Deputy Head - Pastoral
Cheltenham Muscat
Muscat, Oman
- Expired
- Salary:
- A competitive, annual tax-free salary inclusive of accommodation and other allowances.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2022 (or sooner)
- Apply by:
- 15 November 2021
Job overview
The Opportunity
This is an exceptional and rare opportunity for someone who has the qualities, skills and experience to be the Deputy Head - Pastoral of Cheltenham Muscat following its successful opening in September 2021.
Cheltenham Muscat is Oman’s first, premium, British school, for boys and girls aged 3 to 18, founded in partnership with one of the UK’s finest schools, Cheltenham College.
The successful candidate will work closely with the school’s Principal with the objective of delivering an outstanding, all-round education underpinned by excellent pastoral care. Our ethos and values are based on 180 years of education excellence at Cheltenham College in the UK and our aim is to quickly establish Cheltenham Muscat as the leading school for boys and girls in Oman.
The Person
The successful candidate will be someone who:
- is passionate about ensuring all children receive the best possible all-round education in a safe and caring environment.
- wants to commit to the excitement and challenges of leading a school through its early years of development and beyond.
- has an excellent track record of school leadership as a Senior Leader or Head of Department.
- has presence and the ability to lead and inspire pupils and staff alike.
- takes action to implement a vision and to drive execution.
- collaborates and is comfortable working as a team leader and a team member.
- sees the benefit of having excellent relationships with staff, pupils and parents.
- is capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity.
- has gravitas, integrity, inter-cultural awareness and highly developed interpersonal skills.
Package Details
- A competitive, annual tax-free salary inclusive of accommodation and other allowances.
- An end of service payment
- Start and end of contract flights
- Annual return flight allowance
- Tuition fee concession at Cheltenham Muscat
- Medical insurance
- Visa costs
How to Apply
In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button beneath the advert text - here you will be able to download an application form.
After considering the details of the candidate information pack, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school.
Completed application forms should be sent to careers@cheltenhammuscat.com by the closing date.
The closing date for applications is Monday 15 November 2021.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is therefore advised with interviews possibly being arranged in advance of the closing date.
Cheltenham Muscat reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
For morning information or an informal conversation please contact careers@cheltenhammuscat.com
Please visit our website at www.cheltenhammuscat.com for further information about the School
Safeguarding and Privacy
Cheltenham Muscat is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to applicants providing a satisfactory Police Clearance Certificate from their home country that is less than 6 months old.
By applying for this post, you agree to your data being held and processed by Cheltenham Muscat and its affiliates. If you are appointed to the post you also agree to additional information, including sensitive data such as bank details and medical information, being held by Cheltenham Muscat and its affiliates.
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About Cheltenham Muscat
Cheltenham Muscat opened in September 2021 and is the first UK premium school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 in Oman. Our partnership with Cheltenham College UK , who have been educating pupils both from the UK and abroad for one hundred and eighty years is genuine.
Cheltenham Muscat offers:
· A first-class British style international education in the international context of Oman from EYFS through to IGCSE, A Level and General Education Diploma (GED) examinations.
· Academic excellence for all
· Uniquely for Oman, specialist teaching for all pupils from Grade 5 with some specialist – led lessons going all the way down to the early years
· Outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal development; and
· A broad range of co-curricular activities as part of a fulfilling extended school day.
The partnership with Cheltenham College UK is a great source of strength. Significant collaboration in areas such as vision and ethos, curriculum planning, professional development, and co-curriculum opportunities, ensure that we maintain the highest international standards. Through the strength of our partnership, both pupils and staff in Oman benefit from the expertise and reputation Cheltenham College has built in the UK over the past two centuries.
We combine an academic focus with a broad extra curriculum, offering all students an extended and fulfilling school day. Underpinning our curriculum is the importance we attach to pastoral care and the wellbeing of all pupils. We understand that children fulfil their potential when they feel happy, supported and at ease in their surroundings. All members of staff, therefore, work hard to build a strong sense of community and promote supportive relationships, ensuring that children know they always have a peer or adult to whom they can talk.
The structure of Cheltenham Muscat is:
Pre-Prep KG1 – Grade 2
Prep Grade 2 – Grade 8
Senior Grade 8 – Grade 12
The school is located in the Al Bandar Masterplan – a 1.1 million square metre development situated in close proximity to Muscat International Airport, City Centre Muscat and many residential communities. Our state-of-the-art campus houses some of the finest school facilities in Oman. These include dedicated libraries, a central atrium, a STEM centre, an Art and Design centre, music and drama classrooms and practice rooms, IT labs, indoor and outdoor sports facilities and a 25m x 6 lane pool plus learner pool.
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