Embedded Files
STAFFING
Standard F1 (Core). The faculty and support staff are employed in sufficient numbers, and with appropriate experience, qualifications, and competencies and in accordance with the CIS Code of Ethics.
MET
APG HR POLICY -Rev 002.pdfHR Policies include recruitment and retention procedures that ensure a sufficient number of faculty and staff with the appropriate experience, qualifications, and competencies. To ensure sufficient number of faculty and staff, the hiring process involves the academic team submitting vacant positions to HR who will then carry on with the recruitment, selection, and hiring. This process includes verifying records through Quadrabay, background check like criminal record, in accordance with the local laws and regulations, and interviews. Once hired, faculty and staff undergo trainings/professional development as needed to keep them competent. Student-faculty/staff ratio is based on class size prescribed by the MOE, which sets a maximum of 24 students per classroom. The school provides sufficient support staff for students with special learning and behaviour needs, with special needs teachers, supervisors, and psychological counselors, ensuring students receive adequate support tailored to their developmental needs. F1
Standard F2 (Core). Thorough background checks have been carried out for all staff and volunteers to confirm their identity, medical fitness, right to work in the country, previous employment history, criminal record, qualifications and suitable references. This information has been taken into account in determining whether their appointment will be confirmed.
MET
F2_Quadrabay sample.pdfThe school’s recruitment policy ensures that all staff undergo thorough background checks, including identity, medical fitness, right to work, employment history, criminal record, qualifications, and references. School activities that involve volunteers undergo approval of by the MOE. Additionally, applicants' credentials are verified through Quadrabay, a platform mandated by the MOE, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining a safe, qualified workforce. Personnel involved in recruitment are trained to do their jobs. All personnel record is centralized in the HR system called Diamond software. F2
Standard F3 (Core). The school provides for the continuous professional development of faculty and support staff that relates to school priorities, addresses the professional needs of the staff and contributes to the development of student learning, well-being and global citizenship.
MET
F3_IB MYP & DP Recognize Professional Development.pdfIn SY 2023-2024, the school held the on-campus and virtual PDs for almost all its faculty and staff to ensure requirements for the application for IB continuum authorization: PYP, MYP, CP and for the 5-year evaluation cycle of the IBDP. The school continues to allocate budget for the multi-year PD plan, and also it takes advantage of the government support through Tamkeen for the local employees' PD. The school also provides training for faculty and staff on safeguarding and well-being, and global citizenship in partnerships with the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and the Global Citizenship Education Foundation. PDs on AI and teaching and learning are also arranged for the teaching staff. F3
Standard F4 (Core). The appraisal/performance management system is defined and implemented for all faculty and support staff, based on pre-determined, explicit criteria and is supported by programme of professional development and/or training, which is linked to appraisal outcomes and identified school priorities.
HR Policy will be revised...adding Appraisal Policy
MET
APG SCHOOL APPRAISAL POLICY AND PROCEDURE.docxThe appraisal policy and procedures are contained in the HR policy. Anonymized example of appraisal records show the application of the policy, with variations in some cases where academic programs differ, such as in the IBDP, IGCSE, and national curriculum. But we expect more similar aspects of appraisal later when we get authorized for PYP, MYP, and CP. F4
Standard F5 (Core). Collectively, the leadership and staff create a professional and trusting working environment. Written policies and guidelines establish expectations for the performance and conduct of all faculty and support staff, and they are applied fairly and consistently.
MET
F5_s_Teachers and Staff Yearend Survey Responses.pdfIn the survey, the large majority of teachers and staff reported that they feel valued at school, that they are satisfied working at APG school, that they are treated fairly and respectfully, and that they grow professionally with the Wednesday weekly PD. F5
The employee handbook will be updated to incorporate the Code of Conduct, which outlines the standards and expectations for faculty and staff behavior at APG School. This Code of Conduct serves as a comprehensive guide to maintaining a professional, respectful, and ethical work environment. F5
DOMAIN F SUMMARY
What are we doing well?
We used Quadrabay to verify the professional qualifications of the employees.
We provided on-campus and virtual workshops to equip faculty and staff with competences they need to be effective in their roles.
We started upskilling our faculty and staff to be able to use AI to improve efficiency and productivity in their workplaces.
What recent developments have taken place in this domain?
Required employees to verify their qualifications through Quadrabay.
Hosted PDs addressing competency needs of our teachers and staff.
Conducted study and trainings on AI for education.
What are our plans for further development?
Streamline our appraisal system in line with the changes in the school guiding statements and academic programmes.
Develop PD and training policy and procedures for all faculty/staff groups.
Establish a systematic way of collecting feedback from teachers and staff for continuous improvement.
Continue training of teachers and staff on AI use to keep them abreast and skilled on the latest technology for education.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse