education and Industrial Arts. The Heads of Departments are responsible for directing and organizing the teachers in the preparation of curriculum to be executed to the students each year. They also, in collaboration with the Principal, make decisions as to the work plan for the year. They supervise lesson planning and preparation, instruction methodology and delivery in the classroom.

The school is also governed by Year Level Supervisors who report  directly to the Vice Principals and indirectly to the Principal. They are responsible for monitoring and coordinating the general work, activities and conduct of the classes in their Year Group. They monitor the progress and performance of the students and organize meetings of the Year Group, individual classes or with Parents to address students attitude, behavior and academic performance. They work closely with the Guidance Department in the event that  there any students in need of counselling or welfare.