Head
Geneva English School, Primary Campus
Switzerland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Generous salary with other significant benefits.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 29 September 2019
Job overview
The headship of Geneva English School is an important post which offers an exciting opportunity to lead a highly regarded international and dynamic international school overlooking Lake Geneva.
The Board of Governors seeks an outstanding candidate who will provide strong leadership and demonstrate commitment to excellence throughout all aspects of GES so that it can continue its growth and development. This will call for educational vision, energy and the capacity to articulate and communicate the special character of this remarkable school.
Geneva English School is a not-for-profit happy and thriving co-educational school set in parkland looking towards Mont Blanc. Initially established for children aged 3 to 11, an exciting development has been the recent addition of the new secondary school taking senior pupils to 16 and eventually 18.
Geneva English School was founded almost sixty years ago by families wanting a British-based preparatory education for their children. As well as striving for academic excellence, Geneva English School is renowned for its nurturing approach, friendly community and extensive range of extra-curricular activities.
GES Primary occupies a beautiful site in the commune of Genthod, less than ten kilometres from central Geneva. The school comprises an historic, listed main building and a range of modern buildings and purpose-designed facilities where the Nursery and Primary sections are based. The Secondary is in nearby Versoix, in its state-of-the-art campus.
The post is for September 2020 and commands a generous salary with other significant benefits.
The Board of Governors are looking to appoint a Head who will:
- be an outstanding and inspirational school leader, committed to success;
- have personal integrity, effective intelligence when making decisions and the ability to lead and motivate a community of professional staff;
- have a keen and knowledgeable awareness of best UK educational practice, with the capacity to inspire great learning outcomes;
- be a confident and impressive communicator who will command the interest and imagination of staff, pupils and parents and possess a natural flair for PR and networking.
Further details are available on our website: www.anthonymillard.co.uk
For a preliminary discussion with Anthony Millard, please contact Anthony on +44(0)7768 687052 or by email anthony@anthonymillard.co.uk or email AMC Business Director, Nikki Naish nikki@anthonymillard.co.uk to arrange a time to speak.
Geneva English School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applications are invited via the AMC website.
Closing Date: Monday 30th September, 10am GMT.
Attached documents
About Geneva English School, Primary Campus
- Geneva English School, Primary Campus
- 36 Route de Malagny, Genthod
- Geneva
- 1294
- Switzerland
Location: Switzerland
Organisation: Mainstream School
Phase: Primary and Secondary
Funding status: Independent, not-for-profit
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 3 – 18
About Geneva English School
Geneva English School provides a high-quality, innovative and holistic international education. The primary section of the school was founded in 1961 and has been on the present site since 1989. In September 2016, GES Secondary was launched and in September 2017 it opened the doors to a new state-of-the-art campus in Versoix. For September 2018, we are admitting pupils into Years 7, 8 and 9 and we will then grow organically, year on year, towards Key Stages 4 and 5.
Our commitment is to provide an education that is unsurpassed in Europe. We take the traditions and strengths of the British system with its emphasis on in-depth learning and a broad co-curricular programme and combine them with the best elements of international programmes. We offer a truly interconnected curriculum and are committed to the development of skills and attributes appropriate to life in our rapidly changing world. Our approach is open, innovative and outward looking.
Geneva is a thriving cosmopolitan and cultural centre at the heart of Europe. The skiing season provides many opportunities for winter sports, while outdoor pursuits of all kinds are popular all year round. The cost of living is high but this will be reflected in salary offers. Many staff rent flats or houses, either in Switzerland or in neighbouring France. GES Primary and Early Years is in Genthod, a village on the north side of Lake Geneva, approximately 10 minutes from the airport. The southerly view from the primary site takes in the lake and the Alps, including the majestic Mont Blanc. GES Secondary is 7 minutes away in Versoix, a small town on the lake, with excellent transport links to Geneva city centre.
If this sounds like a learning environment where you could make a difference, joining a confident team of professionals who put children at the centre of the school’s focus within a friendly and supportive atmosphere, we look forward to receiving your application!
For further information please visit the school’s website at http://www.geschool.ch
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