Chief Executive
ACS International Schools Ltd
Surrey
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 April 2017
Job overview
ACS International Schools is a leading provider of high quality international education, operating schools (day and boarding) that enrol circa 3,500 students between the ages of 3 to 18 from around the world at campuses in the UK and Qatar, with total annual revenues of c. £75m. After 50 years as a successful commercial entity, ACS is committed to becoming a registered UK charity. This will open up further prospects for the growth and development of our schools, and additional opportunities to broaden the public benefit.
After four successful years the existing Chief Executive, Chris Johnson is stepping down from the position at the end of August 2017. The new appointee will have the opportunity to shape ACS as it prepares for the transition and will then lead the organisation as it pursues the additional growth and development opportunities that charitable status will present.
The new Chief Executive will have substantial leadership, business development and general management experience in a service and/or customer focused environment. Ideal candidates will have Board level experience and will be able to demonstrate their ability to build and manage a high performing senior team. Strategy planning, business execution and commercial acumen are essential and proven experience of optimising performance within a group environment is preferred. Previous experience in an education business would be ideal but is not essential.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to ACS International Schools on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference FAIWC. Alternatively email belinda.beck@saxbam.com or telephone 020 7227 0880 (during office hours).
Applications should be received by 12pm (noon) BST on Wednesday 05 April 2017.
ACS celebrates diversity as an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The protection of our students' welfare is paramount and all employees are expected to share this commitment and conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles and values of our organisation.
About ACS International Schools Ltd
http://www.acs-schools.com/acs-cobham/about-acs-cobham.aspx
Excellence as standard
Situated on 128-acres of Surrey countryside, 20 miles south of Central London, ACS Cobham enrols over 1,350 students aged between 2 and 18 - Early Childhood through High School - offering both the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, and an American curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Campus facilities include an Early Childhood village; purpose-built Lower, Middle, and High School buildings; gymnasium and cafeteria complex and a Dormitory. All Lower, Middle and High School buildings have separate classrooms, science labs, libraries, computer labs and art and music studios.
In addition, students and teachers can now better interact with the world of learning around them through our recently opened 134 seat, Interactive Learning Centre complete with audio and video conferencing, delegate voting, microphones, cameras, DVD, VCR and online streaming media, WiFi access and full lecture facilities
Campus sports facilities include six tennis courts, an Olympic-sized track, playing fields for soccer, rugby and baseball and a six-hole golf course. A state-of-the-art Sports Centre houses a 25-metre competition indoor swimming pool, basketball/volleyball show courts, dance and fitness studios, and a café
The Dormitory provides a home-away-from-home for over 100 students, aged 12-18 (7th through 12th Grades). Boarders share ergonomically designed two-person rooms with ensuite facilities and internet connections; there are student lounges, kitchens, computer and study rooms. Six full-time Dormitory house parents and over ten resident teaching staff ensure an active yet well-considered programme of pastoral care, friendship and advisor groups, house activities and weekend trips.
Information regarding our faculty and their academic achievements is available from the school by request. Please contact the HR Department to request a copy of this information.
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