Deputy Headmaster
The Antofagasta British School
Chile
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
Job overview
The British Antofagasta School (ABS) is a school born 99 years ago in Antofagasta. Belonging to a non-profit corporation composed of all parents, the school has undergone remarkable changes in the last 10 years with a view to innovating and growing.
With the incorporation of a much more present bilingualism from its level of Mini Kindergarten to 12th grade certified by Cambridge, the ABS is the only authorized school in the three programs of the International Baccalaureate in the greater northern portion of Chile (Arica to Santiago) and the only one that has been awarded an environmental certification (intermediate level).
ABS is an active member of the Association of British Schools in Chile (ABSCH), is working on the construction of a new building that will house more than 1100 students once its centenary has been completed in 2018.
Today we are in search of the position of DEPUTY HEADMASTER to accompany this exciting process.
APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE:
- A teaching degree with further university studies in management (Master’s degree or beyond).
- A minimum experience of at least 3 years in similar positions of responsibility.
- Intermediate to upper level of English and Spanish languages
- Experience with International Baccalaureate program(s).
- International teaching experience.
- Ability to lead, engage, inform and work successfully with a range of a stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of educational software.
WE OFFER:
- Work in an innovating and always challenging organization which balances the value of tradition with cutting edge teaching and learning.
- An exciting working environment with room for professional development.
- A competitive compensation package (including moving allowance).
- A full-time, indefinite contract.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SEND
CV with cover letter to d.allen@abs.school. Please include your salary expectations.
About The Antofagasta British School
The Antofagasta British School is a mixed, selective, non-denominational all-through school with sixth form situated in the port city of Antofagasta in Northern Chile. It is an English-Chilean bilingual independent school that is owned and operated by the Educational Corporation of the Antofagasta British School, a non-profit organisation made up of parents of school pupils. The school features over 860 students between the ages of 3-18, from its Mini-Kinder to 12th grade. Students are supported by 70 teachers and 30 administrative workers. It awards students International Baccalaureate (IB) qualifications through its Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes.
ABS was established in 1918 with the aim of educating British immigrants in the manner which they are used to. It moved to its current location in 1982. The school has been led by 21 headteachers throughout its near-100 year history.
Director
Derrick Allen
Values and Vision
The mission of ABS is to deliver a modern and enriching academic experience for its students, providing a good range of values and skills to its students to develop as global citizens. There is an emphasis on teaching English as a second language, and an English focus helps developing students into ambitious young individuals with the ability to fulfil their maximum potential in later life and prospering in the outside world. It prides itself on challenging its students at the same time a providing an excellent level of pastoral care.
ABS is an educational institution of scientific and humanistic education. It is a member of the Association of British Schools in Chile organisation and is a Cambridge English Exam Preparation Centre.
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