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Merchiston International School
Shenzhen, China
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2021 or sooner by agreement
- Apply by:
- 2 April 2020
Job overview
Merchiston International School, Shenzhen, China is looking for a new head for August 2021 or sooner by agreement. The school opened in August 2018 and it is a sister school to Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh.
The successful candidate will be an ambitious leader with a passion for international education and the drive and motivation to continue to establish MIS, Shenzhen after the work of the present founding head. Candidates should have a track record of inspirational senior leadership experience developed in high performing international schools or in the UK. The capacity to work closely with the single investor and chairman of the board of governors and continue to work in partnership with Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, will necessitate sophisticated, subtle leadership skills. We are looking for a candidate who is an outstanding educationalist yet also really enjoys the competitive, business and entrepreneurial aspects of such a role in a setting where flexibility of approach and cross-cultural competence and sensitivity are essential.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Merchiston International School on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference GAJAOA. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Friday 3rd April.
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About Merchiston International School
- Merchiston International School
- No.12 Shilongzai Road, Dalang Sub-District, Longhua District, Shenzhen
- Guangdong
- China
The Opportunity
The opening of Merchiston International School, China (MIS) in August 2018 created an exciting opportunity for a team of innovative and committed staff to break new ground at an exciting, new, co-educational boarding and day school in Shenzhen, Southern China.
Merchiston International School (MIS)
MIS offers a rigorous British independent school curriculum for international students aged 4 – 18, culminating in IGCSE and GCE A Level. The design of the campus creates the kind of innovative learning spaces in which a relevant and constantly evolving 21st century education can take place in the context of an established ethos.
The Merchiston Ethos
As a vibrant and dynamic new school , MIS enjoys the collaborative support and partnership of its founding school Merchiston Castle School Edinburgh which brings almost 200 years of excellence at the forefront of Scottish independent boarding education. The ethos of both schools is based on people and relationships. Particular importance is attached to the development of personal character and moral values.
Shenzhen and a Generation Ready for the Future
Shenzhen is one of the world's most innovative and exciting cities. It is Asia's Silicon Valley. No other city in the history of human civilisation, as we know, has grown and developed so rapidly. It is a magnet for Asia's new talent - creative, entrepreneurial, hungry. It has a trailblazing spirit, ready for challenge, ready for innovation.
There is no doubt it is an exciting place to teach. Our students are Shenzhen's next generation.
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