Principal
The British Schools - Uruguay
Uruguay
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st February 2023
- Apply by:
- 23 August 2022
Job overview
The British Schools, of Montevideo, Uruguay, seeks a Principal to be an effective, innovative and visionary leader who will take the School into its next stage of development. The School, with approximately 1400 students and 270 staff members, offers an exciting academic and pastoral environment.
Closing Date: 22nd August, 2022
Start Date: 1st February, 2023
Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
School: The British Schools
Position type: Full time
The British Schools is a private, coeducational, non-profit and non-denominational day school, which provides a bilingual education combining the Uruguayan national curriculum with a strong English language programme. Students sit for both the Cambridge IGCSE Exams and the IB diploma programme in Senior School. The School offers an exciting academic environment in which all members of the community strive to instil a love of learning and to prepare students to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
The School is governed by a Board of Governors elected by The British Schools Society, whose Honorary President is the British Ambassador to Uruguay. The British Schools was founded in 1908.
Position description:
The Principal is to be the academic and administrative leader of the School, participating in the development of the School’s strategic direction, ensuring that all academic and non-academic activities are aligned with the School’s Vision and Mission Statements, and Strategic Plan. This is a challenging opportunity for an experienced school leader and strong educationalist. The Principal will report to the Board of Governors.
Key responsibilities:
· To oversee the School’s entire Educational Programme, maintaining excellence in all areas and aligning academic objectives with the School vision and strategy to ensure the best possible academic results while keeping pace with latest educational trends and uses of technology both for teaching and learning.
· To be responsible for the implementation of policies and other decisions by the Board of Governors, identifying those that need reviewing and areas where new policies are required.
· To be the School’s representative before the community.
· To work alongside the Administrator delegating certain tasks including the maintenance of School facilities, overseeing School Staff (Human Resources) and ensuring that the systems and methods for budgeting result in the School’s efficient and effective administration.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Education preferred.
Complete fluency in English and preferably a working knowledge of Spanish.
At least 5 years of experience in leadership roles in schools offering IB PYP and Diploma Programmes.
The following are key competencies for this challenging role:
· Communication.
· Interpersonal relations.
· Problem solving & decision making.
· External and organizational awareness.
· Continuous improvement.
The conditions of the contract will be highly competitive in terms of remuneration, benefits, full health coverage and housing comparable to positions of a similar level of prestige and responsibility.
Applicants should send their CV, an educational philosophy statement & 3 reference letters to: hr@british.edu.uy by: 22nd August, 2022
About The British Schools - Uruguay
The British Schools is a bilingual educational organisation that responds to the challenges of a changing world, unites the strength of two cultures and imparts a vanguard education that is well-rounded and aimed at the pursuit of excellence.
The Students: are offered a safe environment in which they can develop their individual talents, exercise options and obtain concrete results. They are expected to work diligently, be honest, loyal and self-disciplined and to participate in sporting, cultural and social service activities.
The Parents: are offered a bilingual education for their children, based on the best British and Uruguayan values, with a consistent discipline and an academic preparation which enables them to enter any university in the world. They are expected to give their support, act in coherence with the principles of the School and honour their commitments.
The Staff: are offered growth and professional development, good working conditions with modern resources and fair recognition. They are expected to be intellectual and personal role models for the students and to make a solid commitment to the School.
The Board of Governors: are offered appreciation for the overall responsibility of the School's achievements. They are expected to respect the will of The British Schools Society according to Articles 1 & 2 of its By Laws, to give guidelines and support to the Schools' Authorities and to administer all aspects of the School correctly.
The Uruguayan Society: is offered a model of excellence in education, and future citizens who will be useful and responsible. It is expected to show respect towards, and an understanding of the School's autonomy, its principles and its values.
Our website: www.portal.british.edu.uy/web/en/about-us/job-opportunities.html
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