KIS is committed to encouraging all our staff to develop to their full potential. The process of professional development increases the effectiveness of all staff, enabling them to contribute to the schools vision and aims. Through the continued development of all staff, school improvement will be achieved, bringing benefits to individuals and students.

Objectives

The professional development process will:

• Meet the IBO standard: “The school demonstrates ongoing commitment to, and provides support for, the programme through appropriate administrative structures and systems, staffing and resources.” IBO Programme standards and practices, 2005.

• Improve and develop the effectiveness of the school, therefore raising students achievement.

• Ensure job satisfaction, personal achievement and individual and team effort, encouraging personal advancement both within and outside of the school.

• Improve and develop teaching, management and other job related skills.

• Ensure that all staff are valued and recognized as the school’s most important resource.