Head of Primary School (Vice-Principal)
The British School, Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepal
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 25 January 2019
Job overview
We are looking for an inspirational Head of Primary School, who has a passion for teaching and learning, to lead our talented, innovative and committed teachers. This post would suit either an aspiring or a current Head who is committed to the pursuit of excellence and enjoys being part of a close community which values a holistic education.
Our latest BSO OFSTED report found TBS to be ‘an excellent school: [which] provides an outstanding quality of education and demonstrates an exceptional flexibility in meeting the learning and personal needs of its students’. Established in 1966, The British School Kathmandu (TBS) provides for c.580 children aged 3 to 18 from approximately 40 countries. The school is oversubscribed and is extremely well regarded in the wider community. We were awarded TES Strategic Initiative of the Year 2016 for our community work in Dhading as well as SLT of the Year, Community Initiative of the Year and the overall British International School of the Year 2017. Staff have collaboratively developed a TBS learning policy and we adapt the English National Curriculum alongside the International Primary Curriculum to offer a creative and flexible curriculum that leads to Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels at Key Stages 4 & 5. The school is a founder member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and a fully accredited member of the Confederation of British International Schools (COBIS).
Head of Primary School (Vice-Principal) is required for August 2019
All students and staff are committed to supporting the wider community through our wide-ranging TBS community programmes. All teachers also support and contribute actively to our cross-curricular days and weeks, our diverse programme of extra-curricular activities, and the PSHE programme.
The successful candidate will have recent UK/International experience of leading a team, be highly motivated and adaptable, dedicated to continuous improvement and possess appropriate UK qualifications (or equivalent internationally recognised qualifications).
Staff members at The British School enjoy a stimulating, supportive working environment and pay and conditions compare very well with other international schools in the region given the relatively low cost of living in Kathmandu and Nepal. TBS net pay scales are above UK net pay scales and this is enhanced with an annual air ticket, end of contract gratuity, full medical cover, a housing allowance and the opportunity to work and live in a beautiful and fascinating country which is not without its challenges.
Please submit a letter of application, application form, photograph & CV to Brian Platts, Principal, The British School, Kathmandu by Friday 25th January (early applications are encouraged). Further details are available on request from recruitment@tbs.edu.np. Initial Skype interviews will take place until Friday 1st February.
We have a dedicated online application system; all applications should be submitted here:https://teachapply.com/tbskathmandu/application.php?emp=1105&pos=123
The British School Kathmandu is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including checks with past employers, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, a Prohibition Order Check and the successful application of an ICPC (International Child Protection Certificate). Our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are shared with all prospective candidates.
TBS does not discriminate with regard to race, colour, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, political opinion, or disability.
The British School Kathmandu
Mr. Brian Platts
www.tbskathmandu.org
Attached documents
About The British School, Kathmandu, Nepal
About The British School, Kathmandu, Nepal
Aims
The British School Kathmandu is an inclusive school where staff, students, and parents work together in a safe, caring, and internationally-minded community so that each achieves their optimum in terms of learning and emotional, social, physical, moral and spiritual development. In this partnership, we seek to develop healthy and happy, well-rounded individuals who are confident, thoughtful adaptable and able to embrace and influence an ever-changing world. Our students will act with integrity, care for communities and the environment, and seek social justice for all. Our motto is 'Excellence at the top of the world'.
Overview
The British School, Kathmandu is a not for profit, non-selective, coeducational school. Around 550 students from Early Years to Year 13 attend school in our unique campus in the historical area of Patan, surrounded by the Himalayan mountain range. Our community consists of families from over 40 different countries and together we help develop young people who strive for excellence and are kind, through an emphasis on challenge, creativity, confidence, compassion, and community.
School structure
The school is generally two form entry throughout. The Primary School and The Secondary School are each led by their own leadership teams with a whole-school Principal leading both.
The Leadership teams oversee the monitoring and tracking of progress of each student and are responsible for the high quality of teaching and learning, along with the outstanding pastoral care. From Year 4 upwards, every child sits a Cognitive Ability Test (CAT4s) which enables the staff to assess the progress of the students, map their strengths and weaknesses and personalise their learning journey, so that it is appropriately challenging.
All appointed staff are enthusiastic, energetic and fully committed to delivering a high quality British education. Educational advisors from the UK and Commonwealth visit the school to share their expertise on best current practices in education. Our most BSO Inspection Report (February 2016) stated “The British School, Kathmandu is an excellent school: it provides an outstanding quality of education and demonstrates an exceptional flexibility in meeting the learning and personal needs of its students”.
We are situated in the Jhamsikhel area of Patan, approximately two kilometres to the south of Kathmandu. There is a wealth of activities available from art and sport to good restaurants and a busy social calendar. Whilst Kathmandu is a city, on the edges of the valley and beyond there is a beauty which exceeds all expectations; as Rudyard Kipling said, "The wildest dreams of Kew are reality in Kathmandu”.
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