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Head Teacher

Head Teacher

King’s College India - Rohtak

Delhi, India

Salary:
Highly competitive with attractive benefits package
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2018 or as soon as possible
Apply by:
23 August 2017

Job overview

A Pioneering Leader Creating Excellence

Applications are invited for the post of Head Teacher at India’s first British Partnership school, located on a striking 21-acre purpose-built site in the city of Rohtak, 65km north west of Delhi.

King’s College India has partnered with King’s College Taunton, a leading British independent school, to establish this 3-18 co-educational day and boarding school offering the best of a British education shaped by an appreciation of eastern culture.

After an initial development phase, the school opened its doors in March 2017 quickly becoming an extremely popular choice for parents in the local area and families relocating to the region. You will lead the growth and development of the school ensuring students benefit from a well-rounded and academically-excellent education. Boarding is central to a rich co-curricular offering and it is envisaged that, in time, up to half of students will be weekly or full boarders.

You will have excellent cultural understanding or be culturally curious and able to shape your approach to get the very best from your team. You will be an experienced and resilient leader able to inspire a dedicated expatriate and local teaching team to deliver an international education of exceptional quality.

You will be an ambassador for the school creating not just a successful school, but a happy and harmonious environment.  Your vision and strategic leadership will ensure that King’s College India fulfils its vast potential to take its place as one of India’s foremost schools. Join us as we grow together.

For more information and to view the candidate information pack, please refer to http://www.rsacademics.co.uk. For an informal conversation regarding the opportunity, please contact Aaron Ashton on +44 (0)7584 564944 (AaronAshton@RSAcademics.co.uk) or Jean Sullivan on +44 (0)7885 879887 (JeanSullivan@RSAcademics.co.uk).

Closing date for applications is 10.00am (BST) on Thursday 24 August
Long List Interviews will be held at King’s College Taunton on 11 and 12 September
Final Interviews will be held at King’s College India during the week commencing 25 September

King’s College India is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be expected to show evidence of their most up to date child protection screening details including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

King’s College India   A-1 Sector 5 Rohtak Haryana
www.kingscollegeindia.in

Delhi NCR
1,250 students (when full)

About King’s College India - Rohtak

 King’s College India in Rohtak is a co-educational day and boarding school teaching students from the ages of 3-18. Opened in 2017, there is provision for 1,250 pupils on the school roll. The city of Rohtak has a population of 375,000, and is located 43 miles northwest of the capital New Delhi. The school is partnered with the historic British private school King’s College, located in Somerset. 

The curriculum at Rohak is modelled on the British Common Entrance system, progressing to qualifications at IGCSE and A level. The school also runs a Montessori Nursery. UK-trained teachers lead all aspects of school life and work alongside Indian colleagues to ensure the highest teaching standards and the strongest pastoral care. The curriculum is also adapted to include Indian cultural, artistic, geographical and historical content. Academic facilities include science laboratories, music room, large art room, ICT suite, and amphitheatre. Some sporting facilities are a cricket pitch with pavilion and practice nets, football pitch, AstroTurf hockey pitch, tennis courts and practice wall, multi-purpose hall, and courts for basketball, volleyball, and squash. 

Headmaster

Brendan Canavan

Values and vision

King’s College India is dedicated towards the provision of a stimulating, supportive environment addressing all aspects of the children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. It is here that students are encouraged to develop a life-long love of learning. Opportunities are provided for every child to experience a wide range of activities and so discover interests and talents outside of the classroom.

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Applications closed