Head of Secondary School
PACE British School, Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE.
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- Salary:
- Tax free salary, accommodation allowance, international medical cover, flights, free school places.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Autumn Term 2022 (mid August start)
- Apply by:
- 2 July 2022
Job overview
PACE British School, Sharjah is seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Secondary. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our expanding school and to lead and develop our Secondary school. As part of the whole school SLT, the successful candidate will not only lead the Secondary school but form part of the vision and development of the whole school.
The ideal candidate will currently be a senior leader in a British curriculum school in the UK or overseas with solid experience of IGCSE and A' Levels. They will have high expectations of themselves and others and be a role model of innovation as well as a committed team player with drive, energy and passion to develop the school. They will ensure that standards are met as well as being a well organised individual with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to run the Secondary school on a day to day basis.
The successful candidate will:
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership position either as an existing Assistant/Deputy Head of a Secondary School or as a current Head teacher.
• Hold a recognised degree at Bachelor’s level.
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification.
• Have solid experience of IGCSE and A 'Levels.
• Be an excellent communicator.
• Have drive and determination to build a truly excellent Secondary school in a low price point/high quality environment supported by excellent facilities.
• Have a sense of humour.
• Have empathy.
The following would be a strong advantage:
• A Masters’ Degree in Education.
• NPQML or NPQH or an equivalent qualification that includes evidenced professional development
How to Apply
Candidates wishing to apply should send a current C.V. and covering letter no longer than two sides of A4 to principalpa@pacebritish.com Please include a recent photograph.
Your application should contain the names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three professional referees, one of which must be your current Line Manager / Head Teacher.
Please click on the apply button to submit your application.
The closing date is 2nd July 2022 but interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.
About PACE British School, Sharjah
- PACE British School, Sharjah
- School Zone, Muweilah
- Sharjah
- United Arab Emirates
PACE British School is a member of the PACE Education Group and aspires to be the best independent school in Sharjah. Accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) Pace British School offers the UK National Curriculum for children aged 4-18. As part of our continued and phased expansion, the first cohort of Year 11 students will sit CIE IGCSE exams next year with the ensuing phase of the Senior School (Sixth Form & A-Levels) then opening in September 2023.
As a British school based in the UAE, we are seeking committed, dynamic and passionate teachers to join and grow with our international team. A passion for excellent teaching, a determination to develop one’s professional self and a desire to take on additional responsibilities, will be key attributes of our future colleagues. Pastoral care, inclusion and staff well-being are themes that are already deeply ingrained in our school and underpin all that we do.
A tax free salary, accommodation allowance, medical and return annual flight are included for the right candidates. Our CPD programme offers international currency and recognised in the UK and elsewhere. Opportunities for responsibility and advancement are commonplace as the school grows with those who are dynamic and motivated.
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