Deputy Head

Hillview International is seeking to appoint a Deputy Head (High School) who will be responsible for helping lead the further development of the High School as well as the overseeing the overall holistic welfare of high school students.
This is a high profile and demanding position.   The successful applicant will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team of Hillview International and will lead the High School.   It is suited to a high calibre professional who combines exceptional leadership skills with significant experience in developing a school.  It will require a teaching commitment.

Hillview High School opened its doors in 2015 and currently offers a Year 7 and Year 8 programme following a British based curriculum.   The Year 9 class will open in September 2017.  The plan is to develop the school to an IGCSE school, writing the first IGCSE in the 2019/20 academic year.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A confident leader, with an open and inclusive style who is able to maintain and develop the strong sense of community within the school.
• International in outlook and has an appreciation of the richness that a diversity of cultures brings to Hillview International.
• A resilient individual who thrives in the excitement and challenges of living in a developing country
• An all-round leader with strong academic, pastoral, leadership and administrative skills to staff and senior management levels.
• A team player who is able to effectively support and contribute to the three person leadership team.: Headmaster, Deputy Head Primary, Deputy Head High School.
• An outstanding leader who can Lead, Care and Inspire the teaching faculty to create an exceptional learning environment for the students.
• Strong in communication skills and style, demonstrating enthusiasm and energy in all interactions with the school community and able to inspire young people from all cultures.
• An experienced and excellent secondary teaching professional (and will be expected to teach his/her major subject)
• An individual who respects the school aims and values.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS Disclosure and Barring Service.

Benefits:

• A professionally stimulating environment, working alongside motivated colleagues from around the world.
• Continuing professional development
• Competitive salary
• International package for expatriate appointment (including flights, medical aid, housing, school fees)

Applications addressed to Headmaster; office@hillviewschool.mw must be accompanied by a covering letter (1-2 pages), CV with recent photograph, statement of educational philosophy (1 page), names of three referees (including telephone numbers and email addresses).  One referee must be your current employer.  Please also provide a Skype address.

Qualified Teaching couples would be highly regarded.
Further information about Hillview can be found on: www.hillviewprimary.edublogs.org

CLOSING DATE:  31 March 2017
Shortlisted candidates will be provided with interview details (Skype) in due course.