Head of Primary

Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation. We are a fast-paced and growing family of 56 international schools in China, Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and The Americas, providing outstanding education to approximately 51,000 students from preschool through to the end of secondary education. Our schools are united by one philosophy—we are ambitious for our students, our people and family of schools. This means that we want every student to achieve more than may have ever thought possible, which we ensure through personalised learning enhanced with unique global opportunities. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. Our schools have a wide range of resources and support to enhance our students’ success. We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), UNiCEF and King’s College London.

British School of Tashkent

At BST,  we offer a challenging curriculum for all 550 students from Pre-nursery (2 year olds) to pre-university levels, culminating in the prestigious A level  programme. We have a growth mindset, embrace the diversity of our community, and strive to challenge the minds of our students.

At BST we strive to have an aspirational culture that encourages students to realise their own gifts and talents. It is our responsibility to nurture and guide every individual. The school's welcoming, family atmosphere is grounded in the commitment to ambition, courage, integrity, openness and respect.

In addition to the highest British academic standards and values, the international aspect of the education that we offer focuses on core components including cultural intelligence, creativity, communication and collaboration. We aim to develop students to be independent learners and leaders in the global community. We also provide a wide range of activities and experiences that will not only prepare our children for the future but also make their school and personal life more enjoyable and rewarding.

About the role

Join our fast-paced international environment, and you will lead the delivery of the EYFS and National Curriculum in Key Stage 1 and 2. You will challenge your students to set ambitious targets for themselves and seek out and implement innovative teaching practices to enhance the student experience and outcomes.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic educator and will work with staff and students from Pre-Nursery to  Year 6. You will also be an inspirational leader who is able to continue to develop the very strong team that is already in place here.

About you

Able to create a Primary culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved, you will have a degree, a Primary teaching qualification plus considerable teaching experience and knowledge of the curriculum. Receptive to feedback and ready to embrace change, you will be keen to lead best practice with colleagues and peers.

A strong ambassador for the school, you will be able to develop new ways to engage students and parents with the wider school and Nord Anglia Education community. Your strong motivation and communication skills will also enable you to create a feeling of energy, excitement and personal investment within the classroom and throughout your subject area. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions.

Benefits

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of approximately 10,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Nord Anglia University unites our team through a vibrant online platform which harnesses the collective expertise of their peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas and best practice. We also provide extensive online and face-to-face professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our teachers don’t just maintain their skills, they develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking. Our collaborations with The Juilliard School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates from our staff worldwide an opportunity to earn their Executive Master’s in International Education in an exclusive collaboration with King’s College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world's' most vibrant cities. Tashkent is similar to many other major cities, particularly in Europe. Additionally, it has a clear cultural identity that is less evident in other places close to the UK. It also has the advantage of being less than a six hour flight from London.

Tashkent is a city with a rich history to be explored. There are reminders of the Soviet days and also a vibrant arts scene in the city, with some fantastic museums to visit. From an architectural standpoint, the city is a mesh of truly impressive buildings, old-style soviet apartment blocks, wide streets and underground walkways. Stated in many of the guide books you will read, Uzbekistan is said to be the greenest country in Asia with seasons not as harsh as some of the other post-soviet countries.

Tashkent is also a safe city. By taking the normal precautions necessary for any large metropolis, your stay will be a safe and memorable one. Tashkent is rapidly establishing an expatriate community with cultures represented from all over the world. As you might expect, winter months in Tashkent are cold and snowy so a variety of winter sports and activities are available as well as some great scenery. Fortunately, heating also works extremely well, so there is always indoor refuge. Spring and summer months on the other hand are especially pleasant and lively, and the city transforms itself during good weather. The city offers many shopping and dining options you would expect to find in a European city, with a fantastic array of cultural events and tourist sites on offer. Prices are high for some items, particularly when sampling the famed nightlife and top-end restaurants. However, cultural events and concerts can be enjoyed at a much lower cost than many European cities. You can also explore the amazing mountains and nature that surrounds the city or even travel to other locations in Uzbekistan such as Samarkand that is only two hours away by French built high-speed trains.In short, Tashkent is an exciting and exotic city. Many of our staff have enjoyed living and working here for several years.

Selection Process

The closing date for application is January 7th 2019. First stage and long list interviews will be conducted by Skype or telephone and final interviews will take place in Tashkent

Start Date: August 2019

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.