Head Teacher
Fairview International School, Bridge of Allan
Stirling
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 10 August 2020
- Apply by:
- 2 June 2020
Job overview
The Governing Body of the Fairview Group of Schools seeks a Head Teacher to take on the pedagogical and educational leadership and stewardship of Fairview’s inaugural UK school in Bridge of Allan, Scotland.
Fairview Group of Schools offers International Baccalaureate (IB) education to children from ages 4 to 18 with the Bridge of Allan campus being a candidate school for IB Primary Years Programme and the Middle Years Programme. The school will also soon be applying for candidacy status for the Diploma programme in line with our goal towards authorisation as an IB World Continuum School.
Though not a prerequisite, it is an added advantage if the successful candidate is familiar with the IB programmes including its candidacy and authorisation process. The Head Teacher will nonetheless be supported by Fairview’s experienced IB Programme Coordinators both globally and locally based at the School during the School’s candidacy and authorisation journey with the IBO.
The Head Teacher reports to and works with the Directors of the School and Head of Campus who are responsible for the overall running of the school. The Head is the pedagogical and educational leader of the school and leads and is responsible for the academic performance and wellbeing of the students and teaching staff of the Bridge of Allan School to develop and sustain excellence in all areas of education offered by the School. The Head’s good working relationship with the SLT will be essential to the smooth running and development of the school.
It is encouraged that the Head Teacher leads by example and models best teaching practices by contributing to the teaching faculty by teaching as well. Therefore, it is preferable if the Head Teacher can teach English, Mathematics or Science at least up to the equivalent Scottish Curriculum of Excellence of S2.
The successful candidate should be an inspiring and compelling ambassador for Fairview and its vision and mission statement. It includes one of the School’s main vision of a learning community that encompasses more than just its students, but it also includes its parents, staff, the local community and the wider public. The Head should be an enthusiastic individual dedicated to building and maintaining positive relationships with children, staff and parents, understanding and relating to them perceptively and sympathetically.
The Head should be a charismatic and dynamic leader with the gravitas and authenticity to engage multiple stakeholders at home and abroad to increase the local and international profile of the Bridge of Allan school and group of schools. This includes the proficiency to communicate effectively and collaboratively with a variety of Fairview’s current and future stakeholders and partners including government and local authorities. The ability to identify and grow strategic relationships will be critical, requiring diplomacy, innovation and energy to respond to an ever-changing environment.
The successful candidate will join the global group of Head Teachers, that collaborate with various global senior leadership teams in the developing and delivery of a coherent strategy for the group of schools and its university college, and contribute to the Group’s further plans to expand the Fairview family within UK and globally.
It is preferable if the successful candidate has:
- The ability to teach English, Mathematics or Science at least up to the equivalent Scottish Curriculum of Excellence of S2
- Working relationships or experience working with educational organisations and regulatory bodies like BSA, SCIS, IBO, Care Inspectorate, Education Scotland, etc.
- Lead and involved, and/or conducted academic staff continuing professional and wellbeing development programmes
- Experience leading and having the overall responsibility for boarding including those related to pastoral care, safeguarding and compliance aspects
- Experience working in a small or new school
- Primary involvement in various school wide marketing and admissions events
- Experience in leading and involved in a variety of group/school-wide projects
- GTCS Registration
How to Apply
Please request an application form from Shona van der Merwe at s.vandermerwe@fairviewinternational.uk. The application form should be returned together with a CV.
The start date of the position is 10 August 2020.
The closing date is the 3rd of June
Safeguarding
Fairview is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the following:
- the receipt of two satisfactory references
- have the Right to work in the UK
- becoming a member of Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme via Disclosure Scotland
- Original ID documentation and qualification certificates
Fairview School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Attached documents
About Fairview International School, Bridge of Allan
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- Fairview International School, Bridge of Allan
- 52 Kenilworth Road, Bridge Of Allan, Stirling
- Stirlingshire
- FK9 4RY
- United Kingdom
About Fairview International School, Bridge of Allan
Fairview International School, Bridge of Allan, is a certified International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum school offering a holistic learning experience through the world-renowned IB learning framework. It is the first school in Scotland to offer an uninterrupted continuum through IB education for students aged 5-18 through the delivery of three IB core programmes; Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP).
Offering more than the standard curricula, the IB programmes focus on critical thinking and academic integrity, stressing the significance of questioning, comprehending, and responsibly utilising information in the digital age.
The Stirling school is one of six global sister schools located across Southeast Asia, known to be among the world's best-performing private schools delivering the IB DP. Its global connections and diverse student body, parent community and faculty provide exceptional universal learning opportunities to families based in Central Scotland.
Fairview International School has a rich heritage of providing inspirational learning to students for over forty years. We are six schools, over 300 teachers and a body of 3000 students. That’s the Fairview family; with further plans to continue to expand the Fairview family within UK and globally.
Academically, Fairview has consistently achieved for the last 5 years an average IB Diploma Programme score of 36. Furthermore, by affiliation, Fairview is also an authorised IB teacher-training centre; our University College Fairview (UCF) runs the Bachelor of Education, the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) for those seeking a new career in teaching and the Masters in Education for new and existing teachers. The PGDE is recognised by both UK National Academic Recognition Information Centre (UK NARIC) and the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). It is also one of the few institutions globally, not only certified to train IB teachers, but is directly attached to IB World schools offering the advantage of teachers gaining academic qualifications whilst teaching without any gaps in their career.
Offering guidance and stewardship to the strategic direction of Fairview Global is its Council of Governors, which includes 3 former Vice-Chancellors and the former Director General Emeritus of the IB Organisation.
Fairview Bridge of Allan is situated in central Scotland in the old spa town of Bridge of Allan. Strategically placed in a beautiful woodland setting, it commands wonderful views towards the Scottish Highlands.
The school benefits from exceptional transport links and is widely accessible across the central belt with regular direct train services running to Bridge of Allan from both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
While well connected, Fairview also possesses desirable rural qualities, namely the extensive grounds in which it stands including acres of woodland. As a certified Forest School, this outdoor learning space is the perfect environment for students to learn while gaining a sense of responsibility and respect for nature.
Neighbouring Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, Fairview’s location also benefits from access to Stirling University’s exceptional indoor and outdoor sporting facilities, including its pool which a number of Fairview students currently use to train alongside Olympic swimmers.
With a direct connection to our family of sister school’s globally we are able to share best practices and learning journeys between the schools, staff and senior leaders instantly connecting us with our global faculty; something no other school in Central Scotland can offer.
Our absolute focus is on developing motivated, well-rounded students with a real passion for learning and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. We adopt a holistic and transformative approach to education, which means our students are truly invested and take responsibility for their own learning to become independent learners.
The school is committed to helping every student reach their personal and academic goals, preparing them for further education and life so it was of no surprise that its 2023 MYP student results collectively exceeded the global average score by 4 points, earning the school a 100% success rate.
Success is not only measured on academic achievement but on the individuals they become. Fairview students are inquisitive, resilient, confident young people who leave us with the skills to succeed in life whatever that might hold.
We prepare students to be fully rounded leaders and innovators in today's global society. As a result, they are empowered not only to succeed academically, but to develop a true sense of themselves in preparation for whatever their future holds.
We invite you to join us to be part of our exciting journey and look forward to welcoming you into our family.
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